Rachel Gowland, 27 May 2021
The new SCRIPT Safety portfolio aims to develop healthcare professionals’ knowledge and skills in prescribing practice, therapeutics and provides guidance on medicines management. Carers, non-medical and independent prescribers may also find the elearning useful. The portfolio consists of 19 modules in 3 categories, covering a range of topics and supports the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Patient Safety Challenge ‘Medication Without Harm’.
Elearning sessions include, but are not limited to
- Adverse Drug Reactions
- Dosing and Calculation
- Formulation and Administration
- Management of Pain
- Medicines Management in Care Homes
- Paediatric Prescribing
- Palliative and End of Life Care
- Prescribing in Older Adults
- Taking a Safe and Effective Drug History
- Toxic Tablets
Each module takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. All course materials have been authored by a team of expert healthcare professionals and are regularly reviewed and updated.
What are the benefits of using SCRIPT elearning modules?
- Safer prescribing
SCRIPT enhances knowledge and confidence in prescribing correctly, improving patient safety, therapeutics and medicines management. - Professional development
Certificates are made available on completion of a module, which can be used for online learning portfolios as evidence of continuing professional development. - Flexible learning
SCRIPT is easily accessible and intuitive to use, allowing users to complete modules at their convenience and refer back to modules at any time during their training. - Free to learners with a NHS.uk or NHS.net address.
How do I access the elearning programme?
You can learn more about the SCRIPT elearning programme by visiting the SCRIPT website.
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