In August 2019, the PSI commenced a review of the Core Competency Framework. This review included:
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a series of early engagement meetings with key stakeholders to gather views and experiences of using the Core Competency Framework for the purposes outlined above,
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an examination and benchmarking exercise of international developments in competency frameworks to identify areas that could potentially be adopted in the national context and be included in a revised Core Competency Framework, and
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a targeted consultation with registered pharmacists and various other stakeholders to ascertain views and comments on the current Core Competency Framework. The targeted consultation process was informed by the findings of the early engagement meetings.
This
report provides a summary of the feedback received during the review process and includes a response from the PSI.
The report recommends:
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The Core Competency Framework remain unchanged at present
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The PSI explore and consult with stakeholders on:
-the possible introduction of a Core Competency Framework that allows pharmacists to demonstrate different levels of competence;
-the applicability of the Core Competency Framework to all pharmacist roles;
-the inclusion, use and purpose of the behaviours in the Core Competency Framework; and
-the findings of the benchmarking exercise.
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The PSI consider how to provide clarification on the use of the Core Competency Framework for CPD purposes, to highlight that pharmacists must only demonstrate competence in those competencies relevant to their role.
The report and its recommendations were approved by the PSI Council at its meeting on 8 October 2020. It is proposed that on-going review of the Core Competency Framework will continue in 2021, in consultation with our various stakeholders.