The Australasian College of Pharmacy is a member-based professional organisation that has developed and delivered tailored educational, training, and research programs to advance the pharmacy profession since 1976.
The College offers a comprehensive range of activities that recognise and accommodate the particular needs of community pharmacies, and that support members’ efforts to maintain innovative, high-quality clinical and commercial practices.
We aim to be recognised as:
- A key influencer in the creation of quality education and credentialing standards and systems and practices in Australia
- A key player in the delivery of education which is designed to ensure the standard of pharmacy practice is continually improved.
We are committed to:
- Operating with the highest level of professional integrity, making sound judgements and creating value for our members and supporters;
- Supporting our members to reach their professional and personal development goals;
- Delivering professional development responsive to market needs;
- Recognising the achievement of high standards of excellence; and
- Advancing the practice of pharmacy in Australia.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The College has a solid reputation for providing accredited high-quality, affordable and accessible Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Our CPD activities are delivered by multiple modes including webinar, podcast, and print.
College membership offers access to a broad range of topics including clinical, leadership and management, and professional development, which can contribute to meeting the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s annual requirement for continuing registration.
The College is authorised by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) to accredit CPD activities. Our accreditation processes assure pharmacists that every activity in our extensive CPD Library has been reviewed for educational quality and practice relevance.
In 2023, the College will be delivering a course and accreditation process to enable pharmacists to perform and be remunerated for Medication Management Reviews.
Registered Training Organisation
The Australasian College of Pharmacy is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 88112). This means we can deliver a range of nationally recognised qualifications. The College has selected and customised qualifications and units of competency that specifically help pharmacy owners, their retail managers and staff to manage and grow successful businesses.
Corporate Governance
The College is governed by an eight-member Board elected by College members. The Board's role, powers and procedures are clearly stated in the College’s Constitution.
