Associate Professor John Smithson is a nurse and pharmacist, currently serving as the Head of Discipline of Pharmacy at James Cook University. He has played a key role in transitioning the undergraduate pharmacy program to a distributed model across three regional sites in North Queensland. Additionally, he has led the development and delivery of James Cook University's program to prepare pharmacists for the Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot in Queensland. Associate Professor Smithson remains clinically active and contributes to the advancement of pharmacy and interprofessional practice through his involvement academic and clinical work as well as various professional committees. His commitment to education and practice ensures that he remains engaged in the ongoing development of the pharmacy profession.
Head of Pharmacy, James Cook University
Assoc Prof John Smithson
COVID-19 SAFE GUIDELINES
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is committed to the health and safety of symposium delegates. In order to protect delegates from the spread of COVID-19 and to take into account Stage 3 Queensland Government restrictions, the following measures will be put in place:
1. Personal safety – each delegate will be provided with a pack containing hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and a mask. In addition to this, the venue will conduct regular cleaning of the venue spaces and equipment. Sanitation stations will also be available throughout the venue.
2. Physical distancing – session seating will be set up to follow the 4 square metres per person rule. Social functions will also comply with these rules.
3. Adherence to the COVID Safe Event Checklist – this is for events of up to 500 people and addresses the risks associated with the potential transmission of COVID-19.
Events Division – The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch
132 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000
Ph: 07 3831 3788
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Email: events@qldguild.org.au