Hayley Croft

Dr. Hayley Croft is a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy at the University of Newcastle, Australia. She holds a PhD in Pharmacy and is a registered pharmacist with 15 years of clinical experience in primary care sectors, including community pharmacy and disability organizations. Her research focuses on competency assessment, Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), and improving medication safety for people with disabilities. She is a founding member of POMPIDA and co-founder of Cognitive Pharmacy Consultants (CPC), specializing in medication reviews for high-risk populations.

• Affiliations: School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle
• Educations:
  • PhD in Pharmacy, University of Newcastle
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy, University of Sydney

Her research interests include:

• Workplace-based learning and assessment tools (EPAs)
• Pharmacist involvement in disability care
• Health services research
• Curriculum development in pharmacy education

Recent articles highlight her work on medication management for people with disabilities and optimizing workplace assessments for pharmacy interns. She has received multiple awards, including the 2022 Early-Career Teaching Award for contributions to student learning. Current grants include studies on pharmacist-led interventions for disability care and cardiovascular patient management.