Program Overview

Program Overview

The Professional Ethical Legal Communication Issues informing NM Prescribing Clinical Pract- Micro-credential is designed for registered nurses and midwives who prescribe medications within their service. This micro-credential addresses the mandatory regulatory requirements for registration as a Nurse/Midwife Prescriber with NMBI in relation to the Professional, Ethical, Legal and Communication Issues informing Nurse/ Midwife Prescribing and Clinical Practicum.

Program Details

• Awards: 10 ECTS | Level 9
• Number of Places: 6
• Next Intake: January
• Course Coordinator: Dr Catherine McCabe
• Closing Date: 1st December 2025

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree transcripts and parchment or evidence of relevant recognised prior learning.
• Applicants must hold current registration with the relevant professions’ regulatory body or otherwise satisfy the course committee they can complete and benefit from the course.
• Required documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Transcript
  • NMBI Registration

Course Fees

The course fees can be found on the university's website.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this micro-credential, learners will be able to:

• Understand and apply safe practice within the framework of professional accountability and responsibility in relation to nurse/midwife prescribing and health policy.
• Understand and demonstrate the ethical principles and concepts in their prescribing practice to identify values at risk and values to be nurtured in the nurse/midwife prescriber’s role.
• Demonstrate an understanding and the application of legislation relevant to the practice of nurse/midwife prescribing.
• Participate as a member of the MDT in the assessment, communication and documentation of findings to clients or carers and provide them with online face-to-face appropriate education and information to enable them to actively participate in decision making.

Course Delivery

• This micro-credential is delivered in a blended format (in-person/online) with 2-3 in-person days and 2-3 online days (full day).
• The Micro-credential will include: lectures, seminars, tutorials, online resources, clinical visits, and community interaction.

Assessment

This micro-credential is assessed through a written assignment. The assignment will take the form of a reflective case study, where the application of the learning outcomes of the micro-credential are demonstrated.