Specialist registration

Question 1

Composition of PSAB

Answer 1

At least 6 registered pharmacists as members incl 1 chairman (appointed among the members by Minister )

Question 2

Functions of PSAB

Answer 2

1. Determine conditions (qualifications, experience etc) for specialist registration
2. Define the specialties
3. Accredit training programmes to be recognised for specialist registration
4. Certify persons having qualifications for specialist registration
5. Recommend to Council programmes for CPE of specialist pharmacists
6. Advise Council on matters related to specialist registration

Question 3

Requirements for registration of specialist pharmacists

Answer 3

A fully registered pharmacist holding valid PC and currently practising in SG AND:
1. Has a relevant postgrad qualification recognised by PSAB
2. Valid specialty certification (in existing 7 specialty)
3. Completed 1y full-time broad-based residency + 1y full-time residency in specialty applied for
4. Accumulated 1y of specialty practice experience in specialty applied for (after residency training), in the 3 years preceding application

Question 4

PSAB

Answer 4

Pharmacy Specialist Accreditation Board

Question 5

Members and Chairman of PSAB are appointed by the Minister. (T/F)

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Minimum number of PSAB members at the meeting

Answer 6

At least 3

Question 7

Board may appoint one or more committees of suitable members to assist it in carrying out its functions. (T/F)

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Specialties in Pharmacy Practice (recognised by PSAB)

Answer 8

• Cardiology
• Critical care
• Geriatric
• Infectious diseases
• Oncology
• Paediatric
• Psychiatry

Question 9

How many specialties are recognised by PSAB?

Answer 9

7

Question 10

Process for specialist registration

Answer 10

1. Pharmacist submits application form with all required documents to PSAB, then SPC
2. PSAB Issues a certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (specialist accreditation)
3. Register applicant in Register of Specialists
4. SPC Issues a specialist certificate of registration in that branch of pharmacy (specialist registration) & Practising Certificate (PC)

Question 11

Difference btw specialist accreditation VS specialist registration

Answer 11

Accreditation offered by PSAB for cert of eligibility for specialist registration (offered by SPC)

Question 12

Term for PSAB members

Answer 12

Up to 3 years

Question 13

Can PSAB members be re-appointed?

Answer 13

Yes