PGCert Advanced Specialist Training in Emergency Medicine
Year of entry: 2022
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Overview
- Degree awarded
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Duration
- 1 year PT
- Entry requirements
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To be eligible to complete the top-up process, you must hold an Independent Prescribing qualification from a GPhC accredited course, have completed the Advanced Clinical Skills course at The University of Manchester and not have used those credits towards another award.
- How to apply
Funding for this course has come to an end and the Advanced Clinical Skills module is not currently available to new students. However, pharmacists who have completed an Independent Prescribing course at another university and the Advanced Clinical Skills course at The University of Manchester may be eligible for the award of PGCert ASTEM on completion of one of the following 15-credit units:
This applies to pharmacists with both level 6 and level 7 independent prescribing qualifications.
Please contact the Admissions Team to find out what steps are required to transfer the credits and apply for the top-up unit: pgtaught.pharmacy@manchester.ac.uk
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGCert | N | Y | N | N |
Course overview
- Learn to independently assess and manage patients with acute/urgent care needs.
- Study at a university ranked 5th in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings 2021).
- Fit part-time study around work through face-to-face and online study days.
Open days
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Fees
To be announced.
Additional expenses
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
- Telephone
- (+44) 0161 543 4699
- pgtaught.pharmacy@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/pharmacy/
- School/Faculty
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Courses in related subject areas
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Entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
English language
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof from applicants from countries that are not majority English-speaking countries (a list of majority English-speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ).
Specifically, we require a minimum of:
- IELTS level 7.0 overall with level 7.0 in reading and writing
- TOEFL (Internet-based test) 100.
See further information about requirements for your country.
English language test validity
Professional entry qualification
In addition to meeting our academic entry requirements, you must have:
- current registration (and good standing) as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council;
- support from your line manager and professional lead to undertake the course;
- the opportunity to complete coursework through experience in practice.
Application and selection
How to apply
Funding for this course has come to an end and the Advanced Clinical Skills module is not currently available to new students. However, pharmacists who have completed an Independent Prescribing course at another university and the Advanced Clinical Skills course at The University of Manchester may be eligible for the award of PGCert ASTEM on completion of one of the following 15-credit units:
This applies to pharmacists with both level 6 and level 7 independent prescribing qualifications.
Please contact the Admissions Team to find out what steps are required to transfer the credits and apply for the top-up unit: pgtaught.pharmacy@manchester.ac.uk
Advice to applicants
How your application is considered
Overseas (non-UK) applicants
Transfers
Course details
Course description
Aims
This course aims to produce graduates who:
- are able to evaluate and assess acutely ill patients and, if necessary, independently recommend and/or prescribe appropriate medicines for their treatment whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team;
- have the skills, knowledge and attributes required for safe and effective prescribing practice to successfully meet the standards set out by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), enabling students to apply for registration to practice as independent prescribers;
- have enhanced knowledge and skills in the evaluation and application of knowledge of best evidence-based practice to implement appropriate assessment and care for the emergency patient.
Additional course information
The need for this course has been identified through national pilot work, where the impact of pharmacists in emergency departments working as independent prescribers with advanced clinical skills was assessed.
This assessment showed that hospital pharmacists with these additional skills of independent prescribing and advanced clinical assessment could manage up to 35.7% of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED).
The role for pharmacists working in the ED or urgent care is an exciting opportunity to work in a new field of practice.
Teaching and learning
The top-up unit involves directed study and attendance at online workshops. You can find more details on the unit page for your preferred topic:
Coursework and assessment
Please see top-up unit information:
Course unit details
Pharmacists must already hold an Independent Prescribing qualification (from any GPhC-accredited course) and the Advanced Clinical Skills course from the University of Manchester. You must complete the accreditation of prior learning process to satisfy the prescribing learning outcomes and this might involve assessed work.
You then have a choice of two units to achieve the number of credits required for a PGCert award:
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Clinical Assessment | PHAR60231 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Advanced Clinical Assessment | PHAR60232 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Emergency Medicine | PHAR60241 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Emergency Medicine | PHAR60242 | 15 | Mandatory |
Facilities
The top-up units are completed remotely through directed learning and online workshops.
The University of Manchester also offers extensive library and online services to help you get the most out of your studies. We have reviewed the reading list to ensure that all directed materials are available online.
Disability support
Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service .
CPD opportunities
Taking this course will contribute to your annual continuing professional development as part of the requirements for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Careers
Career opportunities
Completing this course offers career progression for experienced hospital pharmacists to manage patients in the emergency department, in addition to working as a member of the multidisciplinary team in this department. It also offers development opportunities for those working in urgent care, such as walk in centres or GP out-of-hours services.
Accrediting organisations
The Independent Prescribing course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).