APC Accreditation of Pharmacy Education Programs 2

Question 1

Under the APC Accreditation Standards, which body formally approves an accredited pharmacy program as qualifying for registration purposes in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The Pharmacy Board of Australia

Answer

The Pharmacy Board of Australia approves programs accredited by the APC as qualifying for pharmacist registration under the National Law.

Question 2

What is the standard maximum duration of an initial accreditation period granted to a newly accredited pharmacy program in Australia?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

APC typically grants initial accreditation for up to 5 years, after which programs must seek re-accreditation.

Question 3

Which APC accreditation standard domain specifically addresses the curriculum design and learning outcomes of a pharmacy program?

Accepted Answer

Program of Study

Answer

The 'Program of Study' domain within APC standards covers curriculum design, content, and intended learning outcomes.

Question 4

A pharmacy school proposes to increase its student intake by 40% without corresponding changes to facilities. Which APC accreditation standard would this primarily threaten?

Accepted Answer

Resources and infrastructure adequacy

Answer

Increasing student numbers without scaling facilities threatens the Resources and Infrastructure standard, which requires adequate physical and staffing resources.

Question 5

Under APC accreditation requirements, experiential placements in pharmacy programs must be supervised by whom?

Accepted Answer

A registered pharmacist

Answer

APC standards require that experiential placements be supervised by registered pharmacists to ensure professional competency development.

(APC) Australian Pharmacy Council Practice Test

(APC) Australian Pharmacy Council Practice Test

APC Accreditation of Pharmacy Education Programs 2