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Within Australia, SHPA has the sole rights to offer the CGP credential as a professional recognition certification for pharmacists. The internationally recognised Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (CCGP) certification process provides an outstanding professional development opportunity for pharmacists to demonstrate their experience and skills in providing pharmaceutical care for the elderly. This provides professionally rewarding opportunities for pharmacists to participate in existing and emerging clinical services, such as medication management review programs . The CGP credential identifies pharmacists uniquely qualified to provide standard of care that the elderly deserve.

Registration for examination by computer based testing (CBT)

From March 2006, CCGP examinations will be conducted by computer-based testing (CBT). Exams are typically conducted where secure testing carrels are available. Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP), CCGP's psychometric testing service, will administer the CBT exam.  AMP conducts its exams in Sydney.  Alternatively, Adelaide and the SHPA Federal Office in Melbourne can be used as exam centres with AMP's permission.

Candidates register at: http://www.ccgp.org/pharmacist/certification/location.htm and receive instructions to make an appointment for the exam in Sydney or Melbourne, via email.

On the day of the examination, candidates will be given the opportunity to practice taking the exam. The time used for practice will not be counted as part of the exam time and will help a candidate become comfortable with the computer testing process. A Candidate Guide that fully explains the process can be downloaded from http://www.ccgp.org/pharmacist/computerbasedtesting.html. An added benefit is that the candidate will receive immediate score results. Candidates who successfully pass the exam will be awarded certification at any time throughout the year. This will support the need for pharmacists to provide evidence of certification in a timely manner.

For more information, use the links below:

• SHPA factsheet Accreditation System for Medication Management Reviews
• Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (CGP) Credential Fact Sheet
• Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (CCGP) website
• A Self-Assessment Examination (SAE) has been designed to help pharmacists measure their knowledge and skills in geriatric pharmacy practice and help candidates prepare for the Certification Examination in Geriatric Pharmacy. Go to the CCGP website to order an SAE.
• To contact an Australian pharmacist with CGP credential click here, select Australia from the Locator Map menu, then select your state.
• Email the SHPA Federal Secretariat for more information about CGP exams.