Pharmacy Daily | Universal Applications of the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Framework

With the recent announcement that the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) will take on the role of credentialing Advanced Practitioners and the ongoing discussions around the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Framework (APPF), it is a good time to consider how this topic has relevance to our entire profession – not just those practising at the most advanced level who will be seeking credentialing. Advanced Practice is defined as “practice that is so significantly different from that achieved at initial registration that it warrants recognition by professional peers and the public of the expertise of the practitioner and the education, training and experience from which that capability was derived.” There is a risk the Advanced Practice agenda will be seen as relevant to only a small group in our profession but the APPF can be useful for everyone, not just those seeking credentialing. The APPF provides a framework for individual professional development that can be used to map evidence of performance and identify areas for advancement, starting soon after registration. I strongly encourage individuals to familiarise themselves with the latest initiatives relating to Advanced Pharmacy Practice in Australia. There will be many organisations and universities across the country who have offerings to assist practitioners in their journey to advanced practice. This includes Monash University and NAPE postgraduate courses which are focused on advancing practice. This week’s contributor is Kirstie Galbraith, Director of PSPDU at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Monash University

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