Advancing and assuring quality in pharmacy education

Our vision is to lead accreditation and assessment of education of the pharmacy sector nationally and internationally.
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‌We maintain the high standards of pharmacy education and assess the competency of Australian intern and overseas pharmacists as part of our role to protect the public.
I want my pharmacy qualification recognised in Australia (so I can live or work in Australia)
Skills Assessment
I want to sit the CAOP or KAPS examination
CAOP or KAPS
I want to sit the Australian Intern Written Examination
Intern Written Exam
Intern assessments tools
Learn how to incorporate the new workplace-based assessments tools in your workplace.

Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards

The Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards have been established to recognise and reward leaders in pharmacy education and practice.

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Upcoming exam information
Exam date
Registration period
Results Released
Intern Written Exam
23 - 26 Oct
30 May - 18 Sept
14 Nov
KAPS
20 - 22 Nov
20 Jun - 9 Oct
19 Dec
CAOP
27 - 28 Nov
18 Jul - 30 Oct
12 Dec



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13 September 2023

Join our Examinations Committee

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31 August 2023

Applications open for accreditation of MMR and Aged Care On-Site Pharmacist education programs

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03 July 2023

For our Elders: The vital role of pharmacists in aged care

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Exam Resources

Follow our useful guides to prepare for the exams and complete our past papers. It will help you to assess your knowledge.