NZ Pharmacy Intern OSCE case studies

The Pharmacy Council Assessment Centre OSCE examination is the practical assessment that sits inside the New Zealand pathway from Intern Pharmacist to registered Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Council states that to progress from Intern Pharmacist to registration as a Pharmacist you must complete the intern training programme (ITP) while working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, achieve a pass at the Pharmacy Council Assessment Centre OSCE examination, and be deemed fit to practise by the Council in regard to health, conduct and competence. The credential therefore belongs to candidates who have graduated from an accredited Bachelor of Pharmacy programme in New Zealand or Australia (Australian graduates need a degree approved by AHPRA), have registered in the Intern Scope of Practice, and hold an annual practising certificate. Because the exam is a pass/fail station-based clinical examination, preparation should be built around supervised practice rather than last-minute cramming: the Council urges interns to register and start working under supervision in their approved training site as soon as possible after graduation to get the most experience and opportunities to learn. The NZ Pharmacy Intern OSCE case studies are 5 cases and about 3,089 words.