Australasian Precision Medicine Academy (APMA)

What is Pharmacogenomics (PGx)?

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is the study of how our genes affect our response to medications.

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) studies how our DNA influences drug metabolism, helping to predict individual responses to medications. Genetic variations can affect how well a drug works or the risk of side effects, guiding personalized treatment plans.By understanding these genetic factors, healthcare providers can select safer, more effective medications tailored to each patient’s unique genetic profile, improving health outcomes.Pharmacogenomics is evidence-based and proven to:
• saves lives from medication-related harm
• improve medication outcomes
• improve patient quality of life
• reduces hospitalizations
• save healthcare costs
• saves clinician time
• saves patient timeThe APMA Pharmacogenomics Certificate training empowers pharmacists, doctors and nurses with the knowledge and skills to launch and implement a successful pharmacogenomics service in their healthcare setting.

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Why Pharmacogenomics matters?

As healthcare professionals in the grind of a stressful healthcare system, it's easy to jump to conclusions when a medication isn’t working. Individual genetics play a crucial role in drug efficacy and Pharmacogenetic testing is key to understanding this, especially in pharmacy practice.Testing is typically done via a simple cheek swab, making it accessible and easy to implement.Key Benefits of Pharmacogenomics in Clinical Practice:Enhanced drug efficacy and safety - By understanding a patient's genetic makeup, we can select the right drug and dose, leading to more effective treatment with fewer side effects. [1]Reduction of trial-and-error prescribing - Instead of relying on trial and error, pharmacogenomics allows us to predict which medications will work best for each patient, enhancing precision in treatment. [2]Cost-effectiveness - Though the upfront cost of testing exists, it can save money long-term by reducing ineffective treatments, adverse reactions, and hospitalizations. [3]Ethical and legal benefits - Using pharmacogenomics aligns with the ethical principle of "do no harm" by minimizing adverse reactions. It also supports legal expectations for precise, safe medical treatment. [1]Population health improvement - Widespread adoption of pharmacogenomics could improve health outcomes globally by enabling tailored treatments for specific genetic populations. [2]Pharmacogenomics is transforming prescribing by making medication use safer, more effective, and ultimately more personalized. Incorporating genetic insights into prescribing decisions represents a major step forward in patient care.
Be part of this shift in healthcare and join us inside the APMA PGx Program!

References:

• 1 - Pharmacogenomics In Pharmacy Practice: Current Perspectives

• 2 - The Role of The Pharmacist in Pharmacogenomics

• 3 - Pharmacogenomics in practice: a review and implementation guide

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The APMA Pharmacogenomics Certification Program

Discover What Sets Our Pharmacogenomics Program Apart

The APMA Pharmacogenomics program is a comprehensive, micro-credentialed, 12-week program that provides you with clinical knowledge (certification), implementation (real-world case studies), and business, launching and marketing skills to ensure your service is sustainable.There is no other pharmacogenomics program that will teach you the PGx clinical knowledge AND how to be an entrepreneur and build a thriving PGx business model.

How Does Our program compare to other PGx courses?

The APMA program has many features that other programs do not offer. Most PGx certifications are US-based programs. They also focus on clinical knowledge and do not equip you with the skillset to monetize your PGx knowledge, which is arguably the most vital component of any knowledge acquired.The APMA program is a GLOBAL program that targets healthcare systems worldwide. The knowledge and principles are applicable anywhere you practice. It is internationally recognized and listed on the PharmGKB website as a PGx education provider.

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What does the APMA Pharmacogenomics Training deliver?

You will get a 12-week Comprehensive Pharmacogenomics Certification which includes everything you need to launch a thriving PGx service.

The program provides about 50 hours of educational content, including recorded videos, ebooks, quizzes, assignments, supportive reading and games to solidy the learning.The curriculum addresses the foundational priniciples of pharmacogenomics, application in clinical practice, challenges and opportunities in implementation and business and marketing skills to help pharmacists who are considering starting their private consulting business. There are 34 modules divided into three parts:Part 1: Pharmacogenomics Fundamentals - The Certification
Part 2: Pharmacogenomics Implementation and Communication Strategies
Part 3: Business and Marketing 101

APMA's Learning Objectives

Part 1: Pharmacogenomics Fundamentals - The Certificate

Part 2: PGx Implementation and Real-world application

Part 3: Business and Marketing 101

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This program gives you everything that maximizes your success.
When you enroll in the program, you will ALSO get:

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When you complete the APMA PGx program, you will:

Only 20 candidates are accepted per cohort

Only Three cohorts are offered every year -
February, May and September

This program only accepts pharmacists who are qualified and ready to show up, do the work and achieve the program objectives.
Every applicant will be assessed for eligibility upon application.

