Pharmaceutical and advanced therapeutic production credential
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NSW Health has renewed its partnership with Advanced Pharmacy of Australia (AdPha) to deliver targeted education and training for Australian healthcare workers involved in aseptic production, further strengthening the state’s capabilities in preparing pharmaceutical and advanced therapeutic products, to positively impact patient care.
This initiative builds on the success of the 2023 collaboration between NSW Health and AdPha, which delivered a foundational education package focused on governance in this emerging and complex area of practice.
The expanded partnership supports the implementation of the NSW Health Policy Directive: Preparation of Pharmaceutical and Advanced Therapeutic Products, which provides comprehensive guidance on safe and compliant preparation of these products across public health facilities.
With the rapid growth of advanced therapeutic products — including gene and cell therapies — pharmacists and technicians are increasingly required to manage a broader range of complex preparations. The policy sets out standards for both aseptic and non-aseptic preparation, ensuring compliance with key legislation including the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth), Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 (NSW), and other national regulatory frameworks.
To support this, the new Pharmaceutical and Advanced Therapeutic Production Credential has been developed as a robust, evidence-based training program. Delivered through a multi-modal learning approach, the credential ensures all practitioners are skilled in the safe preparation of these products, and operating to the highest professional standards.
The credentialed program is designed for pharmacists, technicians and healthcare personnel across Australia undertaking aseptic compounding or preparation of pharmaceuticals and advanced therapeutic products.
Dr Jean-Frédéric Levesque, Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Health and CEO of the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation, says 'NSW Health has developed a credentialling program for advanced therapeutics that is now being rolled out nationally by the peak body, Advanced Pharmacy Australia – demonstrating the state’s leadership in setting standards for the safe delivery of these innovative treatments. The credential 'opens up opportunities for regional practitioners to deliver therapies and conduct clinical trials within their communities. The hybrid model combines online learning with two days of hands-on training at the Biologics Innovation Facility, a state-of-the-art training location.’
AdPha Vice-President and NSW Board Director, Dr Kate O’Hara, welcomed the strengthened collaboration, which has been led by fellow member Kerry Watts, FANZCAP (Compound., Research), in her role as Project Lead in the NSW Office for Health and Medical Research:
'We’re pleased to deepen our collaboration with NSW Health, reflecting our shared commitment to elevating pharmacy practice through comprehensive training, which will be available to practitioners across Australia.'
Course requirements and time commitment
To successfully complete the course and receive credentialing, participants must:
- Complete all 19 compulsory online modules plus 2 elective topics (approx. 10 hours), AND
- Attend a one-day virtual workshop Thursday, 5 February 2026, AND
- Attend a two-day in-person workshop in Sydney Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March 2026, AND
- Complete workplace-based assessments (approx. 4 hours)
The online topics are pre-recorded and can be accessed at your convenience. Each module clearly states its duration, allowing you to plan accordingly. Modules must be completed in sequential order. You must complete each module, including its associated multiple-choice quiz, before progressing to the next.
The dates listed above are the only dates available for this workshop.
Course workbooks
Throughout the course, you will be provided with four workbooks:
- Portfolio Assessment Workbook – Available upon enrolment
- Virtual Workshop Workbook – Available one week before the virtual workshop
- Live Event Workbook – Provided during the two-day in-person workshop
- Workplace-Based Assessment Workbook – Distributed at the end of the in-person workshop
Assessment structure
The assessment tasks are specifically designed to validate your competence in the pharmaceutical and advanced therapeutic production environment. Assessments are varied to support diverse learning styles and include:
- Multiple-choice quizzes – Required at the end of each online topic to unlock the next module
- Portfolio tasks – Collection of evidence from your learning and professional practice, such as reflections, projects, and work documents
- Case studies – Completed during the virtual workshop
- Workplace-based assessments – Practical demonstrations completed on-site
Electives
Participants are required to select two of the following electives when completing the online modules:
- Advanced therapeutics preparation
- Total parenteral nutrition
- Non-aseptic to aseptic
- Clinical trials
- Monoclonal antibodies
Submission of assessments
- Multiple-choice quizzes: Submitted online within the learning platform
- Virtual Workshop Workbook: Email to AdPha Education Team at education@adpha.au after attending the workshop and completing all activities
- Portfolio Assessment Workbook: Submit to the facilitator on Day 1 of the live event; feedback will be returned on Day 2
- Workplace-Based Assessment Workbook: Complete within your workplace. If an external assessor is needed, contact AdPha Education Team at education@adpha.au
Preparation for learning
- Familiarise yourself with the components of the course and understand the assessment requirements.
- Confirm your attendance to the virtual one-day workshop and the two-day live workshop with your workplace manager.
- Read and/or listen to all learning material provided. Even familiar topics may offer new insights and perspectives.
- Create a study timeline to complete the course and come prepared to the workshops. Use the Q&A time to clarify doubts and enhance your understanding
NOTE: Prior to attending the virtual event workshop ensure the portfolio assessment 1 – cleanroom design is completed:
All registration rates include GST.
Registration closes Monday, 2 February 2026
All NSW Heath employees are entitled to a discount of 20% off the relevant registration price. If you are a NSW Health employee and wish to register for this course, please contact education@adpha.au with your NSW Health email address to receive your discount code
This activity has been accredited for 10.31 hours of Group-2 CPD (or 20.62 CPD credits), suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan.
