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The COSA Cancer Pharmacists Group (CPG) of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) is hosting their 10th Advanced Clinical Practice Course on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September at the Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne.
Registrations are now open. Click here to register.

The COSA CPG recognises there are limited continuing educational opportunities for pharmacists who have a solid foundation in cancer. To help experienced cancer pharmacists further develop their knowledge and skills, the CPG are pleased to offer our Advanced Practice weekend seminar. This seminar is designed for those pharmacists who have broad experience in cancer services with a good base knowledge of cancer therapeutics. 
Should you have any further queries or questions please do not hesitate to contact us via email at Jim.f@asnevents.net.au. 
We look forward to seeing you in September!

Kimberley-Ann Kerr
Co-Convenor

Gail Rowan
Co-Convenor

Kate Wright
Co-Convenor

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
328 Flinders Street, Melbourne,
Victoria, 3000 Australia

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 September 2022

• Review of 2020 and 2021 - What did we miss?

• Combining therapy models – immunotherapy / targeted therapy / chemotherapy

• Clinical updates on upper GI cancers, oesophageal & head & neck cancers, CNS Lymphomas

• COVID-19 Treatments/prophylaxis/vaccination in cancer patients

• Workshops on resilience and care in the workplace & research in practice

• Pharmacogenomics and daily practice. How does genomics affect cancer therapies and what tests have evidence?

• AYA cancer understanding the complexities of treating adolescents and young adults with cancer

• Pregnancy and Fertility in Cancer

The CPG Course and Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne have put measures in place for managing the ongoing risks arising from COVID-19, in line with the public health advice.

Each attendee is asked to do a symptom self-assessment and a rapid antigen test (if you have one) prior to leaving home and not attend if you test positive or are otherwise unwell or have been instructed to isolate or quarantine.

If you develop symptoms during the course, please perform a rapid antigen test. If you test positive, or are feeling unwell, please notify us as soon as possible.

Please follow government recommendations for face coverings, observe cough etiquette and personal hygiene measures. For example, avoid sharing items with other delegates including stationery, food, etc.

REGISTRATION DESK
The registration desk is located in the lobby at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne. The desk is attended at all times during the course from:

• Saturday 3 September 8:00am (the Course will run from 8:45am) - 5:30pm

  • Please be sure to allow plenty of time to register to ensure a prompt start

• Sunday 4 September 8:15 am (for 9:00am start) – 3:00 pm

Delegates should collect their name tag and other conference material on arrival. Delegates are required to wear their name tags to all sessions, catered breaks and the social function. 

REGISTRATION DETAILS
Delegates receive the following goods and services as part of their registration:

• Access to all sessions 

• Nametag and Lanyard 

• Morning/Afternoon Teas & Lunches (Sat and Sun) 

• Ticket to the Social Function on Saturday Evening 

• Use of the Course App

WORKSHOP GROUPS
All delegates have been assigned a coloured lanyard. On Sunday delegates attending ‘Workshop 3: Pharmacogenomics and daily practice: How does genomics affect cancer therapies and what tests have evidence‘ (red lanyard) should be seated within Ballroom B (The King Edward Ballroom). Delegates attending ‘Workshop 4: Adolescents and young adults (AYA): Cancer understanding the complexities of AYA with cancer‘ (yellow lanyard) should be seated within Ballroom A (The King Edward Ballroom).

SOCIAL FUNCTION
All delegates are invited to the social function. If you have not signed up yet, please see the registration desk. Cocktail Reception tickets are included in the full registration fee. 

SPECIAL MEAL REQUESTS
If you have nominated for a special meal (dietary requirements, vegetarian, etc.) please identify yourself to the hotel staff. All requests have been passed onto the hotel and will be catered for accordingly.

WI-FI
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for delegates for the duration of the course.

PARKING AT
Self Parking is available at a rate of $25 per car, per 24 hours. There is a single entry and exit point. Car park is located at 300 Flinders Street in a secure building. Take a ticket at the entry gate and validate and pay for the ticket with our reception team to receive the discounted rate.

ACCOMMODATION
Check In: From 3:00pm 
Check Out: Prior to 11:00am

The hotel reception will have facilities to store your luggage. Accommodation booked via the conference does not include incidental costs. Please settle all accounts when you check out of your room.

MOBILE PHONES
Please ensure your mobile phone is switched to silent during sessions.

INSURANCE
The hosts and organisers are not responsible for personal accidents, any travel costs, or the loss of private property and will not be liable for any claims. Delegates requiring insurance should make their own arrangements.

DISCLAIMER
The hosts, organisers and participating societies are not responsible for, or represented by, the opinions expressed by participants in either the sessions or their written abstracts.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Certificates of attendance can be downloaded via your online profile at the end of the conference.

SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted in the venue.