Let us help you learn how to leverage your clinical knowledge to save patients from medication-related harm.

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Stop assuming that a medication is safe just because it has been prescribed.

It's time that pharmacists take charge and advocate for patients using Pharmacogenomics.

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What does the APMA Pharmacogenomics Training deliver?

This is an 8-week Comprehensive Pharmacogenomics Certification Program

The program provides about 40 hours of educational content, including recorded videos, ebooks, quizzes, assignments and supportive reading to solidy the learning.The curriculum addresses the history and foundational priniciples of pharmacogenomics, application in clinical practice and challenges and opportunities in implementation. There are 20 modules divided into two parts:*Part 1: Pharmacogenomics Fundamentals - The Certification
Part 2: Pharmacogenomics Implementation and Application

Learning Objectives

Part 1: Pharmacogenomics Fundamentals - The Certificate

Part 2: PGx Implementation and Real-world application

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With the significant health workforce pressures, an ageing population and a rise in chronic conditions, now is the right time to embrace precision medicine into your practice.
Pharmacogenomics can help you:

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When you enroll in the program, you will also get:

Program Cost: $898US
This is an NZQA-accredited micro-credential. Practitioners who complete the program can use the post-nominals CPGx - Certificate in Pharmacogenomics

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Frequently Asked Questions

"What is the time commitment required to complete the program?"

The APMA PGx program is a study-at-your-own-pace program, with a time commitment of 2-3 hours a week. Joining a cohort keeps you on track and motivates you to keep going.
We get that your time is scarce, so the lessons are in bite-sized recorded videos no longer than 15minutes.The APMA program prides itself in innovating with new learning techniques, that eliminate boredom, so you will get a mix of videos, ebooks and games to solidify the concepts.

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"I have enough certifications in pharmacy, how is this different?"

Pharmacogenomics provides an opportunity for pharmacists to lead in a novel field and serve patients in a meaningful way. To reduce the medication burden and help patients get medicines that are actually suited to their genes - the right medicines, at the right dose, for their unique genes.This is not another certification, this is the missing certification. The fundamental certification that every pharmacist should have.It doesn't make sense to continue to prescribe medications with a 'one-size-fits-all' approach when the technology exists to help us individualize medications.

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"Do I need any qualifications to enroll?"

The APMA Pharmacogenomics program accepts applicants who are registered and actively practicing in the fields of pharmacy, medicine or nursing.

"Is the certification internationally recognized and accredited?"

The APMA PGx program is micro-credentialed and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. The program is also listed on the US-based PharmGKB (Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base) as a recognized PGx certification program.
Any pharmacist who completes the program can use the postnominal CPGx (Certificate in Pharmacogenomics).

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"Is the knowledge applicable in my country?"

Yes. Wherever you're based, the APMA PGx program knowledge is applicable.The program content is not specific to any healthcare system. It covers the fundamentals of PGx knowledge required to apply PGx to any health setting in any country around the globe.Equally, the principles of building a new service in a pharmacy or building your own consulting practice or communicating PGx to prescribers is universal.It is called the Australasian Precision Medicine Academy, recognizing that there is no formal accreditation in the Southern Hemisphere, to distinguish it from programs offered in the US, which is the only country that offers PGx accreditation at this point.The program content was developed based on resources from FIP (International Pharmaceutical Federation) and ACPE (Accreditation Standards of Pharmacy Education) to provide ‘Competency-Based’ education (CBE). In CBE, the goal is to provide you with learning experiences that equip you with the confidence and ability to provide a safe PGx consultation and be able to interpret the data safely and effectively. CBE begins with the end in mind. We look at the final outcome of the service you provide to the patient and work backwards to identify the learning methods and tools we use to equip you with the learning you need to provide a successful PGx service.

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"PGx sounds highly technical.. do I need any prior experience?"

We've developed the program to cover everything from recapping the basics to get you on track, to the technicalities of PGx. Whatever point in your clinical knowledge you're at, you'll find your pace and fit in.Our educators are here to support and guide you every step of the way throughout the program.

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"How will I find patients and prescribers to work with?"

