NMC Portfolio Guide 6012

Assignment Guideline 6012CPD Practice Certificate in
Independent Prescribing 2.
In this module there are two items of assessment, Portfolio of Prescribing Competence
and your Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), another document will deal
with the OSCE at a later date.
Learning outcomes assessed in this assignment.

1. Undertake holistic assessments and consultations with patient/clients, parents and carers
2. Conduct and evaluate a thorough medication history including current medication (including over-
the-counter, alternative and complementary health therapies) to inform diagnosis
3. Undertake an appropriate clinical history, utilising clinical assessment skills and make an
appropriate decision based on that assessment to either diagnose or refer, having considered the
legal, cognitive, emotional and physical differences between children and adults.
4. Critically examine, evaluate and apply relevant research and legislation to the practice of
nurse/midwife/AHP/pharmacist prescribing, appraise and use sources of information/advice and
decision support systems in prescribing practice
5. Compare, analyse and evaluate the influences that can affect prescribing practice, and demonstrate
an understanding of managing prescribing practices in an ethical way
6. Appraise and apply knowledge of drug actions in prescribing practice
7. Evaluate and compare the roles and relationships of others involved in prescribing, supplying and
administering medicines, safely, appropriately and cost effectively
8. Justify and apply the framework of professional accountability and responsibility
9. Develop and evaluate a clinical management plan within legislative requirements (supplementary
prescribing only)
The components of the Portfolio are as follows:
Competences (1-10), log of practice hours (90 supervised

hours), final sign off by Practice Assessor / Designated Medical
Practitioner, learning contract, service user document,
declaration, audit document, signature sheet, 3 x 750 word
reflections.
Required format for submission
Competencies (1-10)
There are ten practice competencies that you will need to have signed off, by your Practice Assessor /
Designated Medical Practitioner, in order for you to be deemed competent to practice. These are:
1) Assess the Patient
2) Consider the Options
3) Reach a Shared Decision
4) Prescribe
5) Provide Information
6) Monitor and Review
7) Prescribe Safely
8) Prescribe Professionally
9) Improve Prescribing Practice
10) Prescribe as Part of a Team
These competencies have been adapted from those developed by the ‘Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Competencies for All Prescribers.’ Please note that it is your Practice Assessor / Designated Medical
Practitioner that signs you off as competent in your practice, not the academic staff at the University, who
are your Academic Assessors. The forms for all of these can be found in the Appendix of this document.
You should arrange at least three meetings with whoever is signing you off as competent to practice: once
before you start your practice hours, to establish what the demands of the assessment process are and
what is expected of both you as a student and what is expected of your assessor. There should also be a
review at the midpoint to assess your progress and what you need to focus on in the rest of the time. At
the end you need your final meeting, so all of the necessary documentation can be signed off as complete.
Final sign off, log of practice hours (90 supervised hours), learning contract,
audit document, service user document.
Other documents you will need to complete are:
 Final sign off form to be completed and signed by you and your PA /DMP, in order to demonstrate
that you are capable of prescribing autonomously.
 Log of practice hours (90 supervised hours). This is to be broken down into chunks of around 2
hours and you are to include detail of what you have done in each 2 hour chunk. Don’t just say you
spent 2 hours with your DMP / PA; say what you have done in those 2 hours: what conditions, what
drugs, were there any unusual events, what other prescribing issues did you discuss, what have you
learned…?
 Learning contract, between you and the assessor, with details of learning objectives and strategies.
 Declaration of whether you intend to prescribe for children, adults or both.
 Audit document,
 Signature sheet, this must be signed by all professionals who supervise you in practice, so they are
identifiable and we can see that they are suitable to supervise you in practice.
 Service user document. This is to be filled in by a service user that you have interacted with, within
the course of a prescribing decision, whilst undertaking your practice hours.
Copies of all of these documents may be found in the Appendix. All of these need to be submitted as
paper copies to the assignment handling office.
3 x 750 word critical reflections.

