Pharmacists Jobs In Ireland

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Ireland is expecting a huge growth in skilled labour (Healthcare) requirement from 2016 – 2026, due to the increase of senior citizen population, Along with many other professions Pharmacists falls in the Critical skills visa list.

REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR IRELAND

PSI or Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland is the body that oversees the registration and licensure for pharmacists in Ireland. Registration eligibility for Pharm D certified candidates only.

STEPS

1 Credential Verification

2 Complete the IELTS exam in India

3 Complete a 2 Part Equivalence Examination – Part 1 (MCQ), Part 2 (OSCE – Objective Structured Clinical Examination)

4 Internship as Pharmacy Technician of 6 months on completing the Equivalence Exam

5 Complete the PRE (Professional Registration Examination)

6 Register as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Language requirements are based on clearing of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall Band score of 7 (with a minimum score of 6.5 in each of the four components). The IELTS is an essential requirement for enrollment into the Stage I of the PSI exam.

STAGE I EXAMINATION (PSI)

The PSI Equivalence exam is created to assess the standard of training, education, examinations and qualifications undertaken by the applicant’s Pharmacist. This PSI Equivalence exam is a 2 part exam.

Part 1 is a written computerize 100 MCQ examinations while Part 2 is called OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination. This is a practical and oral segment covering the practice of pharmacy.The marks to pass each exam are 50%. The examinations are conducted in Dublin in the month of May and October every year.

Pharmacists Jobs In Ireland

INTERNSHIP

The applicant on passing the PSI Equivalence exam is required to go through an Adaptation Period (6 months mandatory) under the supervision of a Senior Pharmacist, to make up for any lack noted during the PSI Equivalence exam.

STAGE II EXAMINATION

The last examination to becoming a registered pharmacist in the Republic of Ireland is called the PRE (Professional Registration Examination). Eligibility to write this exam is after successfully completing the PSI Equivalence exam and on successful completion of the Adaptation Period. On completion of the PRE, the candidate would receive a certificate from PSI stating the candidate’s qualification appropriate for practice in the state.

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