Target Audience/Eligibility Criteria
Whether you are a commissioner or a provider, this programme can support you. It outlines the legislation and guidance supporting appropriate and legal PGD use; it considers when PGDs should not be used and which other legal mechanisms would be more appropriate. The learning signposts learners to a wealth of resources, including the SPS website which contains supporting guidance, answers to frequently asked questions and to relevant national guidance. Access it today to learn when PGDs can be used in your practice as an appropriate mechanism to support the safe and/or administration of medicines.
Course Aim
The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) is part of the Manchester Pharmacy School, within the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences at the University of Manchester. It is funded by Health Education England to provide educational solutions for the NHS pharmacy workforce to maximise its contribution to improving patient care.
The aim of this e-learning programme, which was developed by the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS), is to support healthcare professionals and organisations who are considering, developing, authorising and using patient group directions (PGDs) to deliver healthcare services in line with legislation and NICE medicines practice guideline (MPG2).
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this module individuals will be able to:
- Determine when PGD use is legal and appropriate and identify when alternative legal mechanism should be considered
- Use current legislation and guidelines to develop and implement appropriate PGDs to ensure timely access to safe and effective care
- Apply the appropriate competency frameworks and governance arrangements within your professional responsibility to use, develop, authorise, review or update a PGD
- Access online resources to support the use, development and authorisation of PGDs
Course Duration
Approximately 1 hour
Trainer/Facilitator
E-learning for Healthcare
Date/Time/Venue
This resource can be utilised at any time.
Booking Process/Additional Information
- To access this module follow this link – Patient Group Directions
- Further information on PGDs can also be found via the RCN – here. For RCN members, as log-in required.