Independent Prescribing and Clinical Decision Making | Liverpool John Moores University

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Why study Independent Prescribing and Clinical Decision Making at Liverpool John Moores University?
Our Postgraduate Certificates (PgCerts) enable you to study masters level modules in a specific area of practice relevant to your specialism or chosen area of development.

Our PgCerts are ideal if you:

Would like to experience level 7 study in a particular area of practice without the commitment to a full Masters award
Are looking for specific areas of professional development or training
Already have a masters degree and are looking to focus on specialist practice
Want to undertake a masters eventually and gain some credits that can be transferred into the masters award.

The PgCert in Independent Prescribing and Clinical Decision Making is a comprehensive package of essential knowledge, skills and tools to enhance your professional development within this area of practice.

About this course
A comprehensive package of essential knowledge, skills and tools to enhance your professional development within this area of practice.

PgCert Independent Prescribing and Clinical Decision Making is delivered part-time over 12 months.

It comprises three 20 credit modules that enable health professionals to develop knowledge, skills and understanding key to development in a clinical practice setting.

The course prepares you to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively in accordance with the legal, professional and regulatory requirements. It also provides you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to safely undertake patient-centred, holistic assessment in order to autonomously manage an episode of care within your scope of practice.

It will also equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply pathophysiology theory to practice through a series of patient presentations.

The programme of learning occurs over a 52-week period (excluding standard university closures):

7008NAPPG - Applied Pathophysiology

15 weeks
January to April
7002NAPPG - Clinical Assessment and Decision Making

15 weeks
April to July
7100NPAPP - Independent and Supplementary Prescribing

15 weeks
September to January

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