The program provides the frameworks and tools to collaborate with prescribers.The business component of the program provides the tools to find and nurture patients in your community who eventually take up your PGx services. We equip you with all the tools needed to maximize your chances of success. But ultimately, success depends on you doing the work!Success does take time, and how quickly you grow your business will depend on how active you are in doing the work needed with the knowledge and frameworks provided.

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"But I don't know if there are labs in my country?!"

The APMA PGx program provides you with a collaboration pathway with a lab if you're in NZ, Australia, US or Canada. If you're not in one of these countries, we'll work with you to partner you with a lab in your country or a nearby country.

"Can PGx allow me to work remotely?"

Yes, the program covers the use of telehealth and how you can create a remote working position and make it work for you, including how to collaborate remotely with prescribers, patients and pharmacies.

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"This sounds risky.. what if I fail?"

Apart from the cost of the program, there are little to no startup costs involved in building your own business or integrating this as a service in your current health setting. By taking action now, you are future-proofing your career and mitigating any future risk of lay-offs. Building a PGx service can work nicely alongside your current role, you don't have to do either/or. You can do both!Becoming PGx certified actually future-proofs you by making you stand out amongst your peers, and position yourself uniquely as an expert in a novel field.

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"Is PGx evidence-based?"

It's a common misconception in the medical industry that there is no evidence for PGx. PGx is evidence-based and there is a growing body of evidence for the value of PGx testing.In addition, recommendations for dose changes are not haphazard, they're made based on guidelines developed and peer-reviewed by CPIC, the Clinical Pharmacogenomics Implementation Consortium, and are easily implementable through the utility of PharmGKB (the Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base), the role of both of these is discussed in detail in the program.

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"What drugs does pharmacogenomics test for?"

Examples of common medicines that have pharmacogenomic guidelines include:• Medicines to treat depression: bupropion, sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram, venlafaxine, amitriptyline, nortriptyline• Medicines that lower cholesterol: simvastatin, atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin• Medicines for heartburn/reflux/nausea: omeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole, ondansetron, metoclopramide• Medicines for heart conditions: metoprolol, warfarin, clopidogrel• Medicines for psychiatric & brain conditions: methylphenidate, aripiprazole, atomoxetine, risperidone, clozapine, donepezil• Medicines for pain: codeine, morphine, methadone, celecoxib, meloxicam, ibuprofen• Other medicines: abacavir, allopurinol, carbamazepine, tamoxifen

"What does a pharmacist do in pharmacogenomics?"

Pharmacogenomics empowers pharmacists to practice at the top of their scope by leveraging their medication expertise in the context of a patient's genetic information. The Pharmacogenomics Pharmacist is the PGx champion in any health setting that strives to provide precision-based prescribing of medications.A Pharmacogenomics Certificate provides an opportunity for pharmacists to make medicine recommendations based on patient's genetics in many health settings.Pharmacists specializing in PGx can use their PGx education in informatics, academia, private consulting, collaborative practice, and hospital to name some examples.

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"What is the biggest challenge I may face with this?"

We, pharmacists are risk-averse and fair enough too, we can't half-verify a prescription. And so when it comes to adopting novel ways of working, I'm afraid we apply the same principle which often holds us back tremendously from progress.Building something new is scary, but not as scary as missing out on what will one day become the future of medications and prescribing.Be an early-adopter, embrace growth, and be part of innovation!

"Will patients actually pay for my services?"

Pharmacists undervalue their services more than anyone else in the healthcare industry.Once you start to grasp the concepts and understand the value PGx brings to patient care, you will easily be able to communicate this value to patients who will not only pay but are desperately looking for you and need your services.The APMA PGx program focuses on providing persuasive communication techniques that target the patient's pain points and hence 'paying' becomes an easy conversation to have.

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"But, I work in retail pharmacy, will a pharmacogenomics service work in this setting?"

The APMA PGx program targets pharmacists in all healthcare settings - community/retail pharmacy, MD office/GP practice pharmacists, hospital, and concierge/private pharmacist consulting.Think of a pharmacogenomics service as the foundation of any medication recommendation you make, it's like a guideline you'll adopt into your practice and that's how it should be - shouldn't you only be giving patients medications that work for them?The program has modules for pharmacists in a variety of settings, so you'll be able to incorporate it into your practice wherever it is.

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"Is this certification delivered by a university?"

The APMA PGx program is micro-credentialled and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. The program is also listed on the US-based PharmGKB (Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base) as a recognized PGx certification program.
The program content is mainly delivered by Katrina Azer, based on international evidence and CPIC and PharmGKB criteria in a novel educational format.

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