The critical reflections may focus on a number of different issues. Below are 5 different subject areas for
you to consider. Try to make sure each critical reflection comes from one of the subject areas below so
they’re not all from the same subject area. If there’s a bit of overlap between subject areas in your
reflections (say legal and ethical), that’s ok.
 A clinical case study that highlights an important aspect of your prescribing practice.
 Governance; for example, an issue relating to say professional, trust and / or NICE guidelines.
 Legal; legal issues that impact on your prescribing practice.
 Ethical: an ethical quandry that has presented during your practice, such as a patient demanding
medication when you know none is warranted.
 Professional: for example, how you having undertaken the prescribing course will change your
own practice, the delivery of your service or impact on patients.
Submission date detailed on timetable. These are to be submitted via Turnitin. Required pass mark is
40%
Front page to include: Title, Module code, student ID number, and word count.
Format using 1.5 line spacing.
Font: Anything like Calibri, Tahoma, Verdana is fine. Something weird like Showcard Gothic, Blackadder ITC
or Curlz MT is not. We don’t like Times New Roman either.
1. Introduction
Briefly state the purpose of

the reflection and what
will be explored. 2. The main body
3.Conclusion
Reflective model choice to Using an identified

be stated i.e Gibbs (1988) reflective model provide a A brief, concise conclusion
and a brief explanation to reflection of a relevant should be drawn to
why you have chosen this prescribing related issue or summarise your main
model (1-2 sentences issues taken from the points.
maximum). subject areas highlighted
above.
No new material should be
You are not expected to introduced in the
discuss the concept of conclusion.
reflection Avoid excessive description
& maximise the reflection.
A confidentiality statement
is to be included if
applicable.
Avoid headings and bullet points throughout the work

You may write in the 1st person.
Support You are encouraged to seek support from your named tutor and have your work proof read by
and another person before submission
guidance The named tutor is able to:
 discuss essay plans/topics
 provide feedback on 2 x drafts maximum
Deadline for drafts is 1 week prior to submission unless agreed otherwise with your named tutor.
Plagiarism  Following submission to Turnitin a similarity score will be generated.
and  The University takes very seriously any attempt to cheat in coursework by any student and if a
Cheating case is proven can result in expulsion from the University.
 Cheating refers to plagiarism and collusion. This includes self-plagiarism (using work previously
submitted for another course/module) or sharing work with other students.
 Please refer to the essential information within your student handbook.
References Coventry University have adopted the Harvard Referencing System
The reference guide can be found at (via locate):
http://students.coventry.ac.uk/Library/Pages/Home.aspx
Appendix
PRACTICE CERTIFICATE IN INDEPENDENT AND SUPPLEMENTARY PRESCRIBING (V300,
NMC)
PRESCRIBING COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK
STUDENT NAME:…………………………………………………………………………………………………
NAMED PROFESSIONALS DETAILS
Name:………………………………………………………………………………..
Practice Supervisor
Professional Body Number:…………………………………………………………
Contact :…………………………………………………………….............................
Name:………………………………………………………………………………..
Practice Assessor
Professional Body Number:………………………………………………………….
Contact :…………………………………………………………….............................
Name:………………………………………………………………………………..
Academic Assessor
Contact :…………………………………………………………….............................
Name:………………………………………………………………………………..
Prescribing Lead (NHS
Employees) Contact :……………………………………………………………..............................
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RECORD OF STUDENT AND PRACTICE ASSESSOR MEETINGS
Date of meetings & observed practice. Practice Assessor feedback to support student development in meeting RPS competencies.
Signed by Practice Assessor.
INITIAL
MIDWAY
FINAL
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SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
LEARNING CONTRACT WITH PRACTICE SUPERVISOR
Name of student:………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Learning objectives identified: Agreed teaching/learning strategies:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Date of formative review: ………………………………………………………………………………….

