AzPA Spring Clinical Conference
FREE for AzPA Members!
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.
Complimentary for AzPA members. Non-members are encouraged to join AzPA and get access to this amazing opportunity!
AGENDA
"More than 90% of 2024 Spring Clinical attendees
reported that Spring Clinical increased their knowledge in specific subject area."
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 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
60 minutes
Pathway to Professional Growth: Navigating the AzPA Fellowship Application for All Pharmacy Professionals (ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-25-003-L99-PT)
Learning objectives: explain the benefits of achieving fellowship status for technicians and pharmacists; identify common challenges in the fellowship application process; and, develop a personal action plan for pursuing fellowship status.
Presenters: Kim Langley
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
60 Minutes
Arizona Health-System Leaders’ Reactions to 2024 ASHP Pharmacy Forecast (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
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
90 Minutes
Shaping the Future: Arizona Pharmacy Association (AzPA) Update and Townhall (ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-25-004-L99-PT)
Attendees will engage in a townhall-style discussion to meet the new CEO of AzPA and share insights and challenges related to the pharmacy profession.
Learning objectives: identify key challenges and opportunities facing pharmacy profession; list opportunities for pharmacy profession; advocate for pharmacy professional’s needs and aspirations
Presenter: Garet Turner, AzPA CEO
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 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
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
60 minutes
MPox Vaccine: Dispelling Myths & Misconceptions in the Community Pharmacy (ACPE UAN: 0100-0000-25-002-L06-PT)
Learning objectives: review the epidemiology of MPox; review the clinical presentation of MPox; identify high-risk patient populations for MPox; and discuss available vaccines for the prevention of MPox.
Presenters: Tho Pham, PharmD, BCIDP and Joel A Terriquez, MD, FIDSA, CIC, SQIL
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; list recent changes in Federal Pharmacy Law; and list recent changes in State Pharmacy Law.
Technician Learning objectives: describe ramifications of recent pharmacy-related court cases; list recent changes in Federal Pharmacy Law; and list recent changes in State Pharmacy Law.
Presenter: Roger Morris, Katie Lavigne, Mary Saxon, Alexander Snyder
Networking Reception
5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
($25 for non-members )
Join us for an evening of connections and opportunities!
Step into a vibrant atmosphere where ambition meets collaboration. Our professional networking reception is the perfect setting to expand your network, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections with industry leaders, innovators, and like-minded professionals.
Whether you're looking to grow your business, explore partnerships, or gain insights from seasoned professionals, this event is your gateway to success.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and an array of soft drinks will be provided.
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
"91% of 2024 attendees said that they
expect to use the new information obtained at Spring Clinical."
Registration
Free for AzPA current members.
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
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160 W Catalina Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 200-0990
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10 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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2520 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown
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(602) 710-1240
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