PA Conference registrations now open!

Each year, hundreds of pharmacy assistants from around Australia gather on the Gold Coast to update their product knowledge, learn from industry experts and network with fellow pharmacy assistants and suppliers. We often get asked, ‘how should I approach my boss about attending the conference?’, so we’ve put together a few points to get you … Read more

Putting the FUN in Fundamentals!

March saw the debut of the Certificate II in Community Pharmacy Fundamentals course. The six week course is designed to give participants the skills and qualifications required to start a career in pharmacy. Trainer and Assessor, Sharyn McErlean was responsible for 10 keen students, who were lucky enough to have Pharmacy Assistant of the Year, … Read more

Government subsidised Certificate II in Community Pharmacy courses

Do you know someone who is keen to take their community pharmacy career to the next level? The Fundamentals of Community Pharmacy course may be for them. As part of the Community Learning Project, the Certificate II in Community Pharmacy SIR20112 will be subsidised by the Queensland Government for eligible students. Courses will be held … Read more

Win an APP prize package!

Do you need some arm twisting? Haven’t made up your mind about whether you’ll attend the Pharmacy Assistant Master Class at APP yet? Well, we may be able to help! The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch is giving two lucky Queensland PA News readers an APP prize pack each, including 3 nights at the … Read more

Don’t miss out! Pharmacy Assistant Master Class @ APP

By popular demand, the APP Pharmacy Assistant education session has been developed specifically for current and aspiring retail managers, and pharmacy assistants involved in front of shop management. Attendees will benefit from the knowledge of expert speakers, covering a wide range of topics, including ‘How to better market your retail products’ with social commentator and … Read more