It’s true, beauty isn’t just skin deep!

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Did you know? Rhinoceroses are protected by thick skin which can be between 1.5cm and 5cm deep. Although polar bears have both white and transparent (see-through) fur, their skin is actually black. Amphibians, such as frogs, have unique skin. Rather than drinking water, frogs actually soak it into their body through their skin. They also … Read more

Julie’s Column: Say it with a smile

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Firstly, Happy New Year and congratulations on surviving the Christmas rush – our craziest, busiest time of the year. You have, no doubt, set yourself a few personal New Year’s resolutions and they are now in full swing: Lose weight Detox Improve fitness levels Eat less chocolate Stress less…………just to list a few! So, why … Read more

Student of the month – January 2016

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The first student of the month for 2016, is Thi Thu Tuan Nguyen from Epic Pharmacy in Greenslopes! Trainer and Assessor, Linden Pirrone has been working with Thi on her Certificate III in Community Pharmacy and has been impressed with Thi’s ambition and passion for pharmacy. Thi was a pharmacist in her home country, The … Read more

Getting to know the team – Haylee Funk and Julie Amos

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When you pick up the phone to give Guild Training a call, you’ll most likely be assisted by two of our administration team, Haylee Funk and Julie Amos. We wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the team, so we sat down and got to know Haylee and Julie a bit better! How long … Read more

Boss of the month – January 2016

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The first Boss of the month for 2016 is Jody McDonnell from Terry White Chemists Nerang. Jody was nominated by, Trainer and Assessor, Lisa Point’s student Brooke Chown. Lisa told us that Jody has always been proactive in getting her charges to complete modules on time and provides them with additional support when they need … Read more

Bone matters

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As pharmacy assistants, you are frequently being asked about ways to increase bone strength. Due to our aging population, the prevalence of osteoporosis and the increase of diets and lifestyles with reduced nutrients, many customers now require the additional support of supplements to maintain good nutrition. The preferred way to get your requirements of calcium … Read more

You can do anything with Guild Training

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Trainer and Assessor, Linden Pirrone has been impressed by her student, Justine Northcott’s drive and determination to be the best pharmacy assistant she can be. Justine has recently taken on the role of Pharmacy Manager at Jadin Pharmacy Warner. We spoke to Justine recently about her pharmacy career and her how Guild Training has given … Read more

On the road – Longreach and Barcaldine

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Pharmacy Practice Officer, Melanie Gill was in Central Queensland recently, visiting pharmacies around Longreach and Barcaldine. When Melanie is on the road, she loves taking photos to remember her experiences and the people she visits. This time, she stopped by the Tree of Knowledge, a central part of Barcaldine’s history. As the founding site of … Read more