NZ Intern Pharmacist AC study plan

Map the PSNZ intern training programme structure (competence standards, assessment points, portfolio requirements) into a one-page checklist

Identify every assessment and sign-off an intern must complete, and note the evidence each one requires

Set up a portfolio filing system with a folder per competence domain

Draft a personal learning plan template you will complete with your preceptor

Summarise the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand's role in intern training, recertification, and professional standards

Explain the difference between intern training requirements and the annual recertification cycle

List the professional and ethical obligations that apply to interns and pharmacists in New Zealand

Write short notes linking each obligation to a real workplace scenario

Work through the core clinical competence areas (medicines management, patient counselling, dispensing accuracy) and self-rate confidence in each

Identify the three weakest competence areas and write specific improvement actions for each

Practise explaining a complex medicine regimen to a simulated patient in plain language

Record two case reflections in the portfolio using a structured reflection model

Consolidate intern training knowledge with a 40-question self-test across all competence areas

Review every incorrect answer and write a correction note for each

Begin Domain 2 by locating the key practice resources (guidelines, formularies, standards) used in daily practice

Book a mid-point check-in with your preceptor to review portfolio progress

Map the audit and quality improvement cycle: what is audited, how evidence is gathered, and how findings are actioned

Identify the documentation a pharmacy must keep ready for an audit

Draft a mock audit checklist for one practice area such as dispensary records or cold chain

Explain how audit findings feed into continuous quality improvement

Outline the annual recertification requirements, including continuing education recording and reflective practice

Set up a continuing education log and back-fill the last three months of learning activities

Describe how to handle a complaint or incident, including reporting and documentation steps

Review the standards for safe storage, labelling, and record-keeping and note any gaps in your workplace

Sit a full mixed mock assessment weighted 50/50 across both domains under timed conditions

Analyse results by domain and subtopic to find remaining weak spots

Re-study the two weakest subtopics using primary source material

Rehearse a structured verbal explanation of a practice resource or audit process to a colleague

Complete a final portfolio review against your week 1 checklist and close any evidence gaps

Re-test the weak subtopics identified in week 7 and confirm improvement

Practise rapid recall of key figures, timeframes, and documentation requirements

Hold a final preceptor sign-off meeting and agree on remaining actions before assessment