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The Pharmacy Technician Society of British Columbia is proud to bring you the 14th annual BC Pharmacy Technician Conference, featuring dynamic speakers from diverse practice backgrounds with sessions relevant to technicians in all practice settings. Join us at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond on Friday Oct. 18 and Saturday Oct. 19 for educational sessions and networking with your colleagues from across the country!
The event starts on Friday evening with an exhibit and networking reception followed by an entertainment segment. This year you can look forward to a fund, new and interative option that is sure to get everyone from our audience participating - PTSBC's very own game show! This interactive, customizable group game show will be a wonderful addition providing great team building activities and conference entertainment. Let's play the feud! Play head to head against your rivals in an all-out battle for the top spot! make sure you're ready to smack the buzzer and beat your opponent to the punch! Strategize with your team and enjoy the energy! Survey says ... you are bound to have a great time competing against your friends and coworkers!
Saturday is a full day of learning with an exciting keynote presentation by motivational speaker Jody Urquhart. Learning objectives of this conference is to provide educational programming to advance pharmacy practice and to increase knowledge of pharmacy technicians and assistants from all areas of practice in order to enhance the quality of pharmaceutical care provided to patients.
Register at https://ptsbc.ca/conference/2019-conference-registration
Registration deadline is Oct 9.
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PTSBC is seeking nominations for the 2019/2020 PTSBC Board Members.
You can play an important role in these elections by identifying and nominating the best possible candidates or deciding to run yourself.
Board members have a significant role and responsibility. It is important to remember that while an election process is used to establish Board membership, the mandates of the Society are to promote education and communication; enhance and strengthen leadership capabilities; promote professionalism; act as a valuable resource for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants in BC.
Board members bring diverse points of view to the table and work as a team to make sound decisions in the society’s interest.
Nominations for the upcoming Board elections must be submitted using the online form by Friday, October 4th, 2019 AT 5:00 PM.
Nominees are to include a brief biography and upload a photo.
Full active pharmacy technicians are eligible to run in the Board elections.
Elected Board members will be announced at the conference AGM
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The third Tuesday in October is National Pharmacy Technician Day. It is a day to make an extra effort to thank technicians for their invaluable support and contributions throughout the year!
PTSBC is celebrating National Pharmacy Technician Day, October 15th, 2019 by distributing buttons to those interested.
Click here to submit your button request
Be sure to proudly wear your button.
