Complementary knowledge
November 28, 2011
COMPLEMENTARY Medicines are a
distinct class of medicine from over
the counter and prescription
medicines and as such require a
separate base of knowledge and
understanding, according to the
Complementary Healthcare Council
of Australia (CHC).
Speaking in response to
comments from PSA National
President, Grant Kardachi, which
suggested that it is the role of
Industry to ensure pharmacy staff
hold knowledge of the
complementary medicines that
they are selling, the CHC said that it
has established a professional
development program designed for
those looking to improve their
complementary medicine
knowlegde base, in particular
pharmacists and pharmacy
assistants.
“Industry accredited and soon to
be attracting significant CPD points,
it exists to bridge the gap for
Pharmacists, Pharmacy assistants
and anyone else looking to gain
further knowledge and
understanding of the
Complementary Medicines
Industry,” said Dr Wendy Morrow,
Executive Director of the CHC.
“In addition to our Professional
Development Program, the CHC
continues to actively work with the
TGA and other stakeholders to
develop better guidance
documents for those in Industry, as
well as offering regular education
and training seminars for both
Industry and Consumers,” she
added.
According to the CHC,
complementary medicines
education is particularly pertinent
for pharmacy staffers as
approximately 40% of all
complementary medicines in
Australia are purchased in
pharmacies.
The CHC’s training program
provides “in-depth an up to date
non product, non-brand training”,
and is made up of individual
certificates which are designed to
complement existing skills, see -
www.chc.org.au/Education-Programs.
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