BBO Training

Course Overview

This one-day Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Update course is designed for Primary Care clinicians who hold prescribing qualifications and wish to refresh and strengthen their prescribing practice.

The course provides an evidence-based update on safe prescribing, regulatory changes, and practical prescribing challenges encountered in General Practice. Participants will review key aspects of prescribing governance, explore drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, and update their knowledge of prescribing considerations for specific patient groups.

The programme also addresses antimicrobial stewardship and the safe prescribing of medicines for children and during pregnancy. By revisiting core prescribing frameworks and applying updated guidance, participants will enhance their confidence in delivering safe and effective patient care.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for:

• Independent Nurse Prescribers
• Pharmacist Prescribers
• Allied Health Professional Prescribers
• Advanced Clinical Practitioners with prescribing responsibilities

Participants should already hold a recognised prescribing qualification.

What This Course Covers

Prescribing Governance and Regulation

• Updates to prescribing legislation and regulations
• FP10 prescribing considerations
• Maintaining safe prescribing practice in Primary Care

Safe Prescribing Principles

• Adverse drug reactions and side effects
• Recognising and managing drug interactions
• Prescribing decision-making frameworks

Prescribing in Special Populations

• Prescribing safely for children
• Prescribing considerations during pregnancy

Antimicrobial Stewardship

• Current antibiotic prescribing guidance
• Responsible prescribing practices
• Reducing antimicrobial resistance

Reflection and Professional Development

• Reviewing personal prescribing frameworks
• Action planning for safe prescribing practice
• Accessing prescribing resources and guidance

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply updated prescribing legislation and regulatory guidance
• Recognise and manage adverse drug reactions and interactions
• Prescribe safely for children and during pregnancy
• Apply antimicrobial stewardship principles in prescribing decisions
• Strengthen consultation and prescribing frameworks
• Reflect on prescribing practice and identify areas for professional development

Course Format

Duration: One full day

Delivery: Virtual (MS Teams)

Format includes:

• Structured teaching sessions
• Case-based discussion
• Interactive clinical scenarios
• Reflection and action planning

Certification

Certificate of attendance provided for CPD and revalidation purposes.

Booking

For course dates and booking, please follow the link below.