FORMATIVE REVIEW OF LEARNING CONTRACT
Name of student:………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Further learning objectives identified: Agreed teaching/learning strategies:
1.
2.
3.
Date of summative review:…………………………………………………………………………………

THE CONSULTATION (COMPETENCIES 1-6)
Competency 1: ASSESS THE PATIENT
Indicator Comments & Feedback from Practice Assessor Comments Date and Signature
Practice Supervisor
1.1 Takes an appropriate medical, social and medication history,
including allergies and intolerances.
1.2 Undertakes an appropriate clinical assessment.
1.3 Accesses and interprets all available and relevant patient

records to ensure knowledge of the patient’s management to date.
1.4 Requests and interprets relevant investigations necessary to

inform treatment options.
1.5 Makes, confirms or understands, the working or final diagnosis

by systematically considering the various possibilities
1.6 Understands the condition(s) being treated, their natural

progression and how to assess their severity, deterioration and
anticipated response to treatment.
1.7 Reviews adherence to and effectiveness of current medicines.
1.8 Refers to or seeks guidance from another member of the team, a

specialist or a prescribing information source when necessary.
PRACTICE ASSESSOR - MIDPOINT ASSESSMENT PRACTICE ASSESSOR - END POINT ASSESSMENT

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Competency 2: CONSIDER THE OPTIONS
Practice Supervisor
2.1 Considers both non-pharmacological (including no treatment)
and pharmacological approaches to modifying disease and
promoting health.
2.2 Considers all pharmacological treatment options including

optimising doses as well as stopping treatment (appropriate
polypharmacy, de-prescribing).
2.3 Assesses the risks and benefits to the patient of taking or not
taking a medicine or treatment.
2.4 Applies understanding of the mode of action and

pharmacokinetics of medicines and how these may be altered (e.g.
by genetics, age, renal impairment, pregnancy).
2.5 Assesses how co-morbidities, existing medication, allergies,

contraindications and quality of life impact on management options.
2.6 Takes into account any relevant patient factors (e.g. ability to
swallow, religion) and the potential impact on route of
administration and formulation of medicines.
2.7 Identifies, accesses, and uses reliable and validated sources of

information and critically evaluates other information.
2.8 Stays up-to-date in own area of practice and applies the

principles of evidence-based practice, including clinical and cost-
effectiveness.
Practice Supervisor
2.9 Takes into account the wider perspective including the public
health issues related to medicines and their use and promoting
health.
2.10 Understands antimicrobial resistance and the roles of infection

prevention, control and antimicrobial stewardship measures.

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Competency 3: REACH A SHARED DECISION

Practice Supervisor
3.1 Works with the patient/carer in partnership to make informed
choices, agreeing a plan that respects patient preferences
including their right to refuse or limit treatment.
3.2 Identifies and respects the patient in relation to diversity,

values, beliefs and expectations about their health and treatment
with medicines.
3.3 Explains the rationale behind and the potential risks and
benefits of management options in a way the patient/carer
understands.
3.4 Routinely assesses adherence in a non-judgemental way and

understands the different reasons non-adherence can occur
(intentional or non-intentional) and how best to support
patients/carers.
3.5 Builds a relationship which encourages appropriate

prescribing and not the expectation that a prescription will be
supplied.
3.6 Explores the patient/carers understanding of a consultation

and aims for a satisfactory outcome for the patient/carer and
prescriber.

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Competency 4: PRESCRIBE
Practice Supervisor
4.1 Prescribes a medicine only with adequate, up-to-date
awareness of its actions, indications, dose, contraindications,
interactions, cautions, and side effects.
4.2 Understands the potential for adverse effects and takes steps
to avoid/minimise, recognise and manage them.
4.3 Prescribes within relevant frameworks for medicines use as

appropriate (e.g. local formularies, care pathways, protocols and
guidelines).
4.4 Prescribes generic medicines where practical and safe for the
patient and knows when medicines should be prescribed by
branded product.
4.5 Understands and applies relevant national frameworks for

medicines use (e.g. NICE, SMC, AWMSG and medicines
management/optimisation) to own prescribing practice.
4.6 Accurately completes and routinely checks calculations

relevant to prescribing and practical dosing.
4.7 Considers the potential for misuse of medicines.
4.8 Uses up-to-date information about prescribed medicines (e.g.

