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Intern Training Programs (ITPs) offered in NSW
NATIoNAl AllIANCE FoR PHARMACy EDuCATIoN (NAPE)
The NAPE ITP is offered at the University of Sydney, Monash University, the University of South Australia and the University of Queensland. It provides opportunities
to combine internship with credit points towards a postgraduate qualification.
The teaching approach is through case-based learning to cover pharmacy practice issues and involves close ongoing interaction with other interns and practising pharmacists in discussion forums and face-to-face seminars.
Cost: This program qualifies for
HECS-HELP as it is embedded in the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice which attracts Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs).
PHARMACEuTICAl SoCIETy oF AuSTRAlIA (PSA)
The PSA ITP offers 2 rounds of enrolments per year and the course can be fast tracked to be completed in 6 months. The course features online assessments, workplace based projects, and face to face workshops in Sydney and major regional centres of Australia. The course is run nationally and provides flexibility of access should the intern’s situation change. At completion of the program, participants receive a Graduate Certificate in Applied Pharmacy Practice. Credits from this certificate can be used
for further study qualifications such as the
Graduate Diploma of Applied Pharmacy Practice or the Diploma of Management.
Cost: Single payment of $1,950
(tax deductible, for 2014 year) OR pay monthly instalments over 6 months OR pay later with VET FEE-HELP.
PHARMACy GuIlD oF AuSTRAlIA (PGA)
The Guild ITP course features workshops and tutorials delivered by experienced pharmacy tutors and expert community pharmacy practitioners. Guild interns receive a face-to-face workplace visit, online interaction with intern pharmacists and tutors across Australia, and support for interns and preceptors.
The strong emphasis on community pharmacy practice in the Guild ITP
includes coverage of primary healthcare, non-prescription medicines, treatment
and referral of common minor illnesses, medication management, professional programs, the QCPP and more. The Guild ITP also offers free registration at key pharmacy congresses including APP, the National Convention and Exhibition and the Pharmacy Western Australia Forum.
The Guild ITP is offered in Queensland, New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and Western Australia.
Cost: $1,856 (for 2014 year)
FoR MoRE INFoRMATIoN
National Alliance for Pharmacy Education (NAPE)
www.nape.edu.au/ interntrainingprogram
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)
www.psa.org.au/intern
Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA)
www.nsw-interntrainingprogram.com
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