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PSA Intern Training Program

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Transform your provisional registration into a successful pharmacy career with our accredited Intern Training Program (ITP).

  

Our Intern Training Program is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council and designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in your pharmacy career. 

 

Who the Intern Training Program is for 

The PSA Intern Training Program is for pharmacy graduates who want to become a registered pharmacist. This includes: 

 

  • Pharmacists with provisional AHPRA registration 
  • Australian pharmacy graduates from Board approved programs 
  • Overseas qualified pharmacists who have passed KAPS or OPRA examinations 

Program details

Fees

$1,950 (including GST).

Flexible payment option:
6 monthly installments of $325 

 

Duration

Up to 24 months

 

Delivery mode

Blended delivery combining
face-to-face workshops, online workshops, online assessments and workplace-based training 

 

Ready to launch your pharmacy career?

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How the program works 

The PSA Intern Training Program is designed to help you meet your registration requirements. You will receive dedicated support as you participate in: 

 

  • Structured training workshops (face-to-face and online),  
  • Workplace-based assessments, and 
  • Comprehensive, AI-powered exam preparation. 

 

Why choose the PSA’s Intern Training Program 

Our comprehensive program offers authentic assessments aligned to the APC Performance Outcomes Framework, prepares you to apply your knowledge in practice and ensures you are competent according to the National Competency Standards Framework for pharmacists in Australia.  

 

Our intern training program offers: 

 

  • Flexible learning options 
  • Expert trainer and assessor support 
  • AI-powered exam preparation 
  • Access to eMIMS and electronic Therapeutic Guidelines (eTG) 
  • Supportive community of pharmacy professionals 

 

Our program is designed to provide interns with the following vocational outcomes: 

 

  • Lead their own professional development 
  • Apply advanced consultation skills for collaborative decision making 
  • Manage the quality use of medicines 
  • Design and implement a public health initiative 
  • Manage and resolve complex and sensitive problems 

 

By participating in the ITP, interns can:  

 

  • Complete pharmacist immunisation training (valued at $745) for no additional cost 
  • Earn the 11255NAT Graduate Certificate in Applied Pharmacy Practice upon successful completion (eligibility requirements apply)  

 

Graduate membership of PSA is included when you enrol in the ITP (valued at $249). As part of your membership you will also receive:  

 

  • Access to PSA’s extensive educational resources 
  • CPD planning and reporting tools 
  • Eligibility for PSA MIMS Intern Pharmacist of the Year 

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Testimonials

I enrolled in PSA intern program because majority of the pharmacist that I asked what is the best ITP, they answered PSA. Mary Rose Suan
PSA Intern training program was recommended to me by my colleague at work. I must say the flexibility and support I got through the training helped me a lot. Bridget Oboh
Quote-2. There is great support from the ITP coordinators and the workshops are engaging and relevant to pharmacy practice_ Ayomide Ogundipe

FAQs

When can I enrol?

Students can enrol at any time of the year and are separated into two intakes depending on their enrolment date: 

  • First intake: 1 October – 31 March 
  • Second intake: 1 April – 30 September 
How do I access my course?

You will receive an email when your enrolment has been confirmed. You can then access your course via the following steps:  

  1. Login in at my.psa.org.au 
  2. Click on My Courses & Training and select intern program under Not Started or In Progress. 
  3. This will open another page, scroll down and press the launch button to access your course. 
Where does the training take place?

Training is delivered via mixed delivery. Interns will complete face-to-face and online workshops in their registered state, as well as online assessments and learning. This is also complemented with workplace-based assessments completed at your Approved Supervised Practice site. 

What are the entry requirements

Potential interns must supply evidence confirming they: 

  • hold provisional registration, and 
  • have an AHPRA approved preceptor, and 
  • Have an AHPRA approved supervised practice location 
How long do I have to complete the course?

The course can be completed in a minimum period of 9 months up to a maximum period of 24 months. Our trainers and assessors can work with you to accommodate submission dates if required. Extensions beyond two years are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

What exam support is provided?

We offer training sessions as part of the training workshops including one session on the written exam and multiple sessions on the oral exam. 

 

Interns have access to two extra written exam modules (optional) and six mock exams for the oral exam, as well as the new Audirie AI-powered exam scenarios. They also have access to the Learner Support team and the trainer and assessors for any questions they might have about the exams. 

What is a preceptor?

A preceptor is a pharmacist with General Registration who is responsible for the overall supervision and development of the intern. 

Are the workshops mandatory?

Interns must attend all required workshops (face-to-face and online). 

PSA are proud to be in partnership with eMIMs

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