What does the AACP do?
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is a national organization representing pharmacy education in the United States. The mission of the AACP is to lead and partner with members in advancing pharmacy education, research, scholarship, practice, and service to improve societal health.
How do I become an accredited pharmacist in Australia?
To become accredited, registered pharmacists must have a combination of professional experience, participation in a continuing professional development program, and evidence they have completed a relevant competency-based assessment such as: Certification in Pharmacotherapy by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties.
What is consultant pharmacist in Australia?
About AACP
Its primary role is to develop and administer the assessment process leading to the accreditation of registered pharmacists. The AACP was established to develop a national approach to the practice of 'consultant' pharmacy as an expansion of the professional health role of pharmacy in Australia.
What is accredited pharmacy?
Accredited pharmacists are well-qualified to assist with the delivery of in-pharmacy programmes such as Medscheck and Diabetes Medscheck, which have been designed to enhance quality use of medicines and reduce the number of adverse medicines events.
What do Consultant Pharmacists do?
Consultant pharmacists ensure their patients' medications are appropriate, effective, as safe as possible and used correctly; and identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems that may interfere with the goals of therapy.