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Independent Pathway Recognition (Australia)

Independent Pathway Recognition (Australia)

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Summary

This article describes the options for ANZCAP recognition via an Independent Pathway in Australia.

Recognition via the Independent Pathway

The Independent Pathway allows an opportunity for ANZCAP participants to be recognised as a Pharmacist Resident, Registrar or Consultant.

A pharmacist may complete recognition via the Independent Pathway at any workplace across Australia.

Requirements for Pharmacist Resident Recognition via the Independent Pathway

To obtain ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident Recognition via the Independent Pathway, pharmacists must:

  • Hold current registration as a pharmacist within Australia.

  • Be a current AdPha member or hold direct ANZCAP access.

  • 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:

  1. DONCs or Mini-CEX or DOPS

  2. DONCs or Mini-CEX or DOPS

  3. Consumer Survey 

  4. Professional Practice assessment tool

  5. Manager Report

  6. Collaborative Supervision Report

  7. Conference/Seminar report

  8. Collaborative Case Presentation

  9. Collaborative Journal Club Presentation 

  10. Collaborative Research Activity

 

Elective LX

 

30

The 30 Elective LX must consist of:

  • At least 5 different types learning experiences

  • At least 20 must be from the endorsed or collaborative LX category

Total LX

40

 

Once the Pharmacist Resident candidate has completed all 40 LX requirements, the recognition portfolio may be submitted for ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident recognition.

Recognition as an ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident indicates a pharmacist has broad generalist skills and competence and therefore does not align with an area of specialty practice.

Candidates who successfully achieve recognition as an ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident are awarded the ANZCAP-Res. post nominals.

Requirements for Pharmacist Registrar Recognition via the Independent Pathway

To obtain ANZCAP Pharmacist Registrar Recognition via the Independent Pathway, pharmacists must:

  • Hold current registration as a pharmacist within Australia.

  • Be a current AdPha member or hold direct ANZCAP access.

  • Have previously achieved ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident recognition via the Independent pathway, or Training or Foundation programs

  • 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:

  1. DONCs or Mini-CEX or DOPS

  2. Case Based Discussion

  3. Professional Practice assessment tool

  4. Collaborative Peer assessment 

  5. Collaborative Supervision Report 

  6. Collaborative LEADER 

  7. Collaborative QiPAT 

  8. Collaborative TEACH

  9. Conference Research Activity

  10. Collaborative Research Activity 

 

Elective LX

 

30

The 30 Elective LX must consist of:

  • At least 5 different types learning experiences

  • At least 20 must be from the endorsed or collaborative LX category

Total LX

40

 

Once the Pharmacist Registrar candidate has completed all 40 LX requirements, the recognition portfolio may be submitted for ANZCAP Pharmacist Registrar recognition.

The Pharmacist 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 Pharmacist Registrar are awarded the ANZCAP-Reg. (areas of specialty) post nominals.

Requirements for Pharmacist Consultant Recognition via the Independent Pathway

To obtain ANZCAP Pharmacist Consultant Recognition via the Independent Pathway, pharmacists must:

  • Hold current registration as a pharmacist within Australia.

  • Be a current AdPha member or hold direct ANZCAP access.

  • Have previously achieved an ANZCAP Pharmacist Registrar recognition via the Independent pathway, or Training or Foundation programs in the practice area intended for Pharmacist 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:

  1. Collaborative Peer assessment 

  2. External Organization Representation or Invited Speaker or Invited Contributor

  3. Collaborative LEADER

  4. Collaborative LEADER

  5. Collaborative QiPAT

  6. Collaborative Supervision Report

  7. Collaborative Supervision Report 

  8. Collaborative TEACH

  9. Conference Research Activity

  10. Publication

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:

  • At least 5 different types learning experiences

  • At least 20 must be from the endorsed or collaborative LX category

Total LX

40

 

Once the Pharmacist Consultant candidate has completed all 40 LX requirements, the recognition portfolio may be submitted for ANZCAP Pharmacist Consultant recognition.

The Pharmacist Consultant candidate must identify one or two specialty areas of practice for each Pharmacist 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 Pharmacist 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:

  1. A Practice Recognition level that is at or above the recognition portfolio level.

  2. An Area of Practice that aligns with the specialty area of practice for that recognition.

  3. 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 AdPha member access ANZCAP for free from your AdPha member dashboard.

Further information on ANZCAP access is available in the Accessing ANZCAP article.

 

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