Non Medical Prescribing update

Who Should Attend?

Those that require an understanding of Non Medical Prescribing.  Including Nurses, Paramedics and Pharmacists who are qualified non-medical prescribers.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will have an increased understanding of:

• Legislation of Non Medical Prescribing
• The NMC / GPhC Standards for nurse & pharmacist prescribers
• Prescribing unlicensed & off-label medicines
• Mixing medicines
• Controlled drug prescribing
• Course content
• Update and latest developments in NMP
• Prescribing quiz leading to varied discussion
• Tools to help you prescribe safely
• Useful tips on using the BNF
• Update on legislation including prescribing controlled drugs
• Prescribing for children
• Auditing prescribing practice
• Discussion on competency, repeat prescribing & keeping up to date
• Scenario's for group work discussion