After
qualifying for a degree in pharmacy in Australia there is a requirement
to complete pre-registration training. South Australia requires
successful completion of the Post-graduate Experiential Learning
(PEL) program, and there are similar programs in other jurisdictions.
Pre-Registrant
Training Information
The program is for a minimum period of 52 weeks and is usually undertaken
in a community pharmacy or in a hospital pharmacy department. The
SA Pharmacy Boatrd has agreed to half of the required time to be
spent in am Aboriginal community controlled pharmacy setting. The
period is subject to a formal agreement approved by the Board.
All
pre-registrant training sites require Board approval before being
able to offer training.
On two occasions, during the 52 weeks the PEL program supervisor
will visit each pre-registrant training site on behalf of the Board.
The purpose of such visits is to interact with both pre-registrant
and preceptor (supervisor) within the confines of the actual site.
There
are a number of requirements of the PEL program that must be completed
successfully by pre-registrants in order to register.
These
requirements of the PEL program include;
-
Assignments
and a project
-
Seminar
days
-
A current
First Aid Certificate
-
Regular
evaluation and assessment, throughout the length of the program
that determines the pre-registrant's progress, development and
performance. This is carried out by the preceptor (supervisor)
and the Board
- A final
assessment; comprising a number of "stations" where
a problem is presented and oral answers are provided and during
the same day an extensive structured interview. The assessment
process throughout the year allows the Pharmacy Board of South
Australia to register pre-registrants with the appropriate support
of data confirming competency to practice pharmacy.
During pre-registrant
training a graduate pharmacist is paid a salary of approximately
60% of the base Pharmacist Award rate but the final agreement is
between the pre-registrant and the preceptor.
 For
further information
Email: pharmsa@senet.com.au
The Pharmacy Board of South Australia
109 Greenhill Rd, Unley 5061
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Ph: 08 8357 8992
Fax: 08 8357 8993
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