01 May 2026 (Available)
P09922/P12070 Associate Health & Social Care
Avery Hill | **Applications received within 28 days of a module commencing may result in delays in registration and access to module resources – early application is therefore recommended
Course overview
This module is for registered practitioners with relevant experience who are working in an area of clinical need in which prescribing from The Nurse Prescribers Formulary for Community Practitioners (NPF) is appropriate and will improve the care and service delivery for patients.
You must have the support of your employer and be supervised by a practice assessor who is currently prescribing.
The module will prepare you for therapeutic relationships with patients, enabling you to develop effective consultation and assessment skills for the role of prescribing. Your knowledge of the effects of drugs will be developed to ensure safe and effective prescribing practice.
The module draws on the requirements of legislation, NMC code and Standards, and policies for professional competence. It aims to fully prepare community nurses or midwives to fully deliver the competencies set out in the RPS A Competency Framework for all Prescribers and prescribe safely, appropriately, and cost-effectively from the Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary for Community Practitioners.
Learning Outcomes
By undertaking this module, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost-effectively from the Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary for Community Practitioners (V150) qualification, which is recordable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Assessment
Examination (open book BNF) One hour exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions to test numeracy and pharmacological knowledge and its application to practice. Pass mark - 80%
Practice Competency Document - Pass/Fail. Students will complete a Practice Competency Document with an experienced Prescribing Practice Assessor in practice.
In line with the NMC Standards, which state that the student MUST successfully complete the module in one year, the student will have two (2) attempts only to successfully pass all components of this module. All elements of the assessments must be passed. Issues of unsafe practice will constitute an automatic fail.
Funding
£944.00
Why choose Greenwich?
We have over 25 years’ experience as a trusted provider of health and social care CPD.
Our academic staff have both practical expertise and academic skills to develop and support professional learning.
Our courses are developed in partnership with NHS colleagues and education providers, with input from students, service users and carers.
State-of-the-art facilities that include the brand-new Greenwich Learning and Simulation Centre (GLASC).
Course details
Course leader
Prince Sunkwa-Mills
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Prerequisites
Applicants must provide evidence of meeting the NMC criteria for eligibility to undertake prescribing course:
Must be an NMC registered nurse, SCPHN or midwife.
Must intend to practise in an area of clinical need for which prescribing from The Nurse Prescribers' Formulary for Community Practitioners (NPF) is appropriate.Must have practiced for a sufficient period to be deemed competent by the employer in the area in which they intend to practice to undertake the programme.
Must be deemed capable by the employer to provide safe and effective practice as at a level of proficiency appropriate to the programme and your intended area of prescribing practice in the following areas:
- Clinical/ health assessment
- Diagnostics/ care management
- Planning and evaluation of care
Must provide evidence of ability to study at level 6 (Study at Level 5 or above within the last five years)
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