availability, pack sizes, storage conditions, excipients, costs).
Practice Supervisor
4.9 Electronically generates or writes legible unambiguous and
complete prescriptions which meet legal requirements.
4.10 Effectively uses the systems necessary to prescribe

medicines (e.g. medicine charts, electronic prescribing, decision
support).
4.11 Only prescribes medicines that are unlicensed, ‘off-label’, or

outside standard practice if satisfied that an alternative licensed
medicine would not meet the patient’s clinical needs.
4.12 Makes accurate legible and contemporaneous records and

clinical notes of prescribing decisions.
4.13 Communicates information about medicines and what they

are being used for when sharing or transferring prescribing
responsibilities/ information.

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Competency 5: PROVIDE INFORMATION

Practice Supervisor
5.1 Checks the patient/carer’s understanding of and commitment to
the patient’s management, monitoring and follow-up.
5.2 Gives the patient/carer clear, understandable and accessible

information about their medicines (e.g. what it is for, how to use it,
possible unwanted effects and how to report them, expected
duration of treatment).
5.3 Guides patients/carers on how to identify reliable sources of

information about their medicines and treatments.
5.4 Ensures that the patient/carer knows what to do if there are any
concerns about the management of their condition, if the condition
deteriorates or if there is no improvement in a specific time frame.
5.5 When possible, encourages and supports patients/carers to take

responsibility for their medicines and self-manage their conditions.

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Competency 6: MONITOR AND REVIEW
Practice Supervisor
6.1 Establishes and maintains a plan for reviewing the patient’s
treatment.
6.2 Ensures that the effectiveness of treatment and potential

unwanted effects are monitored.
6.3 Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions using

appropriate reporting systems.
6.4 Adapts the management plan in response to on-going

monitoring and review of the patient’s condition and preferences.

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PRESCRIBING GOVERNANCE
Competency 7: PRESCRIBE SAFELY
Practice Supervisor
7.1 Prescribes within own scope of practice and recognises the
limits of own knowledge and skill.
7.2 Knows about common types and causes of medication errors

and how to prevent, avoid and detect them.
7.3 Identifies the potential risks associated with prescribing via

remote media (telephone, email or through a third party) and takes
steps to minimise them.
7.4 Minimises risks to patients by using or developing processes

that support safe prescribing particularly in areas of high risk (e.g.
transfer of information about medicines, prescribing of repeat
medicines).
7.5 Keeps up to date with emerging safety concerns related to

prescribing.
7.6 Reports prescribing errors, near misses and critical incidents,

and reviews practice to prevent recurrence.

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Competency 8: PRESCRIBE PROFESSIONALLY
Practice Supervisor
8.1 Ensures confidence and competence to prescribe are
maintained.
8.2 Accepts personal responsibility for prescribing and

understands the legal and ethical implications.
8.3 Knows and works within legal and regulatory frameworks

affecting prescribing practice (e.g. controlled drugs, prescribing of
unlicensed/off label medicines, regulators guidance,
supplementary prescribing).
8.4 Makes prescribing decisions based on the needs of patients

and not the prescriber’s personal considerations.
8.5 Recognises and deals with factors that might unduly influence
prescribing (e.g. pharmaceutical industry, media, patient,
colleagues).
8.6 Works within the NHS/organisational/regulatory and other

codes of conduct when interacting with the pharmaceutical
industry.

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Competency 9: IMPROVE PRESCRIBING PRACTICE
Practice Supervisor
9.1 Reflects on own and others prescribing practice, and acts upon
feedback and discussion.
9.2 Acts upon colleagues’ inappropriate or unsafe prescribing

practice using appropriate mechanisms.
9.3 Understands and uses available tools to improve prescribing

(e.g. patient and peer review feedback, prescribing data analysis
and audit).

