The Australasian College of Pharmacy has launched an accreditation training program for pharmacists, which will be available from 2023.
This is to enable pharmacists to complete their accreditation training once the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) ceases operation at the end of 2022.
“We are pleased to offer high-quality, affordable accreditation training, and the College welcomes pharmacists who are interested in becoming accredited to do so through the College,” College President, Michelle Bou-Samra said.
“Current pharmacists undergoing accreditation with the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) will be able to complete their accreditation training as a member of the Australasian College of Pharmacy after AACP ceases operations at the end of 2022.”
Ms Bou-Samra says the College is dedicated to “supporting the educational needs of all pharmacists across Australia and to supporting all pharmacists to practice to their full scope”, which is enabled through accreditation training.
“Practicing to full scope and equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills allows you to provide greater healthcare services for the patients in your community and throughout Australia,” Ms Bou-Samra said.
“Accreditation not only supports pharmacists to provide Home Medicines Reviews and Residential Medication Management Reviews but the skills and knowledge required to do any type of medication reviews.”
Pharmacists interested in accreditation are encouraged to visit the College website for further information.
Removing re-accreditation requirements
Ms Bou-Samra says the College is also supportive of “removing re-accreditation requirements for accredited pharmacists”, something she says has been seen as a “significant barrier” for pharmacists.
“If you are already an accredited pharmacist, the College will support you in maintaining your accreditation status with the Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA),” she said.
“If you are not a member of the College, we encourage you to join to undergo accreditation and to gain access to the education and support needed to maintain your CPD requirements.”
Ms Bou-Samra says the College will continue to work closely with the AACP “to ensure the continuity of training and provision of support to current and upcoming accredited pharmacists”.
For more information, visit: acp.edu.au.
