OC Academy is delighted to announce the highly regarded Certification Course in Safe Prescribing. This online prescribing course features eLearning material developed by the NHS England team and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, with content authored by leading UK clinical experts. This safe prescribing certification offers evidence-based, up-to-date learning that is practical and relevant to current prescribing practices, making it an essential prescribing course for doctors.

• Online certification course in safe prescribing designed to empower doctors to become proficient prescribers.
• Developed by leading experts from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and NHS England, this course offers high-quality educational content aligned with the core curriculum for safe prescribing principles.
• Raises awareness of prescription aspects prone to errors and equips doctors with essential information on writing safe prescriptions.
• Provides a world-class e-learning experience, accessible at any time, enhancing the knowledge and skills of busy doctors.
• Engaging and interactive bite-sized modules are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of busy doctors.
• Targeted towards MBBS and MD physicians, and those in Internal Medicine, General Practice, and Multispecialty areas.
• The course is divided into four modules: Prescription Basics, Safe Use of Medicines, Adverse Effects and Patient Concordance, and Prudent Use of Antibiotics.
• Each module consists of multiple sessions providing a thorough prescribing safety course.

Curriculum Highlights

• Comprehensive knowledge of safe prescribing guidelines, covering prescription writing, BNF usage, and other key prescribing information sources.
• Skills to ensure the safe use of injectable medicines, safe anticoagulation, safe prescribing in cases of renal impairment, and safe prescribing of Insulin.
• In-depth understanding of adverse drug events and safer medicine use through concordance.
• The ability to practice prudent use of antibiotics enhances your skills in medication safety training.
• Strategies to minimise prescription errors and improve patient safety.
• Expertise in managing complex prescribing scenarios and fulfilling requirements for continuing education in prescribing.

Pedagogy

• Easy Online Access: The online prescribing course is accessible online 24/7, enabling you to study at your convenience, whether at work, at home, or on the move.
• Engaging Multimedia Content: The learning is enhanced with interactive multimedia, including clinical diagrams, images, and self-assessment questions, making the content engaging and comprehensive.
• Interactive Learning Sessions: Each module includes interactive elements to reinforce key concepts and improve understanding of safe prescribing practices.
• Flexible Viewing: Enjoy the flexibility of accessing the learning sessions for an entire year, allowing you to review and refer to the content at your own pace.
• Completion Certificate: Upon completing all modules and assessments, you will receive an e-certificate, recognising your achievement in this prescribing certification online.

Accreditation

• Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
• NHS England

Outcomes

• Gain comprehensive, practical knowledge in safe prescribing, fulfilling the need for prescriber training courses.
• Confidently write safe prescriptions and minimize errors.
• Earn a safe prescribing certificate accredited by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Health Education England.
• Enhance your career prospects and professional credentials with advanced prescribing skills.
• Improve patient care and treatment outcomes through safer prescribing practices.
• Stay updated with the latest safe prescribing guidelines and advancements.