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Our Clinically Enhanced Pharmacist Independent Prescribing (CEPIP) post-graduate course is part-time, flexible and competency-based. This is a GPhC accredited course for qualified pharmacists wanting to prescribe autonomously for conditions within their clinical competence.
This course aims to deliver competent pharmacist prescribers who can provide an independent and supplementary prescribing service which is safe and effective and takes into account the needs of patients, the professions and the relevant health organisations. We will: - Meet the requirements of the GPhC indicative syllabus for pharmacist independent prescribing - Support experienced practitioners to review and reflect on their current practice, to enable them to determine what skills, knowledge and attitudes they need to develop in order to become independent prescribers - Enable practitioners to evolve an expertise in the art and science of prescribing This integrated multi-professional course will enable healthcare professionals to take on the role of an independent and/or supplementary prescriber. Pharmacists and nurses are taught together to facilitate multidisciplinary working. The GPhC and the NMC publish an indicative syllabus and learning outcomes which informs the curriculum. This course will enable pharmacists to take on the role of an independent and/or supplementary prescriber. Pharmacists and nurses are taught together to facilitate multidisciplinary working. The GPhC publishes an indicative syllabus and learning outcomes which informs the curriculum. The GPhC mandates a minimum of 26 days teaching and learning and a minimum of 12 (x 7.5 h) days in practice spent under the supervision of a designated prescribing practitioner (DPP). For cohort dates and application deadlines, please see the 'Teaching & Structure' tab.
Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties
The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
The seminars and physical assessment skills training have a different theme each week which is supported by online learning material to provide students with the underpinning knowledge base.
This is a 60 credit module, accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, representing 600 hrs of student endeavour comprising:
26 days of teaching, involving attendance at either Waterloo or Guy’s campus, and completion of flexible e-learning materials
110 hours of supervised practice within the clinical environment of the student
Personal study and preparation for assessments including a reflective portfolio of practice
Online support sessions to address student questions relating to portfolio development and physical assessments.
Typically, one credit equates to ten hours of work
A variety of teaching methods are used including tutorials, workshops, presentations and case studies. Material is also provided via the King’s e-learning and teaching service (KEATS).
Attendance
The seminars have a different theme each week which is related to the modules that are in the web based learning materials. Attendance at these seminars is compulsory and it is expected that annual leave will not be taken throughout these days.
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examination. Coursework contributes approximately 70% and examinations approximately 30% to your final mark.
Assessment comprises three distinct approaches, all of which must be passed:
A written examination comprising multiple choice and short answer questions
An Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
The presentation of a reflective practice portfolio recording the individuals learning from their minimum of 90 hours in practice. This must contain 2 patient cases, a therapeutic and risk framework as well as a range of competence related assessments. Competency is assessed using the Royal Pharmaceutical Society A Competency Framework for all Prescribers 2016.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 60 credits. You are required to take:
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
We will equip you to be a pharmacist independent prescriber and deliver services for patients in line with the demands of the changing NHS.
Full time: N/A
Part time: £3,500 per year (2021/22)
Full time: N/A
Part time: £3,500 per year (2021/22)
This tuition fee is subject to annual increases, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
Please note: a deposit is not required.
Please note: Current regulations allow some students to pay UK tuition fees on the basis of their EU citizenship or residency. Until these eligibility criteria are changed, the EU tuition fee will remain the same as the UK tuition fee.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
This course aims to deliver competent pharmacist prescribers who can provide an independent and supplementary prescribing service which is safe and effective and takes into account the needs of patients, the professions and the relevant health organisations. We will: - Meet the requirements of the GPhC indicative syllabus for pharmacist independent prescribing - Support experienced practitioners to review and reflect on their current practice, to enable them to determine what skills, knowledge and attitudes they need to develop in order to become independent prescribers - Enable practitioners to evolve an expertise in the art and science of prescribing This integrated multi-professional course will enable healthcare professionals to take on the role of an independent and/or supplementary prescriber. Pharmacists and nurses are taught together to facilitate multidisciplinary working. The GPhC and the NMC publish an indicative syllabus and learning outcomes which informs the curriculum. This course will enable pharmacists to take on the role of an independent and/or supplementary prescriber. Pharmacists and nurses are taught together to facilitate multidisciplinary working. The GPhC publishes an indicative syllabus and learning outcomes which informs the curriculum. The GPhC mandates a minimum of 26 days teaching and learning and a minimum of 12 (x 7.5 h) days in practice spent under the supervision of a designated prescribing practitioner (DPP). For cohort dates and application deadlines, please see the 'Teaching & Structure' tab.
Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties
The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
The seminars and physical assessment skills training have a different theme each week which is supported by online learning material to provide students with the underpinning knowledge base.
This is a 60 credit module, accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, representing 600 hrs of student endeavour comprising:
26 days of teaching, involving attendance at either Waterloo or Guy’s campus, and completion of flexible e-learning materials
110 hours of supervised practice within the clinical environment of the student
Personal study and preparation for assessments including a reflective portfolio of practice
Online support sessions to address student questions relating to portfolio development and physical assessments.
Typically, one credit equates to ten hours of work
A variety of teaching methods are used including tutorials, workshops, presentations and case studies. Material is also provided via the King’s e-learning and teaching service (KEATS).
Attendance
The seminars have a different theme each week which is related to the modules that are in the web based learning materials. Attendance at these seminars is compulsory and it is expected that annual leave will not be taken throughout these days.
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examination. Coursework contributes approximately 70% and examinations approximately 30% to your final mark.
Assessment comprises three distinct approaches, all of which must be passed:
A written examination comprising multiple choice and short answer questions
An Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
The presentation of a reflective practice portfolio recording the individuals learning from their minimum of 90 hours in practice. This must contain 2 patient cases, a therapeutic and risk framework as well as a range of competence related assessments. Competency is assessed using the Royal Pharmaceutical Society A Competency Framework for all Prescribers 2016.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 60 credits. You are required to take:
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
We will equip you to be a pharmacist independent prescriber and deliver services for patients in line with the demands of the changing NHS.
Full time: N/A
Part time: £3,500 per year (2021/22)
Full time: N/A
Part time: £3,500 per year (2021/22)
This tuition fee is subject to annual increases, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
Please note: a deposit is not required.
Please note: Current regulations allow some students to pay UK tuition fees on the basis of their EU citizenship or residency. Until these eligibility criteria are changed, the EU tuition fee will remain the same as the UK tuition fee.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
Please click the relevant link in the table below to access Key Dates, for the relevant cohort that you wish to join. This document contains dates for all taught sessions, the DPP session, assessment days and online sessions.
Application deadlines for 2021 | Key Dates | |
Cohort | Deadline for applications | |
September 2021 | Friday 9 July 2021 | Please click here. |
January 2022 | Friday 15 October 2021 | Please click here. |
May 2022 | Friday 25 February 2022 | Please click here. |
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