AzPA presents an innovative podcast intended for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to obtain continuing education credit. The podcast also provides current health information and hot topics in the evolving world of pharmacy.
Latest Episode:
Podcast Episode 23:
Interview with Matt Bertsch, PharmD
Summary:
Matt Bertsch is the Director of Education in Pharmacy for Sun Life Health. He oversees the organization's education strategy, including the four pillars, which are:
- Education of Future Health Care Workers
- Education of Ourselves
- Education of Our Communities
- Education of Our Patients
Host Kristen Snair dives into a series of topics with Matt, including: The role of a 340B Pharmacy, the value of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), and what inspires him personally and professionally as a leader in this industry?
*No CE credit for this episode.
Past Episodes
Episode One: Evolution of Expanded Pharmacy Technician Roles Part 1
Liza Guy Chapman, Pharm.D., FAPhA
Pharmacy technicians have always been a crucial component in the practice of pharmacy. As the pharmacy landscape changes, so does the technician scope of practice. Listen as Liza Chapman, Vice President of PTCB Partnership Development, discusses these positive changes.
Click here for more information on the PTCB's certifications.
Episode Two: Evolution of Expanded Pharmacy Technician Roles Part 2
Jody McConkey, MPA/HCM, CPhT, Kristen Snair, CPhT, Amber White, CPhT
Amber White and Kristen Snair explain their unique journeys to opportunities outside of the typical pharmacy technician role. They have held various intriguing positions, including technology safety specialist, college curriculum advisor, and an Arizona Board of Pharmacy member. Follow their stories, as they hope to inspire and empower other technicians within the pharmacy field.
Click here for more information on the PTCB's certifications.
Episode Three: Efficacy and Safety of Bempedoic Acid in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia and Statin Intolerance.
Jennifer Stanislaw, PharmD, PGY2
Nicole Scovis, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Join us in our journal club episode as we discuss the "Efficacy and Safety of Bempedoic Acid in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia and Statin Intolerance.” This article was recently published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association in April 2019. Dr. Scovis and Dr. Stanislaw discuss patient appropriate therapeutic options and the evidence regarding the use of bempedoic acid.
Click here for more information on the PTCB's certifications.
Episode 4: Journal Club: Dapagliflozin in Patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction.
Join us in our journal club episode as we discuss the "Dapagliflozin in Patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction.” This article was recently published online in the New England Journal of Medicine in September 2019. Dr. Scovis and Dr. Santiago discuss patient appropriate therapeutic options and the evidence regarding the use of Dapagliflozin.
Read the Corresponding Article
Episode 5: Functional Medicine
In this episode, you’ll discover the practice of functional medicine and its unique approach to addressing the root causes of disease. Patients receive specific, evidence based treatment that seeks to optimize wellness, and even help them get off their medication. Learn how pharmacists can innovate their practice to get better outcomes today!
Functional Medicine Resources:
www.ifm.org (Institute of Functional Medicine)
www.kresserinstitute.com (functional medicine blog)
www.integrativepractitioner.com/resources/webinars/ (functional medicine webinars)
www.emersonecologics.com (functional medicine webinars)
www.fullscripts.com/webinars (functional medicine webinars)
https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ (functional medicine podcast)
Podcast Episode 6:
Immunization Updates
Summary:
In this episode, you’ll discover current immunization details to ensure that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have a good understanding of what vaccines are recommended to their patients and why, and how to research and use available resources.
Speaker: Conchetta Lesser, Pharm.D., BCACP
Immunization Resources
Podcast Episode 7:
COVID-19 Immunization Update
Summary:
In this episode, you’ll review current immunization details and distribution updates to ensure that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have a good understanding of what is currently happening with the COVID-19 vaccines.
Conchetta Lesser, PharmD, BCACP and Jimmy Stevens, PharmD
Click here to get CE credit.
Podcast Episode 8:
Personal Burnout Strategies for Pharmacy Professionals
Summary:
In this episode, you’ll review was of identifying burnout in your personal and professional practice and ways to improve your attitude to reduce burnout and lead a healthier happier personal, and professional frame of mind.
Click here to get CE credit.
Podcast Episode 9:
Resume Builder 101
Summary:
In this episode, you’ll discover strategies to improve your resume to give you an advantage in a saturated pharmacy professional job market!
Click here to get CE credit.
Podcast Episode 10:
Pragmatic Approaches to the Layered Learning Practice Model (LLPM)
Summary:
In this episode, you’ll discover the Layered Learning Practice Mode (LLPM). This teaching strategy is designed to train residents to precept students and other residents with the oversight of a seasoned clinical pharmacist. The model serves as a tool for residency programs to implement quality precepting opportunities and learning experiences as they look for new ways to integrate multiple learners into the practice setting.
Click here to get CE credit.
Podcast Episode 11:
Hypertension Management: Clinical Pearls and Updates
Summary:
In this episode, you’ll discover clinical pearls and updates from current guidelines and evidence-based clinical trial outcomes based on the literature from professionals regarding hypertension management.
Click here to get CE credit.
