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Working together for the future of health care (Day 1)
The FIP Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee (PTAC) invites you to attend the 2024 Pharmacy Technicians’ Symposium that will take place on 15 and 16 October to celebrate World Pharmacy Technician Day (15 October).
Opening remarks:
1. Catherine Duggan, CEO, FIP, Netherlands
2. Susan James, Chair, FIP Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee; Ontario College of Pharmacists, Canada
Session1 - Pharmacy Workforce Across the World: Global Perspectives and the Role of Artificial Intelligence
1. Welcome and introduction by the moderator – Ryan Burke, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, United States
2. Presenter 1 – Sherly Meilianti, FIP, United Kingdom
3. Presenter 2 – Nisa Masyitah, FIP, Indonesia
4. Presenter 3 – Lyane Pennell, La Cité, Ottawa University, Athabasca University, Canada
5. Presenter 4 – Mariet Eksteen, Professional Development and Support, Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa, South Africa
6. Presenter 5 - Pik Yee Hooi, Head, Pharmacy, Alexandra Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore
7. Q&A 8. Wrap up and conclusion of the session
Session 2 – Pharmacy Technicians Unique Roles
1. Welcome and introduction by the moderator – Peter Karegwa, Kenya
2. Presenter 1 – Julie Lanza, Beth Israel Lahey Health System, United States
3. Presenter 2 – Claire MacManus, Treloar school and college, United Kingdom
4. Presenter 3 – Samuel Nyanje, Academic Module Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Kenya, Kenya
5. Q&A 6. Wrap up and conclusion of the session