Course overview
Please note: The May 2024 entry is now closed. The next available entries we are accepting applications for is September 2024 places are limited and entry will close once the course is full.
If you have any questions about Non-medical Prescribing (V300), please check our FAQs at the bottom of this section.
In summary, this course is intended for:
- Qualified nurses
- Qualified Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)
THE COURSE
The aim of this unit is to prepare suitably qualified NMC or HCPC registrants to become safe and competent non-medical prescribers.
Following successful completion of the unit, a NMC registered nurse (level 1), midwife or specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN) is eligible to be recorded as a nurse or midwife independent/supplementary prescriber (V300).
Following successful completion of the unit, a HCPC registered physiotherapist, therapeutic radiographer, podiatrist or paramedic is eligible to be recorded as an independent/supplementary prescriber. HCPC registered dieticians and diagnostic radiographers are eligible to be recorded as a supplementary prescriber.
In summary, this course is intended for:
- Qualified nurses
- Qualified Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)
FAQs:
Who is the course for?
You are only eligible to apply for the course if you are either.
A qualified Nurse or Midwife currently registered with the NMC or a qualifying AHP registered with the HCPC and meet the entry criteria outlined on the application form.
The course at MMU is only delivered at Level 7.
How is the course delivered
The course is delivered on the dates advertised either via MS Teams or Face to face at MMU, there is a mandatory face-to-face exam held onsite at MMU Campus Manchester.
What is the timetable/schedule? (There are days of the week showing online but not hours.)
All sessions run 10am and 4pm on the days advertised, all sessions are mandatory attendance
A breakdown of what the 90 hours of practical work entails?
You are required to meet a minimum 90 hours of supervised learning in practice to meet the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Competency Framework for Prescribers.
Further details of supervision requirements can be found in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Designated Prescribing Practitioner Framework
This includes: a minimum of 30 hours to be spent with your Designated Prescribing Practitioner.
How many hours of self-directed study are needed?
It is recommended that you complete a further 16 days of independent study in addition to the 10 advertised University study days
Do we need to find our own Designated Prescribing Practitioner?
Yes you are responsible for organising your own DPP and different Practice Supervisor if you are a NMC registrant. Further information on who qualifies as a DPP is given in the application form
The University will not facilitate this.
Can I self-fund for aesthetics?
Yes, we accept self-funded applicants from private practice – please follow the application form guidance. You will be asked to provide all relevant practice education certificates, a professional reference, a copy of your DBS and be interviewed by the course lead.
If you have a placement that is non CQC registered the person responsible for the learning environment will need to complete an audit and conduct a virtual tour of the premises.
Can I pay for my own DBS, or does it need to be through an employer?
You are required to have an Enhanced DBS within 3 years of the course start date – this can only be done through your employer.
You are responsible for ensuring you have your Enhanced DBS in place. The University will not facilitate this.
How long does it take to get approved to be on the course?
It can take up to 2 months to receive a formal offer It is best to apply early to avoid disappointment. Your application will automatically be rejected if it is not the latest version or if it is not completed in full (this includes ensuring all signatures are handwritten (not typed or printed) and your DBS meets the requirements
Can dental nurses do v300?
No - please see the above entry criteria.
This course is intended for
Qualified nurses and AHPs
Credits: 30 credits at level 7
This course is intended for
Qualified nurses and AHPs
