Episode One: Evolution of Expanded Pharmacy Technician Roles Part 1
Liza Guy Chapman, Pharm.D., FAPhA

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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.

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Episode Two: Evolution of Expanded Pharmacy Technician Roles Part 2
Jody McConkey, MPA/HCM, CPhT, Kristen Snair, CPhT, Amber White, CPhT

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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.

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Episode Three: Efficacy and Safety of Bempedoic Acid in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia and Statin Intolerance.
Jennifer Stanislaw, PharmD, PGY2
Nicole Scovis, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

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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.

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Episode 4: Journal Club: Dapagliflozin in Patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction.

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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.

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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!

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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

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Immunization Resources

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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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