Overseas Pharmacist Interns
CHECKLIST OF IMPORTANT DATES
Law and Ethics Workshop and Examination for non-reciprocal overseas pharmacists 2009 dates
The NZ College of Pharmacists organises the law and ethics workshop, audio conferences and the examination for non-reciprocal overseas pharmacists wishing to register in New Zealand. These are both held twice yearly if there are sufficient numbers. Please contact the Pharmacy Council to clarify if you are required to undertake this pathway to registration.
Our preliminary dates (which are subject to confirmation) are:
The EVOLVEAssessment Centre Wednesday May 19th (this date IS confirmed)
Law Examination: April 14th
Workshop: week of March 15th – 19th (workshop will run over 3 days)
Audioconference #2: week of March 8-12 (a one and a half hour audioconference held in the evening on ONE night during this week)
Audioconference #1: week of March 1-5 (a one and a half hour audioconference held in the evening on ONE night during this week)
NOTE: Please DO NOT making any booking arrangements with respect to these dates – they are very preliminary only!
For more information contact
BOB BUCKHAM - Programmes Manager College of Pharmacists b.buckham@psnz.org.nz
Phone
04 802 0036
TRAINING DAYS
You will be invited to attend a three day workshop in March and a three day workshop in August. This is not compulsory for overseas pharmacist interns so a fee for each day does apply. Any overnight accommodation and travel are your responsibility.
CALCULATIONS
It is now compulsory for all intern pharmacists to demonstrate competence in pharmaceutical calculations prior to attending the Assessment Centre.
All interns will have the opportunity to achieve the required level of accuracy in calculations.
The tests will vary so that all candidates have an equal chance and that there is no opportunity for cheating.
Overseas pharmacist interns due to attend the Assessment Centre will be notified that they will be required to sit their two calculations tests at their workplace, under the supervision of their preceptor or another pharmacist. Everyone will sit the tests at the same time to maintain the integrity of the assessment.
ASSESSMENT CENTRE
Two Assessment Centre's will be held annually in May and November.
Those interns required to re-attend the Assessment Centre will have to pay the full cost of attendance.
An example of the scenarios used at the Assessment Centre can be found here
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