AzPA Spring Clinical Conference
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Creighton University
Proudly Hosted by the ARIZONA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION - Official State Affiliate of ASHP
This 1 day seminar provides continuing education for pharmacy professionals focusing on clinical topics pertinent to institutional and ambulatory care settings.
Agenda
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
60 minutes
Thanks for the feedback: Frequent, immediate, specific, and constructive feedback for pharmacy residents (ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-23-183-L99-P)
Learning objectives: describe the four elements needed to provide effective feedback to residents; interpret feedback from residents and resident evaluations to determine how to improve feedback to residents; and discuss the importance of implementing a preceptor development program.
Presenters: Daniel Bell, Michaela Konecnik, Kelly Erdos
8:00 am. - 12:00 p.m.
4 Hours
ASCVD Primer for Pharmacists: Risk stratification, Interventions, and Resources for the Community-Based Practitioner (ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-24-081-L01-P)
Learning objectives: define primary and secondary prevention of ASCVD; list independent risk factors for development or progression of ASCVD; categorize evidence-based interventions to optimize primary and secondary prevention of ASCVD; utilize evidence-based tools to assess patient-level ASCVD risk; describe evidenced-based benefit in patient language of non-statin ASCVD treatments; describe evidenced-based lifestyle modifications benefit in patient language; list evidence-based resources for pharmacists; and list evidence-based resources for patients
Presenters: Michelle Vaughn, MaryJo Zunic, Lindsay Davis, Angela Feldman, Kim Langley, Samantha Zimmerman, Marilee Chapman
More than 90% of 2024 Spring Clinical attendees reported that Spring Clinical
increased their knowledge in specific subject area.*
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
60 Minutes
Arizona Health-System Leaders’ Reactions to 2024 ASHP Pharmacy Forecast: Artificial Intelligence (ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-24-078-L04-PT)
Learning objectives: describe the reactions of Arizona health-system leaders to the 2024 ASHP Pharmacy Forecast: Artificial Intelligence; identify the recommendations provided by the ASHP and ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Forecast 2024: Artificial Intelligence; and discuss the implications of the 2024 ASHP Pharmacy Forecast: Artificial Intelligence for pharmacy departments in hospitals.
Presenters: Jason Gerstner, Janelle Duran, Sara Badaglialacqua, Sara Fahringer
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2 Hours
ASHP Residency Accreditation Update and Townhall (ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-24-082-L04-P)
This interactive session on residency standards will provide residency program leaders and preceptors with an overview of the latest accreditation requirements. Attendees will engage in a townhall-style discussion to share insights, and challenges related to residency training. This collaborative forum will allow residency leaders to provide input and suggestions for improvement residency accreditation.
Learning objectives: discuss ASHP residency data and statistics; describe notable updates of ASHP Regulations on Accreditation of Pharmacy Residencies; list notable updates of ASHP Accreditation Standard for Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Programs
Presenter: Sam Calabrese
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Sponsored Lunch
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
60 Minutes
Let Your Voice Be Heard: A Discussion of Advocacy and ASHP House of Delegates (ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-24-079-L04-PT)
Pharmacists:
Learning objectives: describe ways Arizona pharmacy professionals can get involved in advocacy through state and national pharmacy associations; discuss the role of Arizona delegates to the ASHP House of Delegates; and discuss the potential impact of selected policies coming before the ASHP House of Delegates in June to the practice of pharmacy in Arizona and to pharmacy personnel
Technicians:
Learning objectives: describe how a pharmacy technician may contribute to ASHP policies; recognize how policies may impact pharmacy technicians
Presenters: Chris Edwards, Kelly Erdos, Janelle Duran, Sarah Stephens
91% of attendees said that they expect to use
the new information obtained from Spring Clinical.*
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
60 Minutes
2025 Spring Law Update (ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-24-080-L03-PT)
Pharmacist:
Learning objectives: describe ramifications of recent pharmacy-related court cases; and list recent changes in Federal Pharmacy Law.
Technician:
Learning objectives: describe ramifications of recent pharmacy-related court cases; and list recent changes in Federal Pharmacy Law.
Presenter: Roger Morris
....PLUS a 60 minutes session on myths and misconceptions of the MPox vaccine. Details coming soon.
*Of those who participated in the 2024 attendee survey
Reserve your seat today!
Space is limited
On Demand
90 Minutes
2025 Spring Clinical New Drug Update (ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-24-076-H01-PT)
Pharmacist:
Learning objectives: describe pharmacological mechanisms of action of newly available medications; describe the clinical efficacy of newly available medications; describe the adverse effect profile of newly available medications; and identify patient counseling points for newly available drugs.
Technician:
Learning objectives: describe pharmacological mechanisms of action of newly available medications; describe the storage requirements of newly available medications; and list the indications of newly available medications.
Presenters: AzPA Legacy Interns, Daniel Otis, Dawn Gerber
Accreditation Information
The Arizona Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education (CPE).
Continuing Education
Sessions approved for CE credits are indicated by the CE icon, an ACPE number, and the number of CEUs in the session listing.
To obtain CPE credit for any of the LIVE sessions, learners must attend the session live, enter the session code, and complete the assessment quiz and evaluation for each session attended. The session code and further instructions will be provided at the end of each LIVE session.
- Learning Level: Varies
- Activity Type: Knowledge and Application-based
- Target Audience: Pharmacists and Technicians
Disclosures
Disclosures will be announced at the beginning of each session and can be found in the Event Program under each speaker(s) biography. AzPA CE staff declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests in any product or service mentioned in this activity. View Disclosures
Conflicts of interest have been resolved through content review by the AzPA CE Committee Department and Committee.
Location
Creighton University Health Sciences Campus-Phoenix
3100 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA
Hotel Options
Hampton Inn
160 W Catalina Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 200-0990
0.2 miles from Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown North
10 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 222-1111
0.2 mile from Location
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Phoenix Midtown
2520 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 716-9900
0.5 mile from Location
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown
77 E Polk St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 710-1240
2.1 miles from Location
Staybridge Suites Phoenix - Biltmore Area
2940 N Greenfield Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 224-0012
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