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Competency 10: PRESCRIBE AS PART OF A TEAM
Practice Supervisor
10.1 Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that
continuity of care across care settings is developed and not
compromised.
10.2 Establishes relationships with other professionals based on

understanding, trust and respect for each other’s roles in relation to
prescribing.
10.3 Negotiates the appropriate level of support and supervision for

role as a prescriber.
10.4 Provides support and advice to other prescribers or those

involved in administration of medicines where appropriate.

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Log of the hours that you have spent in practice with your Practice Supervisor (V300)
This MUST be a minimum of 45 Hours out of a TOTAL of 90 hours of supervised practice.
Date No of Description of activity Signature
hours
Total
hours
Total
hours
Total
hours
Total
hours
Total
hours
Total
hours
Total
hours
Total
Log of the hours that you have spent in practice with other prescribers (V300)
You must complete a minimum total of 90 hours of supervised practice.

hours
Total

hours
Total

hours
Total
Weekly Practice Supervisor Feedback
Date Feedback Summary
Weekly Practice Supervisor Feedback
Date Feedback Summary
Signature Sheet
Name (please print) Signature Professional Registration Number Designation/Role

Competency Sign-off for V300
Total Supervised Hours in Practice
Number of hours in direct contact with Practice Supervisor
Number of hours spent with other prescribers:
Total number of hours in supervised practice
Practice Assessor signature to confirm satisfactory completion of the practice experience.
I confirm that the student named above has/has not* completed their practice experience satisfactorily
Signature of Practice Assessor : ………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Line Manager or Prescribing Lead signature to confirm prescribing role in practice.
I confirm that the student named above has/has not* a role in practice that requires them to prescribe and
this is included in their job description
Signature of Line Manager/Prescribing Lead: ……………………………………………………………
Date:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Name of Student: …………………………………………………………………………………………..
Signature of Student:……………………………………………….Date:………………………………………..
Declaration
I ……………………………………………………….. confirm that I intend to prescribe for

Paediatrics (between 0-18 years) AND/OR (delete as appropriate) Adults (above 18 years)
within my scope of clinical competence.
Signature: ………………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ………………………………………………………………………………………
Service user/relative/carer feedback review about the care provided by the student Non-
Medical Prescriber (NMP) (M42CPD, 7052SOH and 6012SOH)
Introduction:
Service user feedback has the potential to enhance and influence a students own self-
awareness and empathy, encouraging a deeper reflective practice in the delivery of care.
Service user feedback should inform discussions with your Designated Medical Practice
(DMP) or Practice Supervisor (PS), in terms of the proficiencies associated with consultation
and assessment skills, communication and information provision within the prescribing
competency framework.
The proceeding principles underpin the feedback process.
The students DMP or PS will identify at least one service user/ relative or carer that could
be approached and invite them to offer valued and meaningful feedback.
Students must not be involved with collecting the feedback. Only the service user/relative,
carer, DMP or PS can complete the feedback review. Where possible this should be the
service user/relative or carer.
It is recommended that feedback review is undertaken at the midway point of the students
practice module and then again where possible towards the end of the practice module.
Informed consent must be obtained from the service user/relative or carer by the DMP or
PS. The service user/relative or carer must be informed that there is no requirement to
participate in the review and that they can withdraw consent at any time without affecting
the care that is provided.
The review feedback process should be completed in an environment where the service
user/relative/carer feels safe
Service users/relatives/carers must be assured that the feedback will remain anonymous.
No personal details will be recorded.
The questions below require YES/NO answers, however the service user/relative/carer can
add any additional comments if they would like in the section at the end.
Dear service user/relative/carer
You are being asked to complete the attached form in order to provide feedback to a
student Non-medical prescriber.
Student non-medical prescribers are registered healthcare professionals that are currently
undertaking a post-registration course which will enable them to prescribe medication as
part of your treatment plan.
The feedback you provide will remain anonymous and no personal details will be recorded.
There is no requirement to participate in this process and you can withdraw your consent
at any time without affecting the care that is provided to you or your relative/client.
Please Tick Yes No comments

