Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974)

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A 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 Services

3. Summary of Competency Standards for Pharmacists providing Immunisation Services

Domain 5: Professional and Personal Practice
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INTRODUCTION

 

Domain 5 includes behavioural statements that focus on professional practice, the code of conduct and adhering to legal requirements.

 

The competencies required are:

 

5.1 Professional practice;

 

5.2 Ethical and legal practice; and

 

5.3 Continuing professional development.

 

DOMAIN 5: PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL PRACTICE

COMPETENCIES

BEHAVIOURAL STATEMENTS
5.1 Professional practice
5.1.1 Support and develop the pharmacy team in the provision of a safe and effective service.
5.1.2 Demonstrate clinical and interpersonal skills.

5.2        Ethical and legal practice
5.2.1 Understand legal and ethical implications, as well as professional liability and responsibility.
5.2.2 Adhere to the Acts, regulations, rules and guidelines related to the supply of vaccines.
5.3 Continuing professional development
5.3.1 Reflect on personal practice skills.
5.3.2 Identify and address learning needs.