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Purpose and scope 

Should an individual dispute the awarding of recognition to another practitioner, they can apply for a review of that practitioner’s recognition portfolio. 

The purpose of this Policy is to outline the circumstances in which ANZCAP (the College) will accept and progress a review of an individual’s recognition at any level. 

 This Policy applies to all SHPA and College staff, pharmacists and technicians recognised by the College, and any person who submits a disputes application. 

Definitions 

Policy 

Application

Any person  

• whose interests are directly and adversely affected by the awarding of an individual’s recognition; or 

• who is dissatisfied with the awarding of an individual’s recognition. 

may, within three (3) months, dispute the awarding of the recognition. 

The onus of establishing the relevant grounds for a review falls on the Applicant. 

Applications must: 

• be submitted on the appropriate form (disputes form); 

• clearly state the grounds for the application (as outlined in section 1.1); 

• be accompanied by additional information to support the application; 

• be accompanied by payment of the relevant fee. 

 The Applicant’s details will be kept confidential at all times during the disputes resolution process. 

Grounds for application 

For an application to progress there must be demonstrable evidence, provided at the time of application, of one or more of the following: 

• Learning experiences 

• Incomplete; 

• Misalignment with level of recognition awarded; 

• Inappropriate collaborator used; 

• Supporting evidence not relevant or sufficient; 

• Specialty area selected (Registrar and Consultant level) 

• Any other areas that an Applicant feels warrants review and can provide supporting evidence for. 

 Dispute of recognition obtained through the Prior Professional Experience process 

Applicants may dispute the recognition of an individual who has been recognised through the Prior Professional Experience process. 

Applications for candidates recognised through this process will be dealt with individually given the alternate requirements of the process. 

 Acceptance of applications 

The College reserves the right not to accept a disputes application where the Applicant is:  

• unable to produce any reasonable or relevant evidence in support of the stated grounds on which the application is based; 

• found to have a conflict of interest with regard to the individual whose recognition they are disputing. 

 Decision on disputes 

All decisions regarding disputes will be made by the Head of Workforce Advancement. 

Both the Applicant and the individual whose portfolio was disputed will be notified of the outcome in writing (via email).  This email will detail: 

• On what basis the dispute has been upheld or dismissed; 

• The appeal process; 

• Conditions to be placed on the individual’s recognition (if the dispute is upheld). 

 Timeframes 

The College will endeavour to complete all reviews within a reasonable timeframe (four [4] weeks). In times when this is not possible all parties will be notified via email of the delay and anticipated timeframes. 

 Fees

The Applicant is required to pay an application fee before a review is commenced. The application fee is determined by the College and may be changed at any time. 

Processes

Related standards, policies and processes 

See also:

• Appeals Policy  

Please contact ANZCAP for copies of the following:

• Disputes application form 

• Appeals form 

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