Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber (V150) Level 6 and Level 7
- Study Mode: Part Time
- Location: Distance Learning
- Duration: 20 Weeks
- Start Date: April 2026
Prescribe with confidence and advance your career. Take the next step in your nursing journey with a programme designed to help you prescribe safely, effectively to enhance care in community settings.
Our 20-week online course combines focused teaching and exam preparation with guided practice. This balanced structure gives you the time and support to develop real prescribing competence, without the pressure of a rushed timetable.
Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a safe, capable, and practice-ready prescriber. Elevate your career and make a lasting impact on the care you deliver.
What will I study?
On the Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber course, you will develop the skills and confidence to prescribe safely and effectively within your professional scope of practice. You will learn to apply advanced clinical decision-making skills in line with the RPS Competency Framework for All Prescribers and the NMC Standards for Prescribing, while adhering to legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities. you will develop a thorough understanding of the Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary for Community Practitioners (NPF).
How will I be taught and assessed?
During your studies, you will be supported by experienced practitioners and academic staff who draw upon contemporary practice experience to enhance your learning. Our teaching is designed to bridge theory and practice, ensuring you develop the knowledge, confidence, and clinical decision-making skills required for safe and effective prescribing in community settings.
You will have access to high-quality learning materials and interactive teaching through a flexible online platform that fits around your professional and personal commitments. You will receive ongoing academic and pastoral support from tutors, supervisors, and peers, ensuring a connected and collaborative learning experience.
As well as this, you will benefit from our strong partnerships with NHS trusts, community health services, and professional networks.
The Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber Programme is delivered online, utilising a blend of synchronous and asynchronous methods to ensure a flexible and engaging learning experience for you. These methods are designed to accommodate the needs of busy healthcare professionals while maintaining high standards of education.
The programme includes a variety of assessment methods to evaluate students' theoretical knowledge, practical competencies, and reflective practices in prescribing. These assessments will ensure that students meet the required academic and professional standards outlined by the NMC and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Competency for all Prescribers’ framework.
What are the course entry requirements?
To enrol on this course, you must hold an active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on Level 1 of the NMC register and have experience working in a community setting where prescribing skills would enhance your scope of practice. You must be supported by your employer and demonstrate confirmation of a designated Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor.
What are the tuition fees
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Home, Academic Year 2026 - 2027: £1,000 *
Please note all of the 2026/27 academic year fees stated are subject to parliamentary procedure. Tuition fees are expected to increase each academic year in line with the maximum permitted value set by the Government for that academic year. The expected rise for Home undergraduate students (including those on a foundation year course), may impact both new and continuing students.
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