KAPS exam crash course || Become a Pharmacists in Australia

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Md. Arief, Australia

Instructor 2

Harika, Australia

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Pharmacist Exams for Australia, Canada and Dubai

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Intakes

November 2022

December 2022

January 2023

Features

• 120 hours of recorded video tutorials that cover A to Z KAPS exam syllabus.

• KAPS exam study material (detailed handouts)

• KAPS exam pharmacy questions to practice.

• Last 10 years KAPS exam recall questions to practice.

• Question banks and mock exams provided.

• Mock Trial KAPS Exams (included as part of the course structure) - these trial exams allow you to experience the KAPS MCQ Exam and assess your level of preparation because they are designed after the blueprint of the KAPS exam, with 100 questions in a 2-hour period.

• Lifetime course trainer access until you passed KAPS exam.

• The KAPS exam course content was designed and delivered by highly skilled pharmacist trainers who have previously worked as pharmacy lecturers in India, Malaysia, and now Australia.

• Tips on approaching KAPS exam MCQs

• To Free Webinars on CV writing & tips on securing your 1st job

• Access to one-on-one interview preparation

• Lifetime access to our private chat group with those already cleared students KAPS exam aspirants.

• Guidance throughout your KAPS pathway, pharmacist AHPRA registration & more…

Target Audience

• Foreign trained pharmacists who want to practise, migrate, and settle in Australia.

• This KAPS exam crash course is ideal for those taking the KAPS exam for the first time.

• This KAPS exam preparation course is ideal for those who do not want to take the exam without being ready.

FAQ

1. How do I know if I’m eligible for the KAPS exam?

You’ll be considered eligible for the KAPS exam only if you’ve completed a 4-year full-time degree in pharmacy from a certified institution in your country. You need to be a registered pharmacist in your country to be eligible to apply for the KAPS exam.

2. Will I be provided guidance for pharmacists AHPRA registration?

Yes, you will be provided complete guidance for your pharmacists AHPRA application until registration.

3. What is the duration of the KAPS Exam Crash Course?

KAPS Exam Crash course is an 8-week program with recorded lectures, handouts material and MCQ mock tests.

4. Are lecturers available to discuss or clarify doubts during the KAPS Exam crash course?

Yes, students can discuss their concerns with our lecturer, and tips and tricks will be provided on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).

5. How frequent are the intakes for the KAPS Exam crash course?

KAPS exam crash course, intakes are monthly, and we encourage you to start the training with your batch. However, if you miss the intake date, kindly contact us and we will assist you in your best interest.

6. What resources are provided in the KAPS Pharmacy Exam Miles training?

The following resources are provided: -

1. KAPS Exam handouts books

2. Question banks on our learning management system (LMS) with more than 10000+ questions.

3. Recorded Lectures

4. Predictor/Mock exams

5. Personal student-trainer feedback sessions

6. Individual KAPS exam practice platform

7. Can I access the resources after my KAPS Exam Crash Course training has finished?

You can continue to access the resources until you pass the KAPS exam.

8. What is the fee for KAPS Exam Crash Course? And is there any payment plan available?

The fee is $1899 and can be paid in instalments. Please contact us for information on offers and instalments. If the payment is made all at once, an extra 10% discount is provided.

9. Will I get individual attention in my KAPS Exam Crash Course?

KAPS exam crash course batch size is small is 5-15 students only, so that our experienced KAPS trainers can pay adequate attention to all KAPS aspirants. The students are provided individual one on one consultation after every predictor exam so that they can identify their strength and weaknesses and structure their study plan accordingly.

10. What is the passing percentage for the KAPS exam?

To pass the overall exam, you need to score 50% aggregate marks on each paper. If you are unable to acquire 50% in any one of the papers then you’ll need to reappear for the exam.

The KAPS (Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences) is a standardized test implemented in Australia to determine if a candidate is ready to be licensed as an entry-level pharmacist in Australia. Passing it confirms that you know enough to practise safely and effectively in an Australian setting.