Did the professional introduce themselves and their role
to you
Did the professional request your consent to be involved

in your care/consultation
Did the professional treat you with dignity and respect
Did you find the professional approachable
Did the professional listen to you and acknowledge any

concerns or expectations that you may have
Did the professional provide an opportunity for you to

ask questions about your diagnosis and treatment
Did the professional discuss your diagnosis and any

possible treatment options with you
Did you feel that any information you were provided
with about your treatment plan/medication was easy to
understand
Any further comments that you would like to add

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DMP/PS Name Signature Date

Students reflective thoughts, feelings and action points for future learning.
Reflective thoughts, feelings about the feedback and comments
What have I learned or become more aware of from the feedback and
comments about my future prescribing practice
Action points for future prescribing practice to take forward
Students signature Date

Coventry University
Non-Medical Prescribing
Practice Placement Audit
Introduction:
The aim of supervised practice for the non-medical prescribing programme is to provide an
appropriate learning environment and the opportunity for students to integrate theory taught in the
classroom into practice. This enables the student to acquire the knowledge and skills required for
safe, effective and competent prescribing.
For the duration of the practice element of the course you will work with:
NMC, GPhC or HCPC students:
The course aim is to enhance and consolidate physical and clinical assessment skills to enable
the student to become a safe and effective prescriber. This is achieved in partnership with the
Practice Supervisor and Assessor.
At Coventry University, the work of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) A competency
framework for all prescribers (RPS, 2016) has been adapted by the course team to provide the
framework for the practice experience competencies.
The two domains of competence required are:

 The Consultation
 Prescribing governance
Each competence area has specific performance criteria. These identify what the student should
be able to do in order to demonstrate competence within the specified area. Students are required
to demonstrate how each of the performance criteria has been achieved, whilst on the non-
medical prescribing course. STUDENTS MUST ACHIEVE ALL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA.
You are required to complete this short audit questionnaire to establish that the clinical practice
learning environment for the non-medical prescribing student is an appropriate learning
environment. This will enable the students and the Practice Supervisor and Assessor to determine
the effectiveness of the learning environment in order for the student to achieve the competencies
required for prescribing (RPS, 2016).
Practice Placement Audit Process
The practice audits needs to be carried out during the course. The audit tool will be given to the
students at the start of the course. It is the students’ responsibility to organise the completion of
the form and to hand it back to the Course Director. Supervised practice visits by the NMP course
team are available on request of either the Practice Supervisor/Practice Assessor or the student.
Please contact your allocated Academic Assessor.
Completed supervised practice audit to be submitted by email: to nmpteam.hls@coventry
or to the Course Director Clare James to ab7334@coventry.ac.uk
Note:
It is a requirement of the professional body validation (NMC, GPhC and HCPC) for the students to
provide evidence of an appropriate clinical practice learning environment.
Placement Identification
Organisation__________________________________________________
Name of student _______________________________________________
PS, DPP or DMP _____________________________
GMC no (for DMP only)____________________________________________
Organisational Prescribing Lead name: ______________________________
Placement Address: _____________________________________________
Clinical Specialism:__________________________________________
Is this your normal place of work or are you supernumerary for the purposes of the non-medical
prescribing programme?
Date of Audit:
1. Practice Placement Environment
CLINICAL PRACTICE AREA: (please tick all relevant boxes)
Clinical practice area

GP Surgery
Walk in Centre / Urgent Care Centre
Community
Prison Service
Hospital:
Out patient clinic
Ward (state type)
Emergency Department
Other (please state)
2. Is this your normal place of work?
3. Is the environment purpose built?
4. Resources:
Do you have access to the followings? (please tick all relevant boxes)
Resources
Clinical equipment
Administrative equipment
Communication equipment
Clinical supplies and products
Infection Control resources
5. Is your equipment up to date and in a good state of repair?

