Prescribing for Healthcare Practitioners

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 30
ECTS credit points 15
Module code MMB726148
Module Leader Sinead McKee
School School of Health and Life Sciences
Subject Nursing
Trimester A (September start), B (January start)

Summary of content

The aim of this module is to enhance care by preparing Registered Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals (Physiotherapists, Chiropodists/Podiatrists, Paramedics, Therapeutic Radiographers) as Independent/Supplementary Prescribers and Diagnostic Radiographers and Dieticians as Supplementary Prescribers using the British National Formulary. The module incorporates both theoretical principles and a period of supervised practice to ensure prescribing competence

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 126
Tutorials 18
Practicals 6
Seminars 6
Independent Learning 104
Assessment 40
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 50 50 Portfolio of evidence. Pass mark 50%. Exceptions Case No. 220. 3,000 words. All elements of assessment must be passed.
Course Work002 2 50 50 Exam - pass mark 80% (normalised to 50%).Exceptions Case No. 220 (regulatory body stipulation) 2 hours. All elemen
Course Work003 0.5 0 Numeracy Class Test - 100% Pass. Exceptions Case No. 220 (regulatory body stipulation). 30 minutes. All elements of a