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.