The KAPS exam crash course is designed to prepare you for the KAPS Exam conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Council, which is the first step on your path to becoming a registered pharmacist in Australia.

KAPS exam crash course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the full KAPS exam curriculum as per the Australian Pharmacy Council test plan.

Taking a KAPS pharmacy exam preparation course is one of the most cost-effective tools that will give you peace of mind and the guarantee of success.

KAPS Exam format; The KAPS exam consists of 200 questions delivered over two 2-hour sessions (a total of 4 hours of assessment) with a 60-minute scheduled break in between. Before starting the KAPS exam, you are given 15 minutes to complete a tutorial designed to familiarise yourself with the exam software. You’re given 5 minutes at the end of the exam to complete a survey.

Course Features

Students 4 students
Max Students100
Duration8 week
Skill levelall
LanguageEnglish
Re-take courseN/A

KAPS EXAM SYLLABUS: INTRODUCTION

KAPS exam crash course content is mainly designed to emphasize on pharmaceutical care by providing important information on different subjects covered by the Australian Pharmacy Council’s KAPS examination. KAPS examination is mainly designed to test the basic knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical sciences. This exam is used to assess the candidate’s ability to demonstrate safe and effective practice in Australia where the candidates are required to apply their knowledge and practical skills. The candidates are assessed on their ability to identify and prevent medication errors including inappropriate doses, major drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions thus providing a better pharmaceutical care to the patients. Our content has been designed to represent the latest understanding of different diseases and their therapeutic management and it exactly reflects the information covered in KAPS exam.

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KAPS Exam Module 1: Organic chemistry

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- Nomenclature
- Drug class recognition
- Reaction types
- Functional group reactivity
- Drug stability
- Acid-base reactions
KAPS Exam Module 2: Stereochemistry

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- Nomenclature
- Optical activity
- Geometric isomerism
- Conformation
KAPS Exam Module 3: Physical and inorganic chemistry

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- Kinetics
- Acid-base reactions
- Phase equilibria
KAPS Exam Module 4: Analytical chemistry

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- Spectroscopy
- Redox reactions
- Assay techniques
- Diagnostic agents
KAPS Exam Module 5: Biochemistry

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- Nomenclature
- Structures
- Biochemical classes
- Thermodynamics
- Biochemical pathways
KAPS Exam Module 6: Structure-activity relationships

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- Relationship between a chemical or 3D structure and its biological activity
KAPS Exam Module 7: Medicinal chemistry

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- Structure-activity relationships
- Drug presentation and delivery
- Drug formulation and stability
- Drug metabolism
- Mechanism of drug action
- Modern drug development
- Absorption, distribution and elimination of drugs
KAPS Exam Module 8: Drug metabolism

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- Breakdown and conversion of medicines through regularly occurring bodily process, leading to active ingredients and by-products of the original medicine.
KAPS Exam Module 9: Biochemical pharmacology

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- Principles of drug action
- Drug interactions
- Receptor pharmacology
- Autonomic transmission
- Endocrine pharmacology
- Cardiovascular pharmacology
- Anti-inflammatory agents and analgesics
- Antibiotics
- Diuretics
- Local and general anaesthetics
- Vitamins
- Drugs affecting nutritional and metabolic function
- Drugs affecting the central nervous system
KAPS Exam Module 10: Systemic pharmacology

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- The mechanism of drug action as it relates to specific organs and disease states
KAPS Exam Module 11: Chemotherapy

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- Antibacterial drugs
- Antiviral drugs
- Antifungal drugs
- Antiprotozoal drugs
- Anthelmintic drugs
- Anticancer drugs
KAPS Exam Module 12: Toxicology

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- Common side effects
- Signs of toxicity
- Mechanism of toxicity
KAPS Exam Module 13: Pathophysiology

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- Alteration of physiological processes by drugs or disease states
KAPS Exam Module 14: General physiology

