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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 members 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 SHPA or Direct 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 Pharmacist Resident candidate has completed all 40 LX requirements, the recognition portfolio they may submitted for ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident recognition. Candidates who successfully achieve recognition as an ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident are award the ANZCAP-Res. post nominals.
ANZCAP Pharmacist Resident recognition 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 SHPA or Direct ANZCAP member
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: |
Elective LX | 30 | The 30 Elective LX must consist of:
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Total LX | 40 |
Once the Pharmacist Registrar candidate has completed all 40 LX requirements, the recognition portfolio they may 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 SHPA or Direct ANZCAP member
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: 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 Pharmacist Consultant candidate has completed all 40 LX requirements, the recognition portfolio they may 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:
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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