TO MARK the launch of NAIDOC Week this week, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is urging all pharmacists practising in Australia to undertake the Deadly Pharmacists Foundation Training Program.
Co-developed with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, the program works to grow the cultural knowledge and understanding that underpins quality healthcare.
The PSA encourages all pharmacists to interact with patients by making a commitment to undertake the free training this NAIDOC Week, and gain a better understanding of the health needs of First Nations people.
Additionally, pharmacists who are looking to gain the new MMR credential can upload their certificate of completion of the Deadly Pharmacists Foundation Training program as evidence of APC Performance Outcome 1.1.
The training demonstrates the profession's learning to promote, maintain and advocate for cultural safety, respect and responsiveness in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
PSA National President Fei Sim commented, "our longstanding commitment to culturally safe healthcare continues to grow, and we continue to advocate for permanent funding for the integration of pharmacists into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health services". JG
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