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Safe Prescribing
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Introduction
Prescribing errors remain one of the most common and preventable causes of patient harm worldwide. Indeed, they occur across healthcare settings and affect patients at every level of care. For doctors in the early stages of their careers, developing a safe and reliable approach to prescribing is therefore essential. It is not only a professional requirement but also a core patient safety responsibility.
Moreover, the consequences of prescribing errors can be serious. They range from adverse drug reactions to significant clinical incidents. Consequently, these risks highlight the need for structured and curriculum-aligned training in safe prescribing.
Foundation doctors are among the most frequent prescribers in hospital settings. However, they are also at a stage where prescribing confidence and competence are still developing. For this reason, understanding where errors commonly occur, and how to prevent them, becomes a critical component of Foundation-level medical training.
To address this need, the Safe Prescribing elearning programme supports doctors during this developmental phase. In particular, it provides essential knowledge and practical guidance to help them write safe and accurate prescriptions. Furthermore, the content aligns closely with the core curriculum for principles of safe prescribing.
Developed by: This programme was developed by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges in partnership with NHS England’s elearning for healthcare, ensuring the content is aligned with UK Foundation training standards and reflects current best practice in safe prescribing.
Who is This Safe Prescribing Course for?
- Foundation Year doctors who are looking to develop a structured and evidence-based approach to safe prescribing in clinical practice
- Medical trainees who want to deepen their understanding of the prescribing errors most commonly encountered during Foundation training
- Junior doctors working in international settings who seek to align their prescribing practice with UK curriculum standards and patient safety principles
- Final-year medical students who are looking to prepare for the prescribing responsibilities of Foundation-level practice
- Clinical supervisors and educational leads who seek a reliable, curriculum-aligned resource to support Foundation doctors in their prescribing development
- Doctors returning to clinical practice who want to refresh and consolidate their knowledge of safe prescribing principles
Features
- Aligned to the core curriculum for principles of safe prescribing, ensuring relevance to UK Foundation training requirements
- Raises awareness of the prescribing scenarios and decision points most prone to error, supporting a more safety-conscious approach to clinical practice
- Provides clear, practical guidance on how to write safe and accurate prescriptions across a range of clinical contexts
- Bitesize module format with progress tracking, allowing learners to access sessions in any order and study flexibly around clinical commitments
- Fully online and accessible to Foundation doctors and medical trainees internationally
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This Safe Prescribing elearning course comprises 12 sessions addressing essential prescribing competencies, from prescription writing and information sources through to specialized areas including anticoagulation, renal prescribing, insulin management, and antimicrobial stewardship. Participants who successfully complete all sessions will receive a certificate of prescribing competency.
Sessions:
- Prescription Writing
- BNF Usage and Other Prescribing Information Sources
- Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 1)
- Safe Use of Injectable Medicines (Part 2)
- Safe Anticoagulation
- Safe Prescribing in Renal Impairment
- Safe Prescribing of Insulin
- Adverse Drug Events
- Safer Medicine Use Through Concordance
- Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 1)
- Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 2)
- Prudent Use of Antibiotics (Part 3)
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Frequently asked questions
Who Should Take This Course?
Essential for Foundation Year doctors, medical trainees, international junior doctors, final-year medical students, clinical supervisors, and doctors returning to practice developing prescribing competence.
What qualification will I receive upon completing the course?
You will receive a certificate of completion after finishing the course.
How will I receive my certification after completing the course?
Upon successful completion of the course requirements, you will typically receive your certification electronically via email or through the course platform.
Can I include the certification on my resume or professional profiles?
Yes, you can certainly include your certification on your resume, LinkedIn profile, or other professional platforms to showcase your skills and qualifications.
Features:
Certificate:
Yes
Learning Hours:
5 hours
Suitability:
Ideal for Foundation Year doctors, medical trainees, final-year students, returning doctors, and supervisors mastering safe prescribing and error prevention.
Validity:
12 months
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