With the news that the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) Board has made the decision to cease operation at the end of 2022, accreditation functions will transition to AACP owners, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (through the Australasian College of Pharmacy (ACP)) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA).
Recognising the contribution of the ACP and its dedication to accredited pharmacists and the pharmacy industry, Michelle Bou-Samra, College President, says continuing the accreditation journey “aligns perfectly with the College’s core values”.
“Our purpose is to assist pharmacists throughout their pharmacy career,” says Ms Bou-Samra.
“With over 40 years of experience in educating the pharmacy profession in clinical and business areas, supporting pharmacists during their accreditation journey aligns perfectly with the College’s core values.
“The College has encouraged the accreditation process by offering the Stage 1 course and will continue to promote accreditation by delivering new contemporary accreditation training into the future.
“Those pharmacists who are currently completing Stage 2 will have the choice to transition to the College program from 2023 onwards and we look forward to supporting them on their education journey,” she says.
All pharmacists who are undergoing accreditation are encouraged to continue their accreditation process.
AACP will provide further information to pharmacists over the coming weeks about the transition arrangements.
“The College is committed to supporting all accredited pharmacists. We are working closely with AACP to ensure a smooth transition so that the development of accredited pharmacists’ learning continues seamlessly,” says Ms Bou-Samra.
