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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Non Medical Prescribing 1
Reference NU3748 Version 8
Created July 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved December 2002 SCQF Points 30
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To prepare the non medical health professional to prescribe within the legislation relevant to their profession.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Assess holistically patients, in consultation with patients and/or carers.
2 Apply knowledge of medications in order to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively within the legislation relevant to your profession.
3 Use sources of information, advice and decision support appropriately in prescribing practice.
4 Evaluate the non medical influences on prescribing practice.
5 Reflect and evaluate on their contribution to the multi-disciplinary team within a framework of professional accountability and responsibility in relation to prescribing.

Indicative Module Content
Consultation, decision-making and therapy including referral; Anatomical and physiological differences across the lifespan; Influences on and psychology of prescribing; Prescribing in a team context; Clinical pharmacology including the effects of co-morbidity; Numeracy and drug calculations; Personal formularies; Principles and methods of patient monitoring; Evidence-based practice and clinical governance in relation to prescribing; Legal, policy and ethical aspects; Licensed and unlicensed drugs; Professional accountability and responsibility; Prescribing of botulinum toxin and related products; Prescribing in the public health context; Supplementary prescribing; Development of clinical management plans; Interface between multiple prescribers; Reflective approaches and continuing professional development.

Module Delivery
Eight study days at the University plus online distance learning materials.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 56
Non-Contact Hours N/A 244
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 300
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Portfolio including learning log, clinical competencies and a detailed examination in practice.
Component 2
Type: Examination Weighting: 25% Outcomes Assessed: 2
Description: Pharmacology multiple choice/short answer open book.
Component 3
Type: Examination Weighting: 25% Outcomes Assessed: 2
Description: Numeracy examination.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
C1 = Portfolio. C2 = Open book examination. C3 = Numeracy examination.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1 = A; C2 = Pass; C3 = Pass.
B C1 = B; C2 = Pass; C3 = Pass.
C C1 = C; C2 = Pass; C3 = Pass.
D C1 = D; C2 = Pass; C3 = Pass.
E C1 = E; C2 = Refer; C3 = Refer. If an E grade or a Refer is achieved for one component, only the referred piece needs to be resubmitted/resat.
F C1 = F; C2 = Refer; C3 = Refer. If an F grade or a Refer is achieved for one component, only the referred piece needs to be resubmitted/resat.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module [1} Valid registration with the Health and Care Professions Council or the Nursing and Midwifery Council. [2] Nurses/midwives and relevant allied health professionals are required to have a minimum of three years' relevant post registration experience and have been in the clinical field in which they intend to prescribe from for at least one year preceding application. [3] Demonstrate an ability to study at SCQF level 9. [4] Written approval from the employer that requirements of the local prescribing clinical governance infrastructure are fulfilled. [5] Written confirmation from a designated prescribing assessor who meets the criteria outlined by the National Prescribing Centre.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
This module has been approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Health and Care Professions Council. Applicants who are advanced paramedics are not eligible to undertake level 9 (degree) non-medical prescribing, but may be considered for the master's level module NUM015.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (BMA) & ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY, 2017. British national formulary. London: BMA & Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
2 COURTENAY, M. and GRIFFITHS, M., eds., 2010. Independent and supplementary prescribing. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Greenwich Medical Media Ltd.
3 HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL, 2008. Standards of conduct, performance and ethics. London: Health Professions Council.
4 HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL (HCPC), 2013. Standards for prescribing. . London: HCPC.
5 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL (NMC), 2006. Standards of proficiency for nurse and midwife prescribers. London: NMC.
6 NUTTALL, D. and RUTT-HOWARD, J., 2015. The textbook of non medical prescribing. 2nd ed. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
7 SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE, 2017. Non medical prescribing. [online]. Edinburgh: Scottish Executive. Available from: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Health/NHS-Workforce/Pharmacists/Non-Medical-Prescribing

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