Ethics & Professionalism Courses for Pharmacists in Australia

Yes. The courses are built for pharmacists registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia through Ahpra — whether you work in community, hospital, or other pharmacy settings. The content addresses the ethical and professional standards the Pharmacy Board expects. Please note that while the courses are aligned with Pharmacy Board and Ahpra guidelines, they are not formally accredited, and it is your responsibility to confirm with the Pharmacy Board or Ahpra whether they will be accepted toward your specific CPD requirements.

The courses are aligned with Pharmacy Board and Ahpra guidelines and are designed to support continuing professional development in ethics and professionalism. However, they are not formally accredited CPD courses. It is the responsibility of each pharmacist to confirm with the Pharmacy Board through Ahpra whether these courses will be accepted toward their individual CPD obligations before enrolling for that purpose.

Yes. The courses are specifically designed to support pharmacists facing an investigation, inquiry, or fitness to practise review. They address insight, remediation, reflection, and demonstrating that past concerns will not be repeated — all central to Pharmacy Board and Ahpra proceedings. These courses are not formally accredited, and you should seek independent legal or regulatory advice about what evidence of learning will be accepted in your specific case.

Each course is priced at A$99. A Bulk Buy Offer is also available on the website for those purchasing multiple courses.

The Dealing with a Complaint or Investigation Professionally course is designed for this situation. It covers the investigation process, how to respond professionally, lessons to be learned, and how to maintain resilience. As with all courses on this platform, they are not formally accredited, and you should confirm with your regulatory body or seek professional advice regarding their suitability for your circumstances.

The library covers: ethics and conduct standards, professionalism, duty of candour, confidentiality, privacy and consent, communication, documentation, social media conduct, teamwork, prescribing guidance (highly relevant to pharmacists), clinical competence, probity and honesty, financial integrity, professional boundaries, fitness to practise, insight, remediation, and reflection. All content is aligned with Pharmacy Board and Ahpra guidelines, though the courses are not formally accredited.

The Fitness to Practise for Healthcare Professionals course is designed for pharmacists involved in Pharmacy Board and Ahpra proceedings. It covers how complaints and investigations work, what to expect at hearings, how to demonstrate insight and remediation, and what outcomes are possible. These courses are not formally accredited, and you should confirm with your regulatory body or legal adviser what evidence of learning will be accepted in your particular case.

Yes. The Prescribing Guidance and Standards for Healthcare Professionals course covers ethical and professional standards for safe prescribing, including regulatory guidelines, controlled substances, and prescribing protocols — topics highly relevant to pharmacists, particularly those in expanded scope roles. The course is aligned with Pharmacy Board and Ahpra guidelines but is not formally accredited. Confirm with your regulatory body whether it meets your CPD requirements.

The Financial Integrity for Healthcare Professionals course addresses financial ethics including conflicts of interest, industry relationships, billing ethics, gift policies, and the requirement for full transparency — all of particular relevance to pharmacists given the commercial nature of many pharmacy settings. The course is aligned with Pharmacy Board and Ahpra guidelines but is not formally accredited.

Yes. The Social Media Professionalism and Boundaries for Healthcare Professionals course covers the risks of social media for pharmacists, including Ahpra guidance on online conduct, digital confidentiality, and protecting your professional reputation. As with all courses on this platform, they are not formally accredited, and you should confirm CPD acceptance with your regulatory body.

Yes. There are two dedicated courses: Professional Boundaries and Ethical Boundaries with Patients and Colleagues. These cover the boundary spectrum, dual relationships, warning signs of boundary drift, and maintaining appropriate professional relationships. Please note these courses are not formally accredited, and it is your responsibility to check with your regulatory body that they will be accepted for your specific CPD or regulatory purposes.

The courses are written by healthcare professionals familiar with pharmacy regulation in Australia, with content aligned with Pharmacy Board and Ahpra guidelines. Please note that alignment with regulatory guidelines does not constitute formal accreditation. Pharmacists are encouraged to confirm with the Pharmacy Board or Ahpra whether the courses meet their individual CPD requirements.

Yes. The Documentation for Healthcare Professionals course teaches how to create clear, legally defensible records that meet Pharmacy Board and Ahpra standards, covering electronic records, amendments, and common documentation errors. These courses are not formally accredited, and you should confirm with your regulatory body whether completing this course will satisfy your specific requirements.

The Remediation for Fitness to Practise course provides practical guidance on developing remediation action plans, evidencing meaningful change, and demonstrating that original concerns have been properly addressed. Please be aware that these courses are not formally accredited. If your registration conditions specify particular remediation requirements, confirm with your regulatory body or legal adviser that this course will fulfil those conditions.

Yes. A Bulk Buy Offer is available on the website, suitable for individual pharmacists completing several courses or for pharmacy owners providing ethics and professionalism training for their team. All courses are aligned with Pharmacy Board and Ahpra guidelines but are not formally accredited. Each practitioner remains responsible for confirming with their regulatory body that the courses meet their individual CPD requirements.