Podcast Episode 12:
Pharmacy Harmony
Summary:
In this episode, you'll discover what it means to create pharmacy harmony. Learn how role objectivity, individual empathy, and peer respect can lead to optimal work cultures. Successful teams are now capable for better outcomes with this fresh mindset!
Click here to get CE credit.
Podcast Episode 13:
Non-Pharmacological Stress Management and Prevention
Summary:
In this episode we’ll be discussing non-pharmacological stress management and prevention with Dr. Richard Harris. He will describe physiology of stress and its negative impact on physical and mental health. Dr. Harris will define a holistic approach and identify techniques to develop healthy habits. With his insight, he can help manage your stress today.
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Podcast Episode 14:
Driving the Pharmacy Profession Forward Through Telehealth
Summary:
In this episode, Dr. Jenny Bingham will discuss pharmacy professionals role and value in telehealth. We'll also examine opportunities to overcome barriers to implementing telehealth services. Finally, we'll discover ways pharmacist can become advocates for telehealth reimbursement models.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennybinghampharmd/
*No CE credit for this episode.
Podcast Episode 15:
Leadership Spotlight Series: Kristen Snair
Summary:
Kristen Snair’s leadership story begins from a pharmacy cashier and through her consistency mindset she will eventually become a governor appointed member of the Board of Pharmacy. Join us as we listen how she thrives being “comfortable while being uncomfortable” while moving forward and staying true to her own ethical compass.
*No CE credit for this episode.
Podcast Episode 16:
Leadership Spotlight Series: Michael Blaire
Summary:
Listen how Michael’s passion for independence and retail pharmacy helped guide him through his extensive experience as a pharmacist. His leadership by example mindset with his business and political activities has garnered a fulfilled career.
Contact info: mrb@blairerx.com
*No CE credit for this episode.
Podcast Episode 17:
Leadership Spotlight Series: Sandra Leal
Summary:
Listen how President of the American Pharmacists Association Sandra Leal's passion for preventive health care, serving the underserved populations, and advocacy helped her lead the profession of pharmacy to new avenues. Through her involvement in leadership roles she has assisted pharmacist to change the way they practice. She achieve this by volunteering, empowering, mentoring, and succession planning with her colleagues.
*No CE credit for this episode.
Podcast Episode 18:
Dr. Adam Martin, The Fit Pharmacist, HopeDealer (non-CE)
Summary:
Dr. Adam Martin, the fit pharmacist, explains his mission to assist pharmacy leaders to find their own fire. He helps develop pharmacy leaders by changing their mindset through viewing every situation as gains. Further, he describes 3 simple tips to making quality decisions in the pharmacy. Listen in for more great help!
Find more information about Dr. Adam Martin at:
Instagram: @thefitpharmacist
LinkedIn: Dr. Adam Martin
Facebook: The Pharmacist Growth Group (free community)
Email: Adam@thefitpharmacist.com
*No CE credit for this episode.
Podcast Episode 19:
Non-Traditional Pharmacist Journey Series: Tim Ulbrich, Your Financial Pharmacist (non-CE)
Summary:
Tim's journey has taken him from academia to becoming co-founder and CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist. In this episode, Tim Ulbrich explains various topics relating to finance and the pharmacy profession. He helps us navigate through periods of difficult financial situations, financial intentions, and describing contraindicated financial decisions.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timulbrich/
Website: https://yourfinancialpharmacist.com/
*No CE credit for this episode.
Podcast Episode 20:
Advocacy in Action 101. Learn how you can make your voice heard
Summary:
Join Michael Baxter, vice president of government affairs at the American Pharmacists Association and Dianne McCallister, AzPA lobbyist and partner at Public Policy Partners in Phoenix to better understand how you can make your voice heard to benefit the pharmacy profession in AZ.
Podcast Episode 21:
Deep Dive: AZ State Board of Pharmacy
Summary:
Get to know the AZ State Board of Pharmacy. Join President Lorri Walmsley, RPh, FAzPA and Executive Director Kam Gandhi, PharmD as they share more about the role of the Board and key topics that are important to us all.
Podcast Episode 22:
Everything You Need to Know about PTCB with Ryan Burke, PharmD
Summary:
Today's guest is Ryan Burke, Senior Director of Professional Affairs at PTCB. He serves as a liason to state and national pharmacy associations, state boards of pharmacy, and technician organizations. Ryan closely follows state legislation and regulatory changes that may impact pharmacy technician practice, while also monitoring trends related to education, training, and certification requirements.
Host Kristen Snair explores a variety of topics with Ryan, focused on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and frequently asked questions surrounding it.
Podcast Episode 23:
Interview with Matt Bertsch, PharmD
Summary:
Matt Bertsch is the Director of Education in Pharmacy for Sun Life Health. He oversees the organization's education strategy, including the four pillars, which are:
- Education of Future Health Care Workers
- Education of Ourselves
- Education of Our Communities
- Education of Our Patients
Host Kristen Snair dives into a series of topics with Matt, including: The role of a 340B Pharmacy, the value of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), and what inspires him personally and professionally as a leader in this industry?