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Comparing and contrasting registration as a pharmacist in Australia and Canada
Introduction
“The history of pharmacy is almost as long as the history of humanity.”
- Stephen G. Greenwood
Man has walked this Earth for a long time and, during that time, they have suffered from ailments. It may not be common practice now to make offerings to the Gods in an attempt to seek a cure but, there are still aspects from ancient times evident within modern pharmacy practice. Albeit refined and better understood now, the medicines and practices established all those years ago have trickled down and firmly found a place to call home all over the world.
This trickle down can be
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The extra year taken in Canada can be attributed to the remarkable extended offerings of experiential placements. Spread over the last 3 years of the program, pharmacy students in Canada undertake, on average, 28 weeks of placement compared to the 4 weeks in Australia undertaken in one semester.
Table 1 Comparison of Australian and Canadian Universities and Internships Australia Canada
Number of universities offering pharmacy program 181 102
Average program length 4 years 5 years3
Average placement length 4 weeks 28 weeks3
Duration of internship 1824 hours4 Completed in program
The purpose of undertaking placements within a degree enables students to practice in a controlled learning environment with a supervisor to develop an appreciation of the role of pharmacists in the health care system. The extra 24 weeks of placement in Canadian programs is attributed to the supervised hours required during an internship. This allows a Canadian and Australian student to begin a pharmacy undergraduate program and enter the workforce as a professional at relatively similar times.
Internship
To ensure a high standard of pharmacy professionals are entering the work force, upon completion of an accredited degree and the internship hours, the student is then tasked with completing a written and oral examination.
The written multiple choice section of the Australian internship exam focuses on domains 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the National
A growing demand has emerged in the healthcare field for well-trained pharmacy technicians to assist the pharmacist in many practice settings by assuming greater responsibilities. These may include order entry, filing prescription orders, compounding sterile preparations, cart fill exchanges, inventory control, operation of automated technology, utilizing the computer system as well as fulfilling other patient specific duties. Well-trained pharmacy technicians in retail and institutional settings are a vital part of the healthcare team.
I believe the education and training in pharmacy school will develop competencies that are needed to be a professional pharmacist. The PharmD. curriculum will help me build up my pharmaceutical and biomedical
My strongest impetus for the study of this major is pegged on the personal urge to improve the lives and health of those around me. I would only be able to serve the health of others when I am fully acquainted with the knowledge of pharmacy, which to me is one of the noblest professions. I am deeply concerned about the welfare of others. My experiences, especially as I visit hospitals form a significant part in influencing my choice to study pharmacy. At one point, I felt very bad when a pharmacist in a hospital I had visited was very indolent in serving a patient. All human beings would feel adored and valued when they are given appropriate attention in regard to their health. The health profession has a mission geared towards safeguarding people's health and that mission is perfectly in sync with my desires. I want to be exceptional, to do my best in caring for people, and attend to their interest to the best of my knowledge. I admire nourishing hope to desolate patients and always give them a reason to
The final exam (given by a board of pharmacy) takes three days to complete. It includes theoretical questions on pharmacy disciplines and also a practical exam.
Before being eligible to enter pharmacy school it is require to attend college for at least two year, however, it is common for some people to receive an undergraduate degree and then enter into pharmacy school (Pharmacist). Before entering into pharmacy school I, plan to take undergraduate coursework in physics, chemistry, biology, and calculus. And then after two years of college I, plan on entering pharmacy school. After entering in the pharmacy school it takes four years to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharmacy). A Doctor of Pharmacy means that after passing the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) that you can demonstrate the necessary skills to safely distribute medicine (Pharmacy). Even after receiving a Doctor of Pharmacy many people choose to further the understanding of pharmacy through additional residencies and fellowships for an extra one to two years of education. Already in high school I have taken higher level math and sciences to prepare me for college. My math classes have included algebra one, geometry, algebra two, pre-calculus, and dual- credit calculus. My science classes have included earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics. After going through the necessary education to pursue a career in pharmacy I plan to jump right into the work force. A lot of hard work and dedication is required for me to obtain my goals but I am up to the
An internship can also heighten the awareness of community issues, motivates to create opportunities, embrace new ideas, and give direction to positive change. A successful internship can provide valuable information in making decisions about the direction of future studies or employment. An internship is an opportunity to not only use and develop industry-related knowledge and skills, but also to enhance some of the skills that are transferable to any professional work setting. For some people, the internship is the first introduction to the world of work. No matter where the skills and understanding of professionalism lie, internship is a chance to develop them even further.
My interest in the PGY1 Residency Program at Kaiser Permanente Orange County has been sparked by my attraction to the field of hospital pharmacy. More specifically, I am interested in an inpatient hospital pharmacy experience that the Kaiser Permanente provides. During summer 2017, I was an intern pharmacist at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, and I learned a lot about the pharmacist’s role in a hospital setting. After completing that rotation, I hoped I could learn more about the pharmacist’s role in a hospital setting. The reason I am more interested in residency program at Kaiser Permanente is many different kinds of experiences that Kaiser provides, such as Ambulatory Care, and Drug Use Management.
“Becoming a pharmacist requires years of education and training to obtain the necessary knowledge, skills and certifications. Aspiring pharmacists can spend anywhere between six years to thirteen years completing pre-requisites”(Learn how to become.org) “Pharmacists must have a doctor of pharmacy (pharm. D.) a 4-year professional degree. They must also be licensed.” To be licensed you are required to pass two exams. (bls.gov) Which one is called NAPLEX. “The NAPLEX measures a candidate's knowledge of the practice of pharmacy.” The NAPLEX exams determine whether a potential pharmacist can identify practice standards for safe and effective pharmacotherapy and optimize therapeutic outcomes in patients. This also determines whether a certain person can identify and determine safe and accurate methods to prepare and dispense medications. They must also be able to provide and imply health care information to promote optimal health
The passing of the pharmacy technician certification exam is another requirement that has to be done in
“APhA-ASP recommends that all pharmacy students be granted a pharmacy intern license at the beginning of their first year of school, contingent upon verified active enrollment in a pharmacy school.”
A pharmacist’s education can consist up to eight years of high level education. To start pharmacists must earn a degree at a pharmacy school. Pharmacy hopefuls must already have at least two years of college education, to even have a chance of acceptance into a pharmacy school. Another requirement to get into a
After deciding to get entry into the PharmD program, I started on-line research for many pharmacy colleges and curriculum. Following the research, I contacted the colleges with questions about the college program, curriculum, and admission process. I was touched by the Roseman University’s outstanding communication and quick problem solving service with best answers. My all questions were answered and I felt that I was being taken care by my another family. Moreover, the unique block system curriculum is more approachable to me where I can get expertise on one subject at a time. It provides thorough knowledge of each subject. Additionally, the didactic curriculum makes possible to apply theoretical knowledge on real life settings. It makes me more
Provides training and experience for the next generation of pharmacists and provides student intern the opportunity to deliver evidence-based care as a healthcare extender.
I spent my three week’s Introductory Institutional-Practice Pharmacy Experience (IPPE) from 6/12/17 to 6/30/17 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, which turned out to be an unforgettable, eye-opening learning experience.
Pharmacists have a lot of qualifications they must meet in order to obtain a job. Many hospitals require a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. A Bachelors Degree is accepted for