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ICTQual Level 4 Award in Basics of Nurse Prescribing

ICTQual Level 4 Award in Basics of Nurse Prescribing equips registered nurses with foundational prescribing knowledge in pharmacology, legal compliance, dosage calculation, patient safety, communic...

Awarding Body: ICTQual AB|Course Level: Level 4
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Course features

This ICTQual Level 4 Award is a 5-day, 15-hour training programme with six mandatory units and mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres. It is designed for registered nurses seeking foundational prescribing competence.

  • Level 4 award qualification in basics of nurse prescribing

  • 5-day training programme with 15 guided hours

  • 6 mandatory study units

  • Focus on pharmacology, prescribing law, ethics, and safety

  • Mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres

  • Available in online, in-person, or blended formats at ATC discretion

About course

The ICTQual Level 4 Award in Basics of Nurse Prescribing is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills needed to support expanded patient care responsibilities through safe medication prescribing. The course provides a structured introduction to prescribing principles, pharmacology, clinical decision-making, patient safety, and professional communication.

  • Develops foundational knowledge of nurse prescribing principles

  • Builds understanding of pharmacology and medication use

  • Strengthens legal and ethical prescribing awareness

  • Improves dosage calculation and safe administration skills

  • Promotes patient safety and risk management in medication practice

  • Enhances communication and interdisciplinary collaboration

What you will learn

Learners will develop knowledge and practical understanding across the six mandatory study units that make up this qualification. The official learning outcomes focus on safe, lawful, accurate, and collaborative prescribing-related practice.

  • Identify drug classifications, therapeutic uses, mechanisms of action, and common side effects

  • Explain pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and patient-specific influences on drug choice and dosing

  • Understand legal regulations, ethical principles, and prescribing documentation requirements

  • Perform accurate dosage calculations and support safe medication administration and dose adjustment

  • Recognise medication risks, apply safety protocols, and promote quality care in prescribing practice

  • Communicate and document prescribing decisions effectively while collaborating with healthcare teams

Course content

Who should attend

This course is intended primarily for registered nurses who want to expand their role in patient care by acquiring foundational prescribing capabilities. It also suits practitioners aiming to enhance medication-related knowledge within broader healthcare delivery.

  • Registered nurses seeking to expand their clinical role

  • Nurses aiming to improve patient access to medications

  • Practitioners wanting stronger pharmacology knowledge

  • Nurses involved in medication management and patient education

  • Healthcare professionals interested in safer prescribing support practices

  • Learners preparing for more comprehensive patient care responsibilities

Course requirements

ICTQual states that entry requirements may vary by institution, but typical requirements are published for this Level 4 Award. Learners are expected to meet age, qualification, registration, experience, literacy, numeracy, and English language expectations.

  • Learner must be at least 18 years old and should hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in nursing or a related healthcare field, with practical clinical experience and valid nursing registration/licensure

  • Learner should have basic literacy, numeracy, and proficient English language skills to engage with course materials, discussions, written work, and dosage-related calculations

Assessments

The course has mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres. ICTQual states that assessment includes quizzes comprising 100 multiple-choice questions, and learners must achieve a minimum pass mark of 75%.

  • Mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres

  • Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

  • Assessment measures understanding of course content and practical application

  • Minimum passing score is 75%

Progression

ICTQual identifies several progression opportunities after this qualification, including advanced prescribing study, specialisation, leadership, education, research, and broader clinical responsibilities. These routes support long-term career development in healthcare practice.

  • Progress to advanced prescribing courses and specialised prescribing study

  • Specialise in clinical areas such as cardiology, endocrinology, or psychiatry

  • Move into leadership and management roles in healthcare settings

  • Progress into academic, teaching, policy development, research, or expanded clinical roles

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