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Details on Pharmacy Technician Certification and Renewals
Upcoming Live CE Webinars
Sorry, no upcoming live webinars will provide CE credit for technicians.
Home Study CE Activities
Duplicate credit will not be issued to individuals who already completed these programs.
Recorded Webinars
Digital Health 102: Patient Resources in Pharmacy Practice
This presentation will discuss updates to the digital health landscape and discuss patient-specific resources that pharmacists might recommend in their practice. Resources covered will range from information resources, apps, and wearable devices. Presenters will share available resources and provide advice on critiquing them for accuracy, relevance, and security of information. Participants will be asked to use this advice to analyze presented topics in the context of the role and benefit in their practices. This session will be interactive and participants will be encouraged to have smart devices accessible in order to actively participate.
Target Audience: All pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists
CE Credit: 1 hour
Presenters: Kyle McCormick, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist, Gatti Pharmacy and RxHealthConnect; and Ravi Patel, PharmD, Pharmacy Innovation Research Fellow, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
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Exclusive Member Benefit!
Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Regulations and Update
Ever wonder what the Board of Pharmacy does? Want to know why it takes so long to implement new regulations? Curious about revisions to current regulations? Watch this recorded webinar to learn about the structure and mission of the Pennsylvania State Board of pharmacy, discuss and explore new and revised regulations, and listen to a Q&A with Board Chairperson, Terry Talbott.
Target Audience: All Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
CE Credit: 1 hour
Presenter: Terry Talbott, RPh, Chairperson/Retail Chain Rep, PA State Board of Pharmacy
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Measuring Quality Performance: The CMS 5 Star Ratings - What They Are & Why They Matter
Star Ratings continue to change and impact the healthcare industry, including pharmacy. As the environment changes and evolves it is necessary for pharmacists to understand what the Star measures are, where they come from and why they matter. New and significant opportunities are arising as our country shifts its healthcare focus from a numbers model to a performance model. This session will provide detail regarding the Star measures, where they come from, how they are created, a review of up & coming changes and tools to measure performance. This presentation will focus on why they matter to you and what you can do to embrace the changes, impact your ratings as well as impact the quality of care you provide to your patients.
Target Audience: All pharmacists and all pharmacy technicians, community pharmacists, health system pharmacists, managed care pharmacists
CE Credit: 1 hour
Presenter: Amy B. Scott, BS Pharm, RPh, Pharmacy Quality Consultant, Pharmacy Quality Solutions
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Pharmacy Law CE: Exclusive Member Benefit!
Board of Pharmacy Update for Pharmacy Technicians
This webinar will provide information on the current laws and regulations which impact pharmacy technicians in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We will explore specific roles of technicians and examine recent and pending regulations and legislation that will also impact the role of the technician.
Target Audience: Pharmacy Technicians
CE Credit: 30 minutes
Presenter: Terry Talbott, RPh, Member, Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy
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A Primer for Understanding ACOs
After completing this quick, 15-minute activity, you'll be able to describe the changing landscape of health care, define Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and differentiate the sub-types, and review implications for pharmacists in a transformed healthcare system.
Target Audience: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
CE Credit: 15 minutes
Presenter: Maria Osborne PharmD, BCACP, CDE, Clinical Pharmacist, Family Practice, UPMC St. Margaret
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Patient Safety CE: Exclusive Member Benefit
Improving Patient Safety in the Treatment of Diabetes: Opportunities for Pharmacy
Insulin has been associated with more medication errors than any other drug class and hospitalization rates for hypoglycemia now exceed those for hyperglycemia. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in both outpatient and inpatient settings are on the front lines of the battle to improve safety among patients treated for diabetes. This interactive program will use a case based approach to make participants aware of common mistakes in the treatment of diabetes. Participants will discuss and apply strategies to identify and prevent errors related to insulin and oral diabetes agents.
Target Audience: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in community and health system practices
CE Credit: 1 hour
Presenter: Autumn Stewart, PharmD, BCACP, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Duquesne University, Mylan School of Pharmacy
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Pharmacy Law CE: Exclusive Member Benefit
Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy Review and Update
The program is designed to provide an update on the structure and function of the Pennsylvania State Board of pharmacy. We will explore the regulatory process and also discuss recent regulatory changes as well as those that are pending.
Target Audience: All pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
CE Credit: 30 minutes
Presenter: Terry Talbott, RPh, Chair, Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy
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Article CEs
Complete details of each continuing education program, including Universal Activity Numbers (UANs), contact hours, activity types, release and expiration dates are included in the CE Information for each activity.
To receive CE credit for these activities, participants must read the article in its entirety, complete an evaluation survey on the activity, and earn a grade of 70% or higher on a short exam.
Naloxone Standing Order for Opioid Overdose
CE Article & Information
CE Survey & Exam for Pharmacy Technicians
Opioids: Current Issues & Prescribing Guideline Update
CE Article & Information
CE Survey & Exam for Pharmacy Technicians
Drug Abuse Among Health Professionals
CE Article & Information
CE Survey & Exam for Pharmacy Technicians
Opioid Addiction: How can Senate Bill 472 Help?
CE Article & Information
CE Survey & Exam for Pharmacy Technicians
Legal and Business Aspects of the Changing Medical Marijuana Landscape
CE Information
CE Article
CE Evaluation Survey and Exam
Pharmacy Law CE:
Legalizing Medical Cannabis in Pennsylvania
CE Article & Information
CE Survey & Exam for Pharmacy Technicians
CE credit is uploaded to CPE Monitor on a monthly basis.
If you have any questions regarding these CEs, please contact Sara Powers.
 The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Other resources for FREE Online CE
Most of these resources are free, but you must register on the website to access the CE.
Choose “Technician CE" when available, otherwise choose “Pharmacist CE”
Most resources allow you to save the CE certificates in your online profile for future use.
An HIV Update for Pharmacy Technicians (expires 9/25/15)
What’s The Big Deal? Fraud, Waste and Abuse in the Pharmacy (expires 7/24/16)
Prevention of Mediacation Errors in the Older Adult Patient (2 hours, expires 10/31/15)
FDA Pharmaceutical Labeling Requirements: Promoting Safe Use of “Approved as Safe” Yet Risky Drugs (Law, 2 hours, expires 8/31/15)
Meeting the Challenge of Drug Shortages (Free Trial) (expires 4/8/16)
Aged and Engaged: Expanding Awareness, Support for the Elderly (expires 6/7/16)
An Overview of Diarrhea and Constipation (expires 4/4/16)
New Drug Approvals – What the Technician Needs to Know (expires 2/1/16)
Wound Care (expires 12/3/15)
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