Victorian pharmacists can now enrol in the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA) Pharmacist Prescribing Scope of Practice Training Program.
This comes following the Victorian Government’s decision to recognise APC-accredited pharmacist prescribing courses from 27 November.
“This is a landmark moment for Victorian pharmacists and their clients.
“PSA’s prescribing course ensures pharmacists are prepared to deliver safe, evidence-based care as part of a collaborative health system,” says PSA Victorian President Atinuke Abraham.
Opportunity to build clinical capability
PSA’s program is designed to build pharmacists’ clinical capability through targeted prescribing and clinical practice training.
The program is delivered online and offers self-paced learning to accommodate pharmacists’ schedules and professional commitments.
“One of the great features of our prescribing training program is its flexibility.
“You can enrol and get started at a time which suits you, work through the content in a timeframe which works for you, and ultimately determine the right time for you to undertake your final assessment,” says Mr Abraham.
Implement new prescribing protocols
Pharmacists who complete the training will be positioned to implement new prescribing protocols as they become available, guided by the Victorian Department of Health.
Those who have already completed the PSA program in other jurisdictions will similarly be able to prescribe under Victorian-specific protocols as they are released.
Significant step forward in patient care
The Victorian Government’s investment in expanded pharmacist prescribing is a significant step toward improving patients’ access to timely, expert care across the state.
Under Chemist Care Now, trained pharmacists will be authorised to manage selected health conditions using structured prescribing protocols, reducing pressure on the health system and enhancing patient convenience.
“It’s an exciting time to be a pharmacist. We encourage all Victorian pharmacists to enrol now and be ready to practise to their full scope,” says Mr Abraham.
Enrol
For more information and to enrol, visit: Pharmacist Prescribing Scope of Practice Training Program.
