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Pharmacy internship
Pharmacy graduates of an approved program of study need to undertake an internship under the supervision of a registered pharmacist preceptor to be eligible for registration as a pharmacist in Australia.
Pharmacy graduates apply for provisional registration and approval of supervised practice with AHPRA. Requirements for supervised practice are set by the Pharmacy Board of Australia (PBA). Interns must complete 1824 hours of supervised practice, undertake an accredited intern training program and successfully pass a written and oral examination to be eligible for full registration.
Intern Training Programs (ITP) must meet the accreditation standards set by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC). The accreditation standards address the criteria for initial registration as set out in the NCSFPA. Training provided
by ITP providers allows interns to apply their academic knowledge and skills in conjunction with practical experience to progress from student to competent pharmacist.
Pharmacist registration allows pharmacists to work anywhere in Australia, however State legislations vary and it is the responsibility of individual pharmacists to be aware of and to practice according to the legislation in the State they are working in.
Intern Training Programs in NSW
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