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Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974)

Board Notices

2017 Good Pharmacy Education Standards

1. Minimum Standards for Vision, Mission and Planning

 

INTRODUCTION

 

The purpose of these standards is to ensure that a school’s professional qualifications are backed by a clearly articulated vision and mission and that a strategic planning and evaluation process is used to measure the achievement of the relevant objectives.

 

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR VISION AND MISSION

 

The school must have a published statement of its vision and mission in the areas of education, research, service, professional practice and community engagement. The following matters must be covered in the statement:

 

(a) A fundamental commitment to the preparation of students for the practice of pharmacy, with provision for entry-level competencies necessary for the delivery of pharmaceutical care and public safety in any healthcare setting. It is formulated within the context of a stated policy of ethics.
(b) Alignment with the profession’s vision for practice, research, and education.
(c) A commitment to participate with other stakeholders in the development of new and improved practice models.
(d) The development of pharmacy graduates who are trained to provide patient care services in a team with other health professionals.
(e) A basis for strategic planning.

 

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SYSTEMATIC PLANNING

 

(a) The school must develop, implement, and revise strategic plans to facilitate progress in the achievement of its mission, goals and objectives according to the processes/timelines of the institution.
(b) Strategic plans must be developed through an inclusive process that solicits input and review from and by students, staff, alumni and other stakeholders.
(c) Strategic plans must be in line with and have the support of the institution’s administration.
(d) Strategic plans must include appropriate goals, objectives and strategies.
(e) The school must establish and implement ongoing mechanisms for monitoring, evaluating and documenting progress in achieving the goals and objectives of the strategic plan. Strategic plans must be supported by annual operational plans to enable tracking of progress.