APC Continuing Professional Development 2

Question 1

Under the APC CPD framework, what is the minimum number of CPD hours a pharmacist must complete annually to maintain registration?

Accepted Answer

20 hours

Answer

The Pharmacy Board of Australia requires pharmacists to complete a minimum of 20 hours of CPD per year.

Question 2

A pharmacist completes an online module but does not reflect on how it applies to their practice. According to CPD principles, this activity is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Level 1 – Reviewing

Answer

Consuming information without reflection is classified as Level 1 (Reviewing) in the CPD framework.

Question 3

Which body is primarily responsible for setting CPD requirements for pharmacists in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacy Board of Australia (PBA)

Answer

The Pharmacy Board of Australia sets the mandatory CPD standards that registered pharmacists must meet.

Question 4

A pharmacist identifies a gap in their knowledge about new anticoagulant therapies. The BEST first step in the CPD cycle is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the identified learning need in a CPD plan

Answer

The CPD cycle begins with identifying and documenting learning needs before selecting activities.

Question 5

Which of the following CPD activities would MOST likely qualify as Level 3 – Learning?

Accepted Answer

Completing an accredited workshop with assessment

Answer

Level 3 CPD involves structured learning with formal assessment, such as an accredited workshop.

(APC) Australian Pharmacy Council Practice Test

(APC) Australian Pharmacy Council Practice Test

APC Continuing Professional Development 2