The aim of this NMBI accredited Certificate in Nursing & Midwifery Medicinal Product Prescribing is to prepare experienced registered nurses and midwifes to develop and integrate requisite knowledge and skills to safely and effectively prescribe medicinal products within their scope of practice to enhance care provided to service users and patients.

 

The Certificate in Nursing & Midwifery Medicinal Product is delivered using a blended learning approach using online learning resources, virtual learning spaces and face to face tuition.

 

The Certificate in Nursing/Midwifery Medicinal Product Prescribing will only be offered to nurses working in clinical practice who meet the entry criteria, have employer support and a designated medical mentor.

 

This special purpose award comprises of two Level 8 prescribing modules and one Level 9 Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment module. On completion of this minor award the nurse or midwife will be eligible to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland for registration as a Registered Nurse Prescriber.