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Summary
This article describes the options for ANZCAP recognition via an Independent Program.
Recognition via the Independent Program
The Independent Program allows an opportunity for ANZCAP members to be recognised as a Resident, Registrar or Consultant.
A pharmacists may complete recognition via the Independent Program at any workplace across Australia or New Zealand.
Requirements for Resident Recognition via the Independent Program
To obtain ANZCAP Resident Recognition via the Independent Program, pharmacists must:
Hold current registration as a pharmacist within Australia or New Zealand
Be a current ANZCAP member
Complete an Independent Resident Recognition Portfolio
The LX requirements for an Independent Resident Recognition Portfolio are:
Core LX | 10 | The 10 Core LX must consist of: |
Elective LX | 30 | The 30 Elective LX must consist of:
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Total LX | 40 |
Once the Resident candidate has completed all 40 LX requirements, the recognition portfolio they may submitted for ANZCAP Resident recognition. Candidates who successfully achieve recognition as an ANZCAP Resident are award the ANZCAP-Res. post nominals.
ANZCAP Resident recognition does not align with an area of specialty practice.
Requirements for Registrar Recognition via the Independent Program
To obtain ANZCAP Registrar Recognition via the Independent Program, pharmacists must:
Hold current registration as a pharmacist within Australia or New Zealand
Be a current ANZCAP member
Previously achieved ANZCAP Resident recognition via the Independent, Training or Foundation program
Complete an Independent Registrar Recognition Portfolio
The LX requirements for an Independent Registrar Recognition Portfolio are:
Core LX | 10 | The 10 Core LX must consist of: |
Elective LX | 30 | The 30 Elective LX must consist of:
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Total LX | 40 |
Once the Registrar candidate has completed all 40 LX requirements, the recognition portfolio they may submitted for ANZCAP Registrar recognition.
The Registrar candidate must identify one or two specialty areas of practice for each registrar recognition awarded. The LXs included in the recognition portfolio must align with these chosen area(s) of practice.
Candidates who successfully achieve recognition as an ANZCAP Registrar are award the ANZCAP-Reg. (areas of specialty) post nominals.
Requirements for Consultant Recognition via the Independent Program
To obtain ANZCAP Consultant Recognition via the Independent Program, pharmacists must:
Hold current registration as a pharmacist within Australia or New Zealand
Be a current ANZCAP member
Previously achieved an ANZCAP Registrar recognition via the Independent, Training or Foundation program in the practice area intended for Consultant Recognition
Complete an Independent Consultant Recognition Portfolio
The LX requirements for an Independent Consultant Recognition Portfolio are:
Core LX | 10 | The 10 Core LX must consist of: AND 2 Years minimum practice as an “ANZCAP Registrar or Consultant candidate” in the specialty area |
Elective LX | 30 | The 30 Elective LX must include:
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Total LX | 40 |
Once the Consultant candidate has completed all 40 LX requirements, the recognition portfolio they may submitted for ANZCAP Consultant recognition.
The Consultant candidate must identify one or two specialty areas of practice for each Consultant recognition awarded. The LXs included in the recognition portfolio must align with these chosen area(s) of practice.
Candidates who successfully achieve recognition as an ANZCAP Consultant become fellows of ANZCAP and are awarded the FANZCAP (areas of specialty) post nominals.
LX requirements for inclusion in a Recognition Portfolio
For inclusion in an independent recognition portfolio a Learning Experience (LX) must include:
A Practice Recognition level that is at or above the recognition portfolio level
An Area of Practice that aligns with the specialty area of practice for that recognition
Contain LX performance criteria markers of Meets or Exceeds
Accessing ANZCAP
Sign up or login to ANZCAP at www.anzcap.org or if you are an existing SHPA member access ANZCAP for free from your SHPA member dashboard.
Further information on ANZCAP membership is available in the Accessing ANZCAP article.
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