The accreditation number is S2025/51
The program addresses pharmacist competency standards, including:
- Standard 1.3.1 Comply with statute law, guidelines, codes and standards
- Standard 1.4.2 Determine professional development standards with reference to the competency standards
- Standard 1.4.3 Acquire and apply practice expertise
- Standard 1.6.2 Monitor and respond to sources of risk
- Standard 3.4.2 Confirm the availability of suitable resources
- Standard 3.4.3 Apply risk management strategies
- Standard 3.4.4 Prepare products non-aseptically
- Standard 3.4.5 Prepare products aseptically
- Standard 3.4.7 Complete appropriate documentation
- Standard 3.4.8 Optimise packaging and supplementary labelling
- Standard 4.4.5 Develop and maintain supporting systems and strategies
- Standard 4.7.5 Apply and monitor standards of practice
(National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia, 2016)
This activity has been accredited for 4 hours of Group-2 CPD (or 8 CPD credits), suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan.
The accreditaion number is S2025/58
The program addresses pharmacist competency standards, including:
- Standard 1.3.1 Comply with statute law, guidelines, codes and standards
- Standard 3.4.1 Determine the required formulation
- Standard 3.4.2 Confirm the availability of suitable resources
- Standard 3.4.3 Apply risk management strategies
- Standard 3.4.5 Prepare products aseptically
- Standard 3.4.7 Complete appropriate documentation
- Standard 4.4.5 Develop and maintain supporting systems and strategies
- Standard 4.7.5 Apply and monitor standards of practice
(National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia, 2016)
This activity has been accredited for 1.25 hours of Group-1 CPD and 4.5 hours of Group-2 CPD for a total of 10.25 CPD credits, suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan.
The acccreditation number is S2025/57
The program addresses pharmacist competency standards, including:
- Standard 1.3.1 Comply with statute law, guidelines, codes and standards
- Standard 1.4.2 Determine professional development needs with reference to the competency standards
- Standard 1.4.3 Acquire and apply practice expertise
- Standard 1.6.1 Collaborate to improve quality and safety across the continuum of care
- Standard 3.4.2 Confirm the availability of suitable resources
- Standard 3.4.3 Apply risk management strategies
- Standard 3.4.4 Prepare products non-aseptically
- Standard 3.4.5 Prepare products aseptically
(National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia, 2016)
This activity has been accredited for 1 hour of Group-1 CPD and 14.5 hours of Group-2 CPD for a total of 30 CPD credits, suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan.
The accrediation number is S2025/59
The program addresses pharmacist competency standards, including:
- Standard 1.6.1 Collaborate to improve quality and safety across the continuum of care
- Standard 3.4.2 Confirm the availability of suitable resources
- Standard 3.4.3 Apply risk management strategies
- Standard 3.4.5 Prepare products aseptically
- Standard 3.4.7 Complete appropriate documentation
- Standard 4.4.5 Develop and maintain supporting systems and strategies
(National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia, 2016)
Cancellation policy
- Membership rate is only applicable if you are a member at the time of the seminar. Should your membership lapse, or if you resign you will be invoiced for the difference in registration.
- Cancellations must be made in writing.
- Cancellations received before 6 weeks prior to the event will receive a full refund. Non-members will be charged a $50 handling fee.
- Cancellations received between 6 weeks and 1 week prior to the event will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee.
- Cancellations received less than a week prior to the event will NOT be refunded.
- AdPha reserve the right to cancel a seminar or make changes to the program
- If AdPha cancels or defers the event you will receive 100% of the registration fee but AdPha bears no responsibility for any costs incurred (such as flights, accommodation, travel or expenses) or loss of income.
- It is recommended that participants obtain adequate insurance cover for travel and accommodation.
- Transfer of registration – as an alternative to cancellation your registration may be transferred to another member of your organisation or another event (if the chosen seminar is a higher cost you will be subject to further charges). A request MUST be made in writing to the Federal Secretariat prior to the event.
- If you are unable to attend AdPha policy is that handouts can not be made available as ‘stand alone’ materials
Venue/Accessbility requirements
- For special accessibility requirements for in-person events please complete the relevant section when registering online and this information will be forwarded to third parties.
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AdPha are in no way responsible for any connectivity issues as a result of the participants internet connection or hardware issues or other external factors impacting the internet, that are out of AdPha's control.
Catering/Dietary requirements
- Please complete the necessary section when registering online. AdPha will notify third parties such as caterers/suppliers of any dietary requirements.
- Whilst every care is taken to notify venues of dietary requirements, AdPha cannot guarantee completely allergy free meals, nor be held responsible for any adverse reaction. Any registrant who has notified AdPha of a dietary requirement should make themselves known to the seminar coordinator and/or venue staff upon their arrival.
- Some dietary requirements such as Kosher meals may incur an additional cost which is the responsilbility of the delegate. AdPha will notify you in advance.
Recording/Filming
- Recording and/or filming is not permitted by registrants. Please note this event may be recorded for the AdPha website and/or photos may be taken for use in AdPha resources and publications.
- Registrants are not permitted to record or film any part of AdPha events in any format including audio recording or video recording or through use of mobile devices for filming
Registration
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- If you do not receive a confirmation email then you are not registered for the event and will not be able to be accommodated on the day of the event. If you are following up on registration please ensure you contact the Federal Secretariat at least a week prior to the event.
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