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After comprehensive consultation, the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is delighted to publish the final Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Programs 2027. These standards will be used to accredit degree and intern training programs into the future.
Chief Executive Officer Bronwyn Clark said the consultation process gathered wide-ranging feedback from across the sector, supporting the development of standards aligned with the Capability Framework and with a strong emphasis on cultural safety
'The reviewed standards have a strong focus on cultural safety and link assessment to the recently published Capability Framework for Pharmacists entry and re-entry to practice. We have considered where and how they can be harmonised with other professions' accreditation standards to reduce duplication and burden of accreditation to our education providers.
'Standards and accreditation are the enabler that provide education programs the flexibility to innovate while giving the public confidence that, no matter the pathway, graduates meet the same high bar.
'Rigorous accreditation standards, underpinned by the new Capability Framework, and robust accreditation, enable safe and flexible ways to prepare the pharmacists that Australia needs - now and into the future.
'We thank those who provided feedback from the profession, consumers, and across the health sector. It has ensured our standards remain in line with evolving landscapes, scope changes, best practice, and the needs of our community.' Ms Clark concluded
The APC has consulted with partners and stakeholders on the implementation timetable for these new standards, which the Board has published.
Read the Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Programs 2027.