Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974)Board NoticesA Pharmacist who offers Immunisation Services in South Africa: Scope of Practice, Competency Standards and the Criteria to Accredit a Generic Short Course for Pharmacists in Immunisation and Injection Technique, and delivering Immunisation ServicesPart 3: Criteria to Accredit a Generic Short Course for Pharmacists in Immunisation and Injection Technique, and delivering Immunisation Services10. Qualifications and experience of presenters/facilitators |
The presenters of the immunisation and injection technique course must—
| (a) | Have an undergraduate pharmacy qualification, i.e. Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree, or recognised equivalent, plus relevant postgraduate training; |
| (i) | be registered as a Practising Pharmacist with the SAPC; and |
| (ii) | have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Practising Pharmacist and a minimum of three years’ experience in the field of study at a higher education institution or skills development provider registered with SAPC. |
| (b) | Work in collaboration with a qualified clinician i.e. a medical practitioner or professional nurse (registered with the relevant professional body) with a minimum of three years’ practical experience in the practical skills training offered, where required. |