Pharmacists Pathway To Australia || Registered As Australian Pharmacist, By Irfan Hashmi (RPH)

 

Pharmacists Pathway to Australia || Registered As Australian Pharmacist, By Irfan Hashmi (RPH)

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Pharmacists Pathway to Australia

On the Scope and Opportunities for Pakistani Pharmacists in Australia

Australia

Australia is known for its high-quality education system and excellent healthcare facilities. For students who are interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy, the Pharmacists Pathway to Australia program offers a unique opportunity to become a registered pharmacist in Australia. In this article, we will provide an overview of the Pharmacists Pathway to Australia .

Outlines

 The which are authorities involved in regulation of pharmacy profession

• Journey of an overseas pharmacist in Australia
• Time and cost of becoming a registered pharmacist in Australia
• Different areas of practice
• Future outlook and pharmacist in 2023 plan 
• Scope and Opportunities for pharmacist in rural Australia

Also Read :- MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS  

Different bodies involved

Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)

• Australian pharmacy council is the authority that accredits pharmacy education and training in Australia and New Zealand on behalf of Pharmacy Board of Australia (PBA) and Pharmacy council of New Zealand (PCNZ).
• Document evaluation
• Skill assessment through competency based exams

KAPS- The knowledge assessment of pharmaceutical sciences - Stream A.

(For candidates from Pakistan)

The competency Assessment of Overseas pharmacist (COAP) Examination - Stream B.

(For candidates from UK, Canada. United states or Ireland)

Australian intern written examination.

Pharmacy Board of Australia

The Pharmacy Board of Australia performs the following responsibilities:

• Registering pharmacists and students
• Creating guidelines, codes, and standards for the pharmacy profession
• Handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings
• A practitioner's eligibility to practice in Australia after receiving training abroad is evaluated
• Approving accreditation requirements and approved academic programs.

Also Read :- Common Medical Emergencies

Step 1: Document evaluation Skill eligibility notifications

Online submission of documents on APC website

• Fee $1310 AUD
• Time frame 3-6 months

Documents required

• Academic qualifications
• Evidence of registration
• Passport details
• A photograph

 

Overseas exam places

Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (KAPS) Examination

 

Country	Available Cities
Greece	Athens
New Zealand	Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
India	Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi
Argentina	Buenos Aires
Egypt	Cairo and surrounding areas
Qatar	Doha
United Arab Emirates	Dubai and surrounding areas
Zimbabwe	Harare
Hong Kong SAR	Hong Kong
Pakistan	Islamabad
South Africa	Johannesburg
Peru	Lima
England	London
Philippines	Manila
Oman	Muscat
Kenya	Nairobi
Saudi Arabia	Riyadh
Singapore	Singapore

 

KAPS exam

• Exam fee per attempt: $2230 AUD
• Two exam papers - Each paper consists of 100 questions (2 hours)
• Conducted up to 3 times in a year
• Exam conducted at different centres internationally

You are here

1. Received your APC Skills Assessment eligibility notification via email
2. Register and sit the KAPS Exam
3. Receive your results certificate via your candidate portal, and APC Skills Assessment Letter via email
4. Apply to the PharmBA or DHA with your APC Skills Assessment Letter.

Also Read :- Classification of Drugs & major Categories 

KAPS exam 2023

Registrations Open	Registrations Close	Exam Date - Australia	Exam Date - Overseas
1 September 20231	14 September 2023	18-20 October 2023	18-20 October 2023

Apply for Provisional registration of supervised practice

• Language test required for Pakistani graduates
• Submit application to APHRA with Skill assessment certificate and language results
• Start Internship after approval
• Enroll in internship program
• 1824 internship hours to be completed

Visa Numbers

1. 190-Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
2. 407-Training visa (subclass 407)
3. State or territory nomination required for the 489-Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 489)
4. 482-Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short Term Stream
5. 187-Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
6. Employer-sponsored stream for the 494-Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa class
7. State or Territory nominated 491-Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491)