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

Board Notices

A Pharmacist who offers Immunisation Services in South Africa: Scope of Practice, Competency Standards and the Criteria to Accredit a Generic Short Course for Pharmacists in Immunisation and Injection Technique, and delivering Immunisation Services

Part 3: Criteria to Accredit a Generic Short Course for Pharmacists in Immunisation and Injection Technique, and delivering Immunisation Services

10. Qualifications and experience of presenters/facilitators

 

The presenters of the immunisation and injection technique course must—

 

(a) Have an undergraduate pharmacy qualification, i.e. Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree, or recognised equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate training;

 

(i) be registered as a Practising Pharmacist with the SAPC; and
(ii) have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Practising Pharmacist and a minimum of three years’ experience in the field of study at a higher education institution or skills development provider registered with SAPC.

 

(b) Work in collaboration with a qualified clinician i.e. a medical practitioner or professional nurse (registered with the relevant professional body) with a minimum of three years’ practical experience in the practical skills training offered, where required.