Information for Stream B Candidates
A summary of the Stream B
process follows. More detailed information about the Stream B
process can be found in the Stream B Candidates’ Information
Handbook. Links to other useful information for
the Stream B process appear at the end of this page.
Initial Eligibility Assessment
An initial assessment of a
candidate’s qualifications and associated documents is undertaken
to determine an applicant's eligibility to undertake the secondary
assessment which is the Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (KAPS) examination for Stream A or the
Competency Assessment of Overseas Pharmacists (CAOP) examination for Stream B.
English Language Requirements
Stream B candidates are exempt from undertaking the English language
requirement.
Competency Assessment of Overseas Pharmacists (CAOP)
The CAOP consists of one
paper of 105 multiple choice questions (MCQ) which include calculations,
plus one short answer question, to be taken over three hours. It is
based on the current competencies for Australian pharmacy practice.
This examination is available four times per year in London, Auckland and
all capital cities in Australia.
After successful completion
of the CAOP candidates must meet the Pharmacy Board of Australia (PBA)
requirements for registration.
PBA
Registration requirements
Stream B candidates are required to
complete a shorter period of supervised practice and require limited
registration for supervised practice. An Application for limited registration for supervised practice as a
Pharmacist - ALPS-60 must be submitted with an Application for approval of supervised practise as a pharmacist
AASP-07 before supervised practice may be commenced.
Further information can be
obtained from the PBA Website.
Supervised practice
Supervised practice is a
period of practical experience of at least 152 hours undertaken in an
Australian pharmacy under the direct supervision of an Australian
registered pharmacist. The placement must be approved by the PBA
before commencement. It is to be commenced after successfully completing
the CAOP.
Candidates must hold an appropriate visa which
allows them to work under supervision in a training position. Candidates
should contact their nearest migration office for further information on
visas.
Oral Examination
The
oral competency examination is conducted by the PBA.
Candidates may attempt the
oral examination after successfully completing the CAOP
examination.
Further information
regarding the oral examination including examination dates is available on the
Schedule of Oral Examinations page on the PBA website.
All interns completing the
registration process will undergo criminal history checks prior to being
registered.
Useful Information
Click on the links to download useful
documents for Stream B Candidates.
Stream B Candidates Information
Handbook
Other relevant information can be found
on the What’s
New and FAQs pages on this website.
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) has an Assessment Subsidy for Overseas Trained Professionals to assist in the cost of assessments and/or examinations. For information
about eligibility requirements go to the ASDOT page on the DEEWR
website.
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