Pre-Conference Workshops

The Australasian College of Pharmacy offers the Pharmacy Guild Immunisation Course.

The course will provide you with vaccinator qualification CPD credits.

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.

Full Immunisation Course

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

Inclusions: Workshop materials, morning/afternoon tea 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 and subject to change*).

This two-part workshop will include a 90-minute refresher on the administration of a number of specific injectable medicines and an update on Full Scope of Practice.

Session 1: Injectable Medicines Administered by Pharmacists Refresher (12.30pm – 2.00pm)
Moderator: Nader Mitri – General Manager, PharmaPrograms
This session will feature a refresher demonstration on pharmacist injectable medicines administration techniques and key QUM points for HADLIMA (adalimumab); AMGEVITA (adalimumab); BRENZYS (etanercept); PROLIA (denosumab); LEQVIO (inclisiran); AREXVY (recombinant respiratory syncytial virus pre-fusion F protein); SHINGRIX (zoster vaccine recombinant, adjuvanted); SUBLOCADE (buprenorphine extended-release).
Speakers: Lauren Baker – Patient Experience Liaison, Arrotex; Jeffery Chu – Pharmacist & Educator; Simranjit (Simmy) Kaur – Registered Nurse, DBG Health

Session 2: Full Scope of Practice Elements (2:00pm to 5:30pm)
Moderator: Kos Sclavos AM – APP Convenor.

2.00pm – 2.30pm: National, State and Territory Update on Pharmacists practicing at full scope.
Speaker: Jessica Seeto – Director Policy and Regulation, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia.

2.30pm – 3.00pm: Afternoon Tea.

3.00pm – 3.30pm: The Consultation Room in your pharmacy and requirements for full scope of practice. Future proofing your investment.
Speaker: Harriet Wright – Senior Manager Practice and Programs.

3.30pm – 4.00pm: Pharmacist Prescribing Software | Integrations that matter.
Speaker: Aaron D’Souza – Solutions Strategic Account Manager Government Programs, MedAdvisor.

4.00pm – 4.30pm: Lessons from Queensland regarding implementation of pharmacists practicing at full scope of practice.
Panel Moderator: Amanda Seeto – CEO, Australasian College of Pharmacy.

4.30pm – 5.00pm: Panel Q&A – All things Full scope.
Moderator: Kos Sclavos AM, APP Convenor

Cost: $66 per person (includes afternoon tea)

Join CommBank Health for the 5th edition of the Pharmacy Owners Masterclass series, providing an exclusive workshop designed for both established and aspiring pharmacy owners.

In today’s fast-evolving industry, staying ahead of the curve is essential and adaptability is crucial. Learn how to elevate your pharmacy with innovative strategies, enhanced services and improved performance.

This workshop, featuring newly refreshed content and structure, will explore several vital and emerging aspects of pharmacy business management, including:

1. Building and retaining great pharmacy teams
2. Utilising the 8th CPA for success
3. Financing strategies for long-term growth
4. Utilising technology to your advantage
5. Building a robust approach to financial management

Cost: $66 (inc afternoon tea)

This is a pharmacist only session.

The Australasian College of Pharmacy are pleased to deliver an engaging and interactive workshop designed specifically for prescribing pharmacists. This session provides an opportunity to deepen clinical knowledge, hone diagnostic skills, and strengthen practical techniques in patient care.

Focused on delivering practical, real-world learning, the session offers a unique opportunity to consolidate your expertise. Throughout this hands-on workshop, our expert facilitators will guide you through key topics such as medicolegal considerations in prescribing, diagnostics of skin conditions, and essential clinical skills for respiratory and cardiovascular examinations.

*Pharmacists currently undertaking scope of practice education at JCU or QUT can record participation in this workshop in their learning in practice logbooks.

Key Workshop Features:

• Medicolegal Considerations in expanding scope and autonomous prescribing
• Skin Condition Diagnostics including dermatitis, psoriasis, herpes zoster, and impetigo
• Skills Consolidation for respiratory and cardiovascular exams
• Communication & Consultation techniques for better patient interactions
• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction strategies for improved patient outcomes

This workshop is a must for pharmacists looking to solidify their clinical competencies and refine their prescribing skills.

Register now and elevate your clinical expertise!

Location: Sofitel Broadbeach

Cost: College Member $450 / College Non-Member $550 (includes morning tea and lunch)

The Prescribing Hormonal Contraceptives training program is designed to give pharmacists in Queensland the knowledge, skills, and confidence to initiate and prescribe hormonal contraception for eligible women, under the QLD Hormonal Contraception Pilot.

This training package is delivered in a blended format consisting of a two-hour online pre-learning module accompanied by a 3-hour interactive workshop, followed by an online objective structured clinical examination.

The College is excited to offer the workshop component in person, as part of their pre-conference program.

The workshop incorporates scenario-based learning with both peer-to-peer and peer-to-expert discourse.

Pharmacists currently enrolled in the College’s Prescribing Hormonal Contraceptives course can register to attend this face-to-face workshop to complete the workshop component of the training program.

Pre-requisites

• Current pharmacist registration.
• Completion of an immuniser program of study or medicines administration program.
• Enrolment in the College Prescribing Hormonal Contraceptives
• Course and completion of the online learning module prior to attending the workshop.

Location: Sofitel Broadbeach

Cost: College Member $30 / College Non-Member $50 (includes afternoon tea)

NB: This course is open to pharmacists practising in QLD

*Does not include full training package registration. To register for the full course https://www.acp.edu.au/education/short-courses/hormonal-contraceptives-training/