| Title | 2023 Pharmacy Technician Update |
| Start date | 06/10/2023 (Sat) |
| End date | 06/10/2023 (Sat) |
| Time | 9:00am to 1:00pm |
| Location |
WebEx
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| Description |
Medication Errors & Patient Safety
(ACPE UAN 0062-9999-23-061-L05-T, 1 credit hour, application-based)
Objectives:
1. Identify common medication errors
2. Describe strategies to prevent medication errors
3. Assess a scenario/event and recommend a plan of action to improve patient safety
Pharmacy Legal & Regulatory Update 2023
(ACPE UAN 0062-9999-23-062-L03-T, 1 credit hour, knowledge-based)
Objectives:
1. Discuss legislative changes in South Carolina that impact pharmacy practice
2. Summarize federal and state legislation related to hormonal contraception and immunization practices in community pharmacy
3. Discuss the pharmacy technician’s role in relation to the legislation regarding contraception
Immunization Update 2023
(ACPE UAN 0062-9999-23-063-L06-T, 1 credit hour, knowledge-based)
Objectives:
1. Identify how vaccines work with the immune system to develop lasting immune response
2. Discuss legal and regulatory updates impacting the provision of immunizations
3. Identify updates to the ACIP recommended vaccines for pediatric and adult populations
New Medications on the Market
(ACPE UAN 0062-9999-23-064-L01-T, 1 credit hour, knowledge-based)
Objectives:
1. Identify recently approved medications on the U.S. market
2. Discuss appropriate dosing and administration information for the newly approved medications
3. Recognize adverse effects to properly assess and monitor patients on therapy
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| Target Audience | Pharmacy Technicians |
| Instructors | Kristy Brittain, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES - Associate Professor, Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, MUSC Health Ambulatory Pharmacy Services |
| Fees |
Members: $15 | Non-Members: $60
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| Credits |
AHEC: This program is approved for 0.4 CEU’s (4.0 clock hours) of continuing education by Mid-Carolina AHEC, Inc. and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Participants must attend 90% of the program in order to receive a certificate of attendance. No partial credit will be given.
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| Notes |
Webinar: A link + directions will be sent to all registered participants 1-2 days prior to the program to log into WebEx. Please ensure you have the correct email entered into our system during registration
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