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National Prescribing CurriculumNational Prescribing Curriculum

ELearnX Award to NPSThe National Prescribing Curriculum (NPC) is a series of case-based modules that mirror the decision-making process outlined in the World Health Organisation's Guide to Good Prescribing. The NPC emphasis is on learners building their own formulary of preferred drugs for specific conditions, enabling them to prescribe confidently and rationally.

We are proud to announce that the National Prescribing Curriculum has been awarded the Platinum Award in the Best Bespoke Learning Solution category of the 2011 LearnX E-learning & Training Awards. This category focuses on tailor-made learning solutions (or programs) that have had a significant positive impact on workforce performance. The Platinum Award is awarded to the highest scoring entry in the category.

A knowledge assessment study, in collaboration with several universities who use the NPC modules, is currently underway to assess the extent to which the NPC is enhancing the prescribing capabilities of future health professionals. Medical, pharmacy and nurse practitioner students will volunteer to complete multiple choice questions (MCQs) before and after doing an NPC module. This study will also assess the possibility of using MCQs as a learning tool for the students. It is anticipated that the MCQs used in the study will be made available to all students using the NPC modules from 2012 onwards.

Read the full NPC evaluation report. NPC virtual tour

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Who are the modules for?

We have a diverse range of learners using the NPC, including undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, pharmacy students, nurse practitioner candidates, medical interns and dental students.

Are you an educator?

The modules are offered at no cost to Australian universities, and NPS looks after the administration, making it easy for busy academics to fit our modules into their teaching schedule. Contact us to discuss how you can use the modules with your learners.

Guest access

Anyone who is interested can access one NPC module (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) by self registering.

  1. Go to: http://npsprescribe.lamsinternational.com
  2. Click on the 'Sign up here' link below the login box.
  3. Fill in your details, select 'Demonstration' from the institution field.
  4. The course key is 'guest'.

Are you a learner and need a login?

Contact your lecturer and they will give you the correct details for logging in to your particular course.


How NPC modules are produced

To read how the NPC modules are produced, click here.


Available modules

    Medical Student
  • M1: COPD
  • M2: Peptic ulceration with H. pylori
  • M3: Peptic ulceration with NSAID use
  • M4: Postoperative pain
  • M5: Narcotic analgesic dependency
  • M6: Confusion in an elderly woman
  • M7: Acute pulmonary oedema in CHF
  • M8: Chronic heart failure
  • M9: Urinary tract infection
  • M10: Confusion associated with alcohol withdrawal
  • M11: Acute coronary syndrome
  • M12: Chronic angina after MI
  • M13: Hypertension in asthma
  • M14: Respiratory tract infection in a child
  • M15: Generalized seizure
  • M16: Polypharmacy
  • M17: Anaemia
  • M18: Adolescent mental health
  • M19: Analgesics in persistent pain
  • M20: Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation
  • M21: Prophylaxis in deep venous thrombosis
  • M22: Early use of insulin in type 2 diabetes
  • M23: Long term management of type 2 diabetes P1
  • M24: Long term management of type 2 diabetes P2
  • M25: Management options to maximise sleep
  • M26: Opioid analgesics in chronic non-cancer pain
  • M27: Lipid management and CVD risk.

Dental modules:

  • D1: Facial pain
  • D2: Sore mouth
  • D3: Bone problems.

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Date published: 2011-01-01 00:00:00

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