In this new era of healthcare, the importance of Continuing Professional Development cannot be underestimated. Non-Medical Prescribers have a responsibility to themselves, their employer and their patients to keep up-to-date with developments in this fast-moving area of healthcare. This book looks at the current context of CPD in this area and provides guidance for facilitation.The book is divided into three clear sections. The first looks at general principles of CPD and considers overarching and organisational issues such as clinical governance. The second section looks at specific approaches adopted by individuals/trusts to facilitate CPD, for example e-learning and how to keep up-to-date with pharmacology. The final section is a resource section which includes a number of usable documents relating to each chapter which identify further resources and include practical ideas, tools and objects. Includes legal and professional frameworks Tied in closely with the latest government guidelines and standards, including guidance from the NMC as well as the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSBG) Includes contributions from health professionals from a variety of backgrounds Suitable for non-medical prescribers, as well as their managers, practice managers and prescribing leads responsible for providing CPD

Marion Waite is Senior Lecturer in the School of Health & Social Care, Oxford Brookes University, where she leads the Non-Medical Prescribing Course. She is also a visiting diabetes specialist nurse at a GP practice and a nurse prescriber.

Jan Keenan is Consultant Nurse in Cardiac Medicine at Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust. She is the Organisational CPD lead and Nursing Lead for non-medical prescribing, and a nurse prescriber.

List of Contributors
Acknowledgements
Introduction
General Principles for Continuing Professional Development for Non-Medical Prescribers
Keeping Up to Date with Legal and Professional Frameworks for Non-Medical Prescribing
Introduction
The law as it applies to medicines
The law as it applies to non-medical prescribing roles
Professional standards as applied to non-medical prescribing
Conclusion
References
Prescribing Practice from the Employers Perspective: The Rationale for CPD within Non-Medical Prescribing
Introduction
The organisational importance of continuing professional development
Continuing education and continuing professional development
The managers obligation to provide continuing professional development
Identifying and meeting local learning needs
Professional guidance
Organisational responsibility the role of the Trusts non-medical prescribing lead
Meeting organisational and individual needs for CPD
Identifying opportunities for CPD
Monitoring CPD as part of appraisal
Maintaining the service
Conclusion
References
Useful websites
Writing and Maintaining a Non-Medical Prescribing Policy for Your Organisation
Introduction
Background to clinical governance
Developing the policy
Clinical governance
Patient information
Selection of potential prescribers
Monitoring practice
Organisational roles and responsibilities
Useful contacts
Final section
Conclusion
References
Organising CPD for Non-Medical Prescribers at a Regional Level
Introduction
The structure of the NHS within the United Kingdom
The national context for the development of non-medical prescribing
The role of a regional non-medical prescribing facilitator
The role of Trust NMP leads
Organising CPD via a local forum
Delivering CPD via a local forum
Reflection: providing CPD for non-medical prescribers
Where are we now?
Commissioning CPD for non-medical prescribers
Conclusion
References
Specific Approaches to CPD for Non-Medical Prescribers
Using E-learning for CPD within Non-Medical Prescribing
Introduction
Background
How can learning technologies be used in practice?
Using a virtual learning environment (VLE)
Planning a blended learning activity
When things do not go well
Web 2.0 technologies
Electronic portfolios
Review of National Prescribing Centre online resources for non-medical prescribers
Other online resources
Building and sharing your own database of online prescribing resources
Conclusion
References
Useful websites
Action Learning and Learning Sets
Introduction
Action learning
Who will benefit from action learning?
What kind of organisationmakes action learning a success?
Putting action learning into practice
Practical experience learning sets in a single speciality
Additional benefits of action learning and learning sets
Conclusion
References
Keeping Up to Date with Pharmacology
Introduction
Background and the need to keep up to date with pharmacology
Pharmacology education for non-medical prescribers
Key elements of pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacogenetics
Drug interactions
Adverse drug reactions
Pharmacology teaching and learning exercises
Resources to support prescribers in keeping up to date with pharmacology
Maintaining current awareness
Key sources of support and advice
The role of the supervisory relationship
Conclusion
References
Organising CPD for Non-Medical Prescribers in a General Practice Setting
Introduction
The science and art of medicine in general practice
The role of professional artistry and building community
Making the most of existing educational opportunities
Mentoring and critical friendship
Conclusion
References
Organising and Running a Journal Club for Non-Medical Prescribers
Introduction
Why run a journal club and what makes them effective?
Organising a journal club
Running a journal club
What skills do people need to take part?
Finding research to discuss in a journal club
Presenting and discussing research at a journal club
Conclusion
References
Further Reading
Useful websites
Key Resources and Practice Examples for Non-Medical Prescribers
Key Resources for Keeping Up to Date with Legal and Professional Frameworks for Non-Medical Prescribing
Useful websites
Example job description that includes non-medical prescribing as a key element of the role
Acknowledgements
Answers to Test your knowledge about the law as it applies to non-medical prescribing quiz
Prescribing Practice from the Employers Perspective: The Rationale for CPD within Non- Medical Prescribing
Useful websites
Example of a clinical governance tool for a health-care organisation to support nonmedical prescribing
Acknowledgements
Writing and Maintaining a Non-Medical Prescribing Policy for Your Organisation
Useful websites
Example non-medical prescribing policy for a health-care organisation
Acknowledgments
Organising CPD for Non-Medical Prescribers at a Regional Level
Useful websites
How to organise groupwork for a non-medical prescribing CPD event
How to facilitate a networking session for a non-medical prescribing CPD event
Acknowledgements
Using E-learning for CPD within Non-Medical Prescribing
Useful websites
JISC Effective E-learning Planner
Acknowledgements
Action Learning and Learning Sets
Making the connections using healthcare professionals as prescribers to deliver organisational improvements
Acknowledgements
A prescribing case history presented during an action learning group
Examples of good practice in keeping prescribers up to date with current evidence and practice
Keeping Up to Date with Pharmacology
Useful websites
Answers to pharmacology self-test multi-choice questions
Acknowledgements
Organising CPD for Non-Medical Prescribers in a General Practice Setting
Prescribing points
Organising and Running a Journal Club for Non- Medical Prescribers
Example of how to use PICO to build a search strategy
Acknowledgements
Index
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