NZ Pharmacy Intern OSCE key terms

The structured, Pharmacy Council-approved programme of supervised practice and learning that a pharmacy graduate must complete before being eligible to sit the registration assessment in New Zealand.

A pharmacy graduate who is completing the ITP under supervision and is working towards registration as a pharmacist in New Zealand.

The registered pharmacist responsible for day-to-day supervision, guidance and assessment of an intern in the workplace, supporting the intern's progress through the training programme.

Pharmacy work carried out by an intern or provisional registrant under the oversight of a registered pharmacist, ensuring patient safety while the person builds competence.

A registration status allowing a graduate to practise pharmacy under specified conditions and supervision while completing requirements for full registration.

The certificate a pharmacist must hold each year to practise legally, issued after meeting the Council's requirements for competence and fitness to practise.

The examination and assessment process an intern must pass at the end of the ITP to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for registration as a pharmacist.

Assessment of an intern's performance in the actual workplace, often using direct observation, case-based discussion or structured feedback from the preceptor.

The ongoing process by which registered pharmacists demonstrate they remain competent and fit to practise, typically through continuing professional development and declarations.

Ongoing learning activities a pharmacist undertakes throughout their career to maintain and improve knowledge, skills and professional performance.

The habit of reviewing your own actions and outcomes, identifying learning needs and changing future practice accordingly, often recorded as part of training and CPD.

The range of activities, responsibilities and settings a pharmacist is trained and authorised to undertake, which may be limited by conditions on registration.

The combination of knowledge, skills, judgement and professional behaviour needed to perform pharmacy tasks safely and effectively to the standard expected of a registered pharmacist.

The requirement that a pharmacist is fit to be registered and to practise safely, assessed across three areas: health, conduct and competence.

A Pharmacy Council process that considers whether a pharmacist's physical or mental health condition may affect their ability to practise safely, and what conditions or support may be needed.

A formal Council process used when concerns exist about a pharmacist's competence, often involving review of practice, interviews or a practical assessment of performance.

The behaviour and professional standards expected of a pharmacist, including honesty, integrity, respect and compliance with legal and ethical obligations.

Behaviour by a pharmacist that falls seriously short of the conduct expected by the profession, and which may justify disciplinary action or conditions on practice.

The Pharmacy Council's published standards of ethical and professional behaviour that pharmacists must follow in their practice and dealings with patients and colleagues.

A situation where a health condition, including substance misuse or mental illness, affects a pharmacist's ability to practise safely and may require assessment or support.

A report made to the Pharmacy Council raising a concern about a pharmacist's health, conduct or competence, which may trigger a formal assessment process.

The legal or professional obligation on certain people to report concerns about a health practitioner's practice or fitness to the relevant authority.

A temporary restriction or suspension of a pharmacist's practice imposed while a concern is investigated, used to protect the public when there is risk.

Restrictions or requirements placed on a pharmacist's registration, such as supervision, restricted hours or additional training, to manage risk while allowing practice.

A person registered under New Zealand health practitioner legislation to provide health services, including pharmacists, who are subject to professional standards and oversight.

The prevention of harm to patients during healthcare, which underpins supervision, reporting obligations and the Council's fitness to practise processes.

The appropriate limits in relationships between pharmacists and patients or colleagues, protecting trust and preventing exploitation or conflicts of interest.

Agreement by a patient to a healthcare action after receiving and understanding relevant information about risks, benefits and alternatives.

The obligation to protect patients' personal health information and only disclose it with consent or where the law permits or requires.

Unauthorised or inappropriate disclosure of a patient's health information, which may amount to professional misconduct and harm trust in pharmacy.

A situation where a pharmacist's personal or financial interests could improperly influence their professional decisions or the advice given to patients.

A raised issue about whether a pharmacist has the skills, knowledge or judgement to practise safely, which may lead to further assessment or support.

Oversight by a registered pharmacist of another person's work, ensuring tasks are performed safely and within that person's competence and authority.

A documented set of goals and activities agreed between an intern and preceptor, guiding progress through the training programme and identifying development needs.

A collection of records, reflections and assessments that an intern uses to demonstrate they have met the required competencies during training.

The defined set of knowledge, skills and behaviours a pharmacist must demonstrate, used to structure training, assess performance and judge competence.

The primary purpose of professional regulation: safeguarding the public by ensuring only fit and competent practitioners are registered and allowed to practise.

The formal procedure for investigating and responding to serious concerns about a pharmacist's conduct or competence, which can result in sanctions or conditions.

A statement a pharmacist makes, often at registration or renewal, confirming they are fit to practise and disclosing any relevant health or conduct matters.