Sat 15 Aug 2026 8:30 AM
NSW Branch | Through thick and thin: Classical haematololgy and antithrombotic stewardship symposium
The NSW Branch invite you to their 'Through Thick and Thin: Classical Haematology and Antithrombotic Stewardship' 2026 symposium
Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026
Location: Seminar Room N351, Pharmacy and Bank Building, The University of Sydney
Time: 8:30 - 16:10
Hosted by: Advanced Pharmacy Australia – NSW Branch
Join us for Through Thick and Thin: Classical Haematology and Antithrombotic Stewardship Symposium 2026, a full‑day educational event designed for pharmacists seeking to deepen their clinical expertise in haematology, anticoagulation and precision‑based antithrombotic therapy. This symposium brings together leading clinicians and researchers to deliver practical, case‑based and evidence‑informed content relevant to contemporary pharmacy practice.
Program Highlights
- 2-hour Anti-Coagulation Stewardship Workshop – Led by Julianne Chong, Hadley Bortz, and Marcelle Appay
- Classical Haematology Essentials
- Anticoagulation in Complex and Critical Settings
- Coagulation “Tips and Tricks” for Pharmacists
- Pharmacogenomic Stewardship in Antiplatelet Therapy
- Anticoagulant Dosing in Extreme Clinical Scenarios
This is an AdPha-endorsed CPD activity. Attendees may record 3 hours of Group 1 CPD and 5 hours of Group 2 CPD (a total of 13 CPD credits) in their CPD learning plan and record.
The program addresses pharmacist competency standards, including:
Standard 1.1.2, Uphold the professional role of a pharmacist.
Standard 2.1.3 Promote patient/client engagement with feedback and follow-up systems. Offers opportunities for open discussion and clarification
Standard 2.2 Collaborate with professional colleagues
Standard 3.2 Implement the medication management strategy or plan
Standard 3.2.3 Dispense medicines (including compounded medicines) in consultation with the patient and/or prescriber.
Standard 3.3 Monitor and evaluate medication management
Standard 3.5.1 Review trends in medicine use.
Standard 3.5.2 Promote evidence-based medicine use.
Standard 3.6.2 .Support health promotion activities and health services intended to maintain and improve health.
Standard 3.6.3 Support evidence-based public health programs.
(National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia, 2016)
Dr Praveen Gounder , Staff specialist haematologist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital/Nepean Hospital
Alex McNamara, A/Deputy Director of Pharmacy Senior Pharmacist - VTE/Anticoagulation Stewardship and QUM, Royal Prince Alfred
Hadley Bortz, Senior Pharmacist – Anticoagulation Stewardship & Haemostasis/Thrombosis/Haemophilia, Alfred Hospital, Vic
Dr Marc Ellis, Staff specialist haematologist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital; Clinical Senior Lecturer, Sydney Medical School
Dr Sophie Stocker, A/prof, School of Pharmacy, University of Sydney
Marcelle Appay, Anticoagulation Stewardship & Research Pharmacist, Westmead Hospital
Julianne Chong, VTE/Anticoagulation Stewardship & QUM Pharmacist. Concord Repatriation General Hospital & Canterbury Hospital
All registration rates include GST.
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