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Pharmacy Council of New Zealand information  for Overseas registered pharmacists and Return to Practice Pharmacists

CHECKLIST OF IMPORTANT DATES

Checklist of Important Dates June 2008 - June 2009

Checklist of Important Dates Dec 2008 - June 2009

Law and Ethics

Law and Ethics Workshop and Examination

for non-reciprocal overseas pharmacists 2008

2009 dates to be advised

The NZ College of Pharmacists organises a three day workshop, audioconferences 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.

The dates for the nonREQR Law & Ethics workshop, audioconferences and exam:

Audioconference 1: July 22nd, 8pm to 10pm (this is the booked time but is planned to finish at around 9:30pm)

Audioconference 2: July 29th, 8pm to 10pm (likely to finish at 9:30pm as above)

Workshop (Dunedin): August 6, 7, 8 starting at 9am on the 6th, finishing at 3pm on the 8th.

Exam: September 10 (times to be advised)

it is extremely strongly recommended that you attend the workshop if you wish to sit for this examination, as it is a challenging test even for those who have the benefit of the workshop.The workshops and exams are presented, written and marked by Dr Fiona McCrimmon

.Link to Enrolment form

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.

Calculations Test

Calculations Test Answers

Practice Calculations Answers

 

Assessment Centre

Two Assessment Centre's will be held annually in May and November.

Those interns required to re-attend the Assessment Centre in November will have to pay the full cost of attendance.

An example of the scenarios used at the Assessment Centre can be found here