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PROGRAM

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APP offers attendees a comprehensive four-day educational program featuring over 120 industry, business, clinical and motivational speakers. To see the full conference program for APP2024, click the button below.

WORKSHOPS

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP 1: PHARMACY GUILD IMMUNISATION COURSE

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch, offers two immunisation course options – Full and Refresher. If you’re unsure which course is applicable to you, please email education@qldguild.org.au. The full course will provide you with vaccinator qualification and up to 42 group 2 CPD points. The course provides:

– a background to immunisation in Australia;
– a familiarisation of the resources that are available to support immunisation services;
– an outline of the regulatory requirements which cover the provision of immunisation services
within pharmacy;
– practical skill-based training in safe injection technique.

Please note, to book the immunisation course, please go through the link below, not the APP registration link.

BOOK HERE: https://qldguild.eventsair.com/guild-education-fy2324/immunisationaust

Full Immunisation Course

Date & Time: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 | 9.00am – 5.00pm

Cost: Guild Member $549 (GST free) / Non- Member $739 (GST free)

Inclusions: Workshop materials and morning/afternoon tea and lunch

 

Refresher Immunisation Course

Date & Time: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 | 10.30am – 3.00pm

Cost: Guild Member $249 (GST free) / Non- Member $399 (GST free)

Inclusions: Workshop materials and lunch

NB:  This course is open to pharmacists practising in QLD, NSW, ACT and NT only (course does not currently meet requirements for all jurisdictions).

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP 2: MASTERING WOUND CARE – HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR PHARMACY PRACTICE

Facilitated by Wounds Australia, this interactive workshop will (1) equip pharmacists with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and provide basic wound care, (2) improve pharmacists’ understanding of wound healing processes and factors affecting wound management, (3) enhance pharmacists’ ability to recommend appropriate wound care products and assist patients effectively, and (4) ensure pharmacists can identify when to refer patients to healthcare professionals for advanced wound care.

9.30am – 4.30pm

$349 per person

Workshop materials, morning/afternoon tea and lunch

Proudly sponsored by:

 

THIS WORKSHOP CAN BE BOOKED VIA THE APP REGISTRATION FORM ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE.

TO ADD A WORKSHOP TICKET TO AN EXISTING REGISTRATION, EMAIL events@qldguild.org.au

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP 3: COMMBANK PHARMACY OWNERS MASTERCLASS

The Australasian College of Pharmacy and CommBank Health are pleased to bring to pharmacy owners and potential owners an interactive workshop that will provide key sessions to upskill attendees on:

1.Obtaining the right support to identify and purchase a pharmacy – due diligence & financing

2. Creating efficiency through technology in managing day to day operations and implementing workflow solutions – technology & systems

3. Utilising operational and financial data from your pharmacy, to set and manage KPIs, track trends and make better decisions to improve your pharmacy and bottom line – financial analysis & benchmarking

4. Reviewing your pharmacy strategy to ensure you are unlocking the full potential of professional services and alternative revenue streams – business strategy review

The Australasian College of Pharmacy and CommBank Health will be joined by partners, RSM Australia and Scrypt, to provide attendees with real-life examples, insights and analysis to assist with the purchasing and management of pharmacies, at all stages of the ownership lifecycle, whilst ensuring the pharmacy strategy remains in line with changing industry conditions. Attendees will come away from this highly practical workshop with real-world solutions and strategies to implement in your pharmacy immediately.

12.30pm – 5.00pm

$66 per person

Proudly sponsored by:

*PHARMACIST ONLY WORKSHOP

THIS WORKSHOP CAN BE BOOKED VIA THE APP REGISTRATION FORM ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE.

TO ADD A WORKSHOP TICKET TO AN EXISTING REGISTRATION, EMAIL events@qldguild.org.au

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP 4: FULL SCOPE OF PRACTICE

This workshop is aimed at pharmacists already signed up to full scope of practice trials around Australia, or those contemplating /interested in practicing at full scope.

1.30pm 2.00pm: Welcome

2.00pm – 2.20pm: International snapshot

2.20pm – 2.40pm: Update from states and territories excluding NSW and QLD

2.40pm – 3.00pm: NSW Scope of Practice trial update

3.00pm – 3.20pm: North QLD Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot update

3.20pm – 3.50pm: Afternoon Tea

3.50pm – 4.10pm: A practical guide – how will patients know about full scope services? How can this be made a viable service?

4.10pm – 4.30pm: How are patients’ engagement recorded?

4.30pm – 5.00pm: Panel Session/ Interactive Q&A

Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Time: 1.30pm – 5.00pm

Cost: $66 per person

Inclusions: Afternoon tea

THIS WORKSHOP CAN BE BOOKED VIA THE APP REGISTRATION FORM ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE.

TO ADD A WORKSHOP TICKET TO AN EXISTING REGISTRATION, EMAIL events@qldguild.org.au

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP 5

This workshop offers an exclusive opportunity to elevate your pharmacy business and achieve unprecedented success with insights from seasoned experts boasting over 70 years of collective experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Discover crucial strategies to excel in the ever-changing pharmacy landscape, harness data-driven decisions, enhance patient engagement, and boost profitability. Transform data reports into practical, actionable steps that not only elevate your business performance but drive behavioural change for lasting success!

10.00am – 10.30am | Registration & morning tea

10.30am – 10.40am | Welcome

10.40am – 11.10am | Unlock pharmacy success with the transformative power of mindset, fostering team engagement with insights from ‘Gallup’ research, and dispelling misconceptions surrounding the role of sales in pharmacy.

11.10am – 11.40am | Leverage NostraData’s ‘INFORMACY’ platform to analyse 60-day dispensing impacts, pinpoint high-value product and patient opportunities, and track performance against key metrics, having actionable insights. A step-by-step guide to accessing this novel analysis will be provided.

11.40am – 12.10pm | Accountability framework

  • Transferring the data & reports to knowledge and actionable steps with key performance metrics.
  • The importance of asking the right questions and offering solutions where selling leads to better healthcare outcomes

12.10pm – 12.25pm | Q&A

12.25pm – 12.30pm | Key Actionable Takeouts

Date & Time: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 | 10.30am – 12.30pm

Cost: $33 per person

Inclusions: Morning tea

Facilitator: Kos Sclavos AM, APP Convenor

Speakers: Nick Biggs, Pharmacist & General Manager Client Services, NostraData; Reem Borrows, Human Performance Specialist

Proudly sponsored by:

THIS WORKSHOP CAN BE BOOKED VIA THE APP REGISTRATION FORM ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE.

TO ADD A WORKSHOP TICKET TO AN EXISTING REGISTRATION, EMAIL events@qldguild.org.au