Belinda Connolly By Alice Vanderpol, 2018 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year The S word… Some people (like me) have an appetite for study; the more knowledge and information we absorb, the happier we are. On the other hand, some people quiver at their knees when they hear that dreaded word… ‘study’. Because ‘study’ means hard work, long … Read more
By Alice Vanderpol, 2018 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year The Frontline Pharmacy assistants are often on the frontline; we maintain and protect the day-to-day relationship with our customers, remember their stories, their name and encourage them to come again. In this changing industry where customers want more from us than ever before, we have the … Read more
The Guild Training Student of the Month for March 2019 is Thelma Rapp from Good Price Pharmacy Stafford! Thelma was nominated by her Trainer/Assessor Linden Pirrone who commended her on her ability to juggle numerous roles with style and enthusiasm. Linden said, “Thelma has recently returned from maternity leave and has hit the ground running. … Read more
Over the last month Guild Trainers Linden, Sharyn and Katy have been on the road visiting students in South East Queensland. Check out these pics from their visits! Brittany Jordan (L) from Kenmore Amcal Pharmacy completing her blood pressure testing assessment with Sharyn (R). When Katy (L) visited Honey Vang (middle) and Shanshan Li (R) … Read more
The Guild Training Student of the Month for February 2019 is Billie Karamaena from Rothnies Pharmacy Innisfail! Billie was nominated by her Trainer/Assessor Sharyn McErlean after observing Billie work through her SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy. Sharyn said, “Billie sets an example of what an outstanding pharmacy assistant is. I can tell she is … Read more
The Guild Training Boss of the Month for February 2019 is Carol Robertson from Howard Pharmacy! Carol was nominated by her employee Paige Hills and by Sherree Walters, Guild Trainer/Assessor. Paige’s nomination provided a wonderful insight into Carol’s positive impact on the team and the local community, “Carol is an influential business owner and pharmacist … Read more
By Alison Hope Community pharmacies are in an ideal position to help patients with wound care. If information given is accurate and conducive to wound healing, patients will trust you as their health care provider. The Healing Process The skin heals in a three-stage process1.Inflammatory stage: Blood vessels constrict to prevent blood loss and platelets … Read more
By Alice Vanderpol, 2018 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year THE BIG DEAL Seriously, what’s the Pharmacy Assistant of the Year (PATY) Award about anyway?! I mean, I only heard about it when I received the phone call to say I had been nominated! My response at the time: “What exactly is this Award and is … Read more
When it comes to investing in your career, Guild Training is the industry leader for community pharmacy training. We provide quality and comprehensive courses to ensure you gain the most up to date skills to increase your knowledge and enhance your skills. Top 5 reasons why Guild Training is the industry leader for community pharmacy training: Our … Read more
By Alice Vanderpol, 2018 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Ask yourself a few questions… Are you growing? Is your job description evolving? Are you satisfied with where you are at the moment? Or do you feel stagnant, stuck in a rut, doing the same thing day in day out? Well this is YOUR time as … Read more