SCRIPT – supporting safer prescribing practices by ambulance services

The SCRIPT elearning programme for ambulance service staff comprises of 59 modules in 11 categories, covering a range of topics relating to prescribing and medicines safety in primary and secondary care.

SCRIPT Ambulance Services categories include:

• Advanced prescribing
• Clinical governance
• Managing the risks of prescribing
• Prescribing in medical emergencies
• Prescribing in special circumstances
• Principles of prescribing
• Therapeutic groups

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 in using the SCRIPT elearning programmes?

• Safer prescribing
  SCRIPT enhances prescribing and therapeutics knowledge among ambulance service staff, therefore improving patient safety.
• 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.
• SCRIPT elearning is free to those with a NHS.uk or NHS.net address.

How do I access the elearning?

You can learn more about the SCRIPT elearning programmes by visiting the SCRIPT website.