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- Normal bodily functions including but not limited to the central nervous, digestive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, respiratory, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems and their integration.
- Blood and other body fluids
KAPS Exam Module 15: Physical pharmacy

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- Solvents
- Types of preparation
- Solutions
- Suspensions
- Emulsions
KAPS Exam Module 16: Biopharmaceutics

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- Drug absorption
- Dissolution
- Bioavailability and bioequivalence
- Drug interactions with a biopharmaceutical basis
KAPS Exam Module 17: Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

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- Biological half-life
- Elimination rate constants
- Apparent volume of distribution
- Clearance
- Steady state considerations
- Drug protein binding
- Drug metabolism
- Drug interactions
- Pharmacogenetics
- Relevant calculations
KAPS Exam Module 18: Pharmaceutical microbiology

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- Preservation
- Antimicrobial agents
- Sterilisation technology
KAPS Exam Module 19: Formulation

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- Formulation of drugs for various routes of administration
- Parenteral dose forms
- Controlled release preparations
- Evaluation of particular dose forms
KAPS Exam Module 20: Dose forms, including extemporaneous preparation

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- Drug products
- Constituent drug substances
- Combination compounded products for use via various routes of administration
KAPS Exam Module 21: Pharmaceutical Calculations

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- Dilutions
- Percentages
- Densities
- Sensitivity of balance
- Proportions
- Isotonicity
- Milliequivalents and milliosmoles
- Buffer
- Dose calculations from body weight or surface area
- Stability
KAPS Exam Module 22: Posology and dose determinations

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- Appropriate dosages of common medications
- Dosage regimens of common medications
KAPS Exam Module 23: Medicine choice

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- Demonstrating an understanding of the clinical processes used for choosing the most appropriate drug for the presenting patient and their condition.
KAPS Exam Module 24: Surgical dressings, applications and associated drug delivery systems

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- Drug choices for surgical dressings
- The use of and choices for surgical dressings
KAPS Exam Module 25: Adverse reactions to drugs

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- Adverse reactions for drugs
- Relevant patient counselling and advice
KAPS Exam Module 26: Drug interactions

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- Drug interactions
- Relevant patient counselling and advice
KAPS Exam Module 27: Drug information

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- Using information sources to find drug and health information relevant to conditions and disease states.
KAPS Exam Module 28: Managing minor ailments

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- Non-prescription prescribing
- Diagnosing minor illness
- Rational over-the-counter product selection
- Over-the-counter drug information

Instructor 1

Md. Arief, Australia

Pharmacy Practice

Clinical Pharmacy

Pharmacotherapy

Pharmacology

Infectious diseases

Antimicrobial stewardship

Mr Arief is a clinical pharmacist working in one of the Victorian hospitals in Australia. He has 12 years of pharmacy practice including 4 years of Australian experience as both community and hospital pharmacist. He is a consultant pharmacist accredited with Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) and a member of SHPA (Society of Hospital Pharmacist Association-Australia). His special interest is in Infectious Diseases, and he did his antimicrobial stewardship from University of Dundee, UK. Mr Arief also worked as a university lecturer in Malaysia from 2014 to 2017. Currently he teaches university students and intern pharmacists in Australian hospitals. His sound knowledge in pharmacy practice and speciality in therapeutics can help the candidates to clear the KAPS exam.

Instructor 2

Harika, Australia

Pharmaceutical analysis

Biopharmaceutics

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmaceutical chemistry

Pharmacotherapy

Mrs Harika is a Master of Pharmacy, currently working as a hospital pharmacist in Australia. She has more than 8 years of experience as a pharmacist educator and a track record of training pharmacy students, intern pharmacists, and KAPS aspirants with a great success helping them to explore and enrich their skills and expertise in Australian pharmacy practice. She has special interests in therapeutics, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaceutical chemistry. She has great research skills and worked as an assistant professor in India. Her style of teaching is inclusive covering all the multidisciplinary aspects of pharmacy as a subject and can provide tailored guidance suiting the students needs and learning pace.