6. Organisational Network Resources:
Do you have access to the followings?

Work based meetings
Clinical meetings
Patient notes
Local / organisational support groups for NMP
7. Educational Opportunities:
Do you have access to the followings?

One to one teaching
Small group teaching
Clinical meetings
Clinical supervision
Electronic data bases
Library facilities
8. Record Keeping:
Types of Record Keeping Systems Available

Electronic record keeping
Hand held records
Shared records
Other
9. Health and Safety
Will the organisational insurance cover any liability by the student as a result
of his / her duties?
(to be completed by all independent / private sector placements (NON NHS)
Do you have Employer Liability Insurance? YES [ ]
Expiry date:
Do you have Public Liability Insurance? NO [ ]
Expiry date:
Clinical Malpractice Indemnity Cover NO /YES

Expiry date:
Are the following policy / guidance available in the practice area?
Required: YES NO
Health and Safety

Confidentiality policy
Equal opportunities
Manual handling
Violence and aggression
Adult / child protection
Professional code of
conduct relevant to
student’s profession
Fire
Other (please state)
10. Summary Assessment of Clinical Practice Placement Area
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Signature and date:
PS or DMP……………………………………………………………………………………
Student:……………………………………………………………………………….
The audit tool and this questionnaire should be submitted to any of the NMP tutors via
email nmpteam.hls@coventry.ac.uk

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Assignment Guideline 6012CPD Practice Certificate in

Learning outcomes assessed in this assignment.

The components of the Portfolio are as follows:

Competences (1-10), log of practice hours (90 supervised

3 x 750 word critical reflections.

 Legal; legal issues that impact on your prescribing practice.

Briefly state the purpose of

Reflective model choice to Using an identified

Avoid headings and bullet points throughout the work

PRESCRIBING COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK

NAMED PROFESSIONALS DETAILS

RECORD OF STUDENT AND PRACTICE ASSESSOR MEETINGS

Learning objectives identified: Agreed teaching/learning strategies:

Date of formative review: ………………………………………………………………………………….

Further learning objectives identified: Agreed teaching/learning strategies:

Date of summative review:…………………………………………………………………………………

1.2 Undertakes an appropriate clinical assessment.

1.3 Accesses and interprets all available and relevant patient

1.4 Requests and interprets relevant investigations necessary to

1.5 Makes, confirms or understands, the working or final diagnosis

1.6 Understands the condition(s) being treated, their natural

1.8 Refers to or seeks guidance from another member of the team, a

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2.2 Considers all pharmacological treatment options including

2.4 Applies understanding of the mode of action and

2.5 Assesses how co-morbidities, existing medication, allergies,

2.7 Identifies, accesses, and uses reliable and validated sources of

2.8 Stays up-to-date in own area of practice and applies the

2.10 Understands antimicrobial resistance and the roles of infection

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Competency 3: REACH A SHARED DECISION

3.2 Identifies and respects the patient in relation to diversity,

3.4 Routinely assesses adherence in a non-judgemental way and

3.5 Builds a relationship which encourages appropriate

3.6 Explores the patient/carers understanding of a consultation

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4.3 Prescribes within relevant frameworks for medicines use as

4.5 Understands and applies relevant national frameworks for

4.6 Accurately completes and routinely checks calculations

4.7 Considers the potential for misuse of medicines.

4.8 Uses up-to-date information about prescribed medicines (e.g.

4.10 Effectively uses the systems necessary to prescribe

4.11 Only prescribes medicines that are unlicensed, ‘off-label’, or

4.12 Makes accurate legible and contemporaneous records and

4.13 Communicates information about medicines and what they

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Competency 5: PROVIDE INFORMATION

5.2 Gives the patient/carer clear, understandable and accessible

5.3 Guides patients/carers on how to identify reliable sources of

5.5 When possible, encourages and supports patients/carers to take

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6.2 Ensures that the effectiveness of treatment and potential

6.3 Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions using

6.4 Adapts the management plan in response to on-going

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7.2 Knows about common types and causes of medication errors