Training Requirements

Initial Training

Pharmacy assistants and dispensary assistants employed in QCPP accredited pharmacies, who are involved in the delivery of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines, must complete mandatory initial training via a Recognised Course in the supply of these products.

• Recognised Courses for Initial Training

Refresher Training

After completing initial training, pharmacies must demonstrate that a minimum of three hours of training on the delivery of these medicines has been completed for each year. The Refresher Training Guidelines explains the requirements for QCPP accredited pharmacies.

• Refresher Training Guidelines
• Approved Refresher Training

The Refresher Training Criteria Approval form describes the criteria that must be met for Refresher Training Approval.

• Refresher Training Criteria

Information for training organisations seeking to apply for Refresher Training approval

Organisations seeking Refresher Training approval for pharmacy assistant training material should contact QCPP prior to completing the application form (see below). Contact details are as follows:

Carolyn Brody Email: refreshertraining@qcpp.com
Ph: 02 6270 1888

• Refresher Training Approval Application Form
• Refresher Training Approval Application Form - Supplementary