Training for Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPP) #701924

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This 10-day training program is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and understanding required to become Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPP). The program will cover a wide range of topics, including prescribing principles, legal and ethical considerations, clinical decision-making, and medication management. Participants will gain the expertise necessary to safely and effectively prescribe medications within their scope of practice.

• Understand the principles of prescribing and the legal framework governing prescribing practice
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of medication management and clinical decision-making
• Acquire knowledge of common drug interactions and adverse effects
• Develop skills in assessing patient needs and prescribing appropriate medications
• Understand the role of a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) and the responsibilities associated with the position

• Healthcare professionals who wish to become Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPP)
• Nurses, pharmacists, or allied health professionals with prescribing ambitions
• Individuals involved in prescribing or medication management in a healthcare setting

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a binder containing a copy of the presentation
• slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

• The legal framework governing prescribing
• Prescribing principles and guidelines
• The role of the Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP)
• Ethical considerations in prescribing

• Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
• Drug interactions and adverse effects
• Monitoring and evaluation of medication therapy
• Medication safety and error prevention

• Assessing patient needs and identifying appropriate medications
• Evidence-based prescribing
• Shared decision-making with patients
• Prescribing in special populations (e.g., children, elderly, pregnant women)

• Prescribing regulations and guidelines
• Consent and informed decision-making
• Confidentiality and data protection
• Misuse and abuse of prescription medications

• Prescribing for common conditions (e.g., pain, respiratory disorders, mental health)
• Prescribing controlled substances
• Prescribing in emergency situations

• Analyzing case studies of prescribing scenarios
• Group discussions and problem-solving activities
• Applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations

• Writing clear and accurate prescriptions
• Monitoring medication adherence
• Managing adverse effects and side effects
• Communicating effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals

• Developing a personal development plan for prescribing practice
• Staying up-to-date with prescribing guidelines and developments
• Engaging in CPD activities

• Review of key topics and exam preparation
• Practice questions and mock exams

• Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) certification exam
• Course evaluation and feedback

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