Introduction
Australia is a dream come true for all the pharmacists abroad considering the work life balance, the salary, the roles and responsibilities of a pharmacist and the list goes on. There is licensure exam called the OPRA exam or Overseas Pharmacists Readiness Exam. As the name indicates it assesses the readiness of a pharmacist abroad to fit the Australian Healthcare system. An international pharmacist must pass the OPRA exam to be licensed to practice in Australia. The computer-based OPRA exam consists of multiple-choice, answer-based questions.
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Important Reference Books
To complete the 120 multiple-choice questions, two and a half hours are needed. Numerous books should be consulted to fully understand the extensive syllabus or exam portion. If so, are you still unclear about where to find the best study tools and reference materials to make sure you understand and apply the core concepts of pharmacy? Don’t worry, Elite Expertise has you covered as usual! The following is a list of recommended reference books to help you get ready for the OPRA Exam and work as a pharmacist in Australia:
1. Howard C. Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Calculations
Doses, compounding, and conversions are covered in this indispensable manual for pharmaceutical mathematics. It helps you hone the quantitative abilities needed for the OPRA™ exam by giving you real-world problems.
2. James M. Ritter et al.’s Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology.
The foundation for comprehending pharmacology, drug actions, mechanisms, and therapeutic applications is this book. It is essential for the pharmacology and toxicology sections because it provides thorough explanations and clear illustrations.
3. Guidelines for Australian Therapy
These recommendations reinforce OPRA’s emphasis on patient care by providing evidence-based treatments for common medical conditions.
4. Michael E. Aulton is the author of Aulton’s Pharmaceutics:
The Design and Manufacture of Medicines. In the sections on medicinal chemistry and biopharmaceutics, this resource is crucial for comprehending drug formulation, manufacturing procedures, and quality control.
5. Handbook of Australian Medicines (AMH)
The Australian Pharmacy Council, or APC, lists the Australian Medicines Handbook, or AMH, as one of its references. The AMH provides a thorough guide to drugs frequently used in clinical practice in Australia, including information on dosages and applications. When making therapeutic decisions and giving patient care, it is especially beneficial.
The Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary, or APF, provides information on ethical issues and recognized pharmacy practices in Australia with a focus on primary healthcare and pharmacy practice.
6. Laurence Brunton’s Goodman & Gilman’s Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
This book offers a thorough grasp of pharmacokinetics, or how drugs function in the body, pharmacodynamics, or how they impact the body, and practical medical uses of drugs. It is strongly advised for pharmacology students. It is comprehensive and an excellent resource for learning more challenging material.
7. Leon Shargel’s Comprehensive Pharmacy Review (CPR)
This book is an excellent quick-reference resource for biomedical sciences and general pharmacy knowledge because it offers a thorough overview of pharmacy concepts.
Study Process Made Easy:
At Elite Expertise, we take great pride in creating study plans for our students that cover all the material they need to know to make their work easier. In this regard, our directors, Mr. Arief Mohammad and Mrs. Harika Bheemavarapu, who also act as our instructors and actual pharmacists, have created a well-planned study schedule that incorporates information from all the previously mentioned books as well as extra resources and their personal pharmacy experiences.
Please feel free to watch their free sample lectures to learn more about their methods and areas of interest:
1. Dividing complex subjects into easier ones.
2. Simplifying the topics to include all pertinent topics.
3. They provide a blueprint that is exam-focused and includes real-world examples.
Study Tips and Tricks for OPRA Exam Success
1. Organised Planning: Review of the material using a study schedule, paying particular attention to the challenging passages.
2. Practice Questions: To improve time management and confidence, consistently complete OPRA-specific questions and mock exams.
3. Work together: You are welcome to join our study groups to talk about the OPRA exam concepts with other students and gain knowledge from them, as we at Elite Expertise promote motivation and knowledge exchange.
4. Put your health first: You can stay focused and pass your test on your first try if you get enough sleep, exercise, and eat a healthy diet. Burnout may cause your preparation to suffer needlessly.
By using this systematic study strategy, making a plan, and consulting the aforementioned books, you can successfully prepare for the OPRA exam and pass it on your first try.
Conclusion
Preparing for the OPRA exam requires a lot of material, and it can be quite stressful because you’re not sure which subjects to focus on and which to ignore. Our mentors and directors, Mr. Arief Mohammad and Mrs. Harika Bheemavarapu of Elite Expertise, have studied all of these reference materials needed for the OPRA™ exam in detail. They have also included their practical pharmacy experience to create a well-curated and efficient preparation course that breaks down all the intricate ideas into an understandable format. This guarantees that students won’t feel overloaded with information and can concentrate on what really matters.
Enroll in Elite Expertise to take advantage of professionally written instructions that will streamline, accelerate, and ease your OPRA exam preparation.
