THE Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) has launched its Independent Program, which offers Learning Experiences as building blocks for recognition portfolios that can be started by Australian pharmacists, regardless of their career stage or practice setting.
According to the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia President Tom Simpson, "the Independent Program marks the second pathway for recognition as an ANZCAP Resident, Registrar or Consultant (Fellow), following the Oct launch of the Foundation Program, which recognises prior professional experience and is now also available in New Zealand".
The program aims to recognise progression in each pharmacist and technician career, as well as the specialty practice areas that practitioners are focusing on.
ANZCAP recognises Registrars or Consultants with one or two of 40 specialty areas.
"We've enjoyed seeing recognition photos spread organically on social media since the launch of ANZCAP on 2023 World Pharmacists Day," commented Simpson.
"Now, a dedicated section on 'Sharing your achievements' will help ensure pharmacists make the most of their digital badge, certificate and short recognition summaries, designed for personal and professional purposes."
The Independent Program will be followed by Resident and Registrar Training Programs, guiding fast-track recognition portfolio completion in two years, plus recognition for pharmacy technicians and students next year. JG
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