Corporate Education
presents
2015 Pharmacy Technicians’
Conference
Nonprofit Org.
US Postage
PAID
Permit #204
Spartanburg, SC
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The goal of this program is to provide pharmacy technicians with the basic
knowledge and tools to assist them in providing quality care to their clients and to
update their knowledge and skill sets.
CE CREDIT
You must attend 90% of each of the educational session in order to receive CE
credit. No partial credit will be given.
ACPE Credit for Pharmacy Technicians
The South Carolina College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical
education.
This program has been approved for 4.0 contact hours (.04 CEU) for each session.
Attendance must be acknowledged at the registration desk upon arrival. The
Program Access Code will be provided at the conclusion of the program.
Participants must complete an on-line evaluation of the program within 30 days so
that their attendance data can be downloaded to the CPE Monitor System.
Participants may also print their CE statement, if desired. This is a knowledge
based activity. Initial Release date for AM session: 4/11/2015. Initial Release date
for PM session: 5/22/2015
(A 4-hour continuing education program)
Presenter
Kimberly Keeney, PharmD
Pharmacist
Columbia, South Carolina
Jointly Provided with
South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Registration: 8:00 am & 1:30pm
Program: 8:25 am & 1:55pm
Heart Center Auditorium
Spartanburg Medical Center
101 East Wood St.
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303
Friday, May 22 or
Thursday, September 3
AM Session: 8:30am – 1:00pm
PM Session: 2:00pm – 6:30pm
Registration: 8:00 am and 1:30pm
Program: 8:25 am and 1:55pm
2015 Pharmacy Technicians’ Conference for
Pharmacy Technicians
Friday, May 22 or
Thursday, September 3
AM Session: 8:30am – 1:00pm
and/or
PM Session: 2:00pm – 6:30pm
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District
Corporate Education
P. O. Box 4848
Spartanburg, SC 29305-4848
“CE approval by SC College of Pharmacy and SRHS Corporate
Education does not imply approval or endorsement of any other product”.
AGENDA & OBJECTIVES (in r/t (PT) Pharmacy Technicians)
AM Session
8:00am
Registration, Coffee
8:25
Welcome, Introduction
8:30
I. Medication Safety
(ACPE#0062-9999-15-009-L05-T)
•Define medication safety
- •List types of medication errors
•Describe methods to prevent medication errors in PT’s role
9:30
II. Pharmacy Law
(ACPE# 0062-9999-15-010-L03-T)
•Discuss changes in current federal and state laws regarding
prescription medications
•Discuss federal and state laws regarding the different roles of PTs
• Discuss PT’s role regarding controlled substances including inventory,
handling and filling of prescriptions
10:30
Break (refreshments provided)
10:45
III. Pharmacy Math
(ACPE# 0062-9999-15-011-L04-T)
•Discuss mathematical calculations used by PTs in multiple roles
•Demonstrate how to calculate days’ supply for different preparations
•Demonstrate how to convert different units and measurements
11:45
IV. Diabetes
(ACPE# 0062-9999-15-012-L01-T)
•Define Diabetes
•Explain symptoms and risk factors of Diabetes
•Describe the proper use of glucometer and other devices used to manage
Diabetes
•Describe treatment options for Diabetes
12:45pm Wrap-up, Program Evaluation
1:00
Adjourn
PM Session
1:30pm Registration, Refreshments
1:55
Welcome, Introduction
2:00
I. Pharmacy Law: Facts and Acts
(ACPE#0062-9999-15-067-L03-T)
•Discuss the major Acts that are involved in the practice of Pharmacy
including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Poison Prevention
Packaging Act of 1970, and OBRA 90.
•Describe and explain the differences in the various classes of
medications.
•Discuss who can prescribe different classes of drugs and the
requirements associated with these medications.
3:00
II. Medication Safety: Patient Safety and Medication Errors
(ACPE# 0062-9999-15-068-L05-T)
•Discuss Medication Error Classifications and list examples.
•Discuss the process of reporting medication errors.
•Discuss common methods used to reduce medication errors.
•Discuss ways to improve patient safety in the workplace.
Break – refreshments provided
4:15
III. The ABCs of ADHD
( ACPE# 0062-9999-15-069-L01-T)
•Define ADHD and discuss common symptoms associated with the
disorder.
•Discuss diagnosis criteria using DSM IV.
•Discuss treatment options for all types of patients.
5:15
IV. The Ins and Outs of the Gut: From Neck to Navel
(ACPE# 0062-9999-15-070-L01-T)
•Define GERD and discuss the symptoms and treatment associated
with the disease.
•Define Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and discuss the symptoms and
treatment associated with the disease.
•Define the different conditions associated with the bowel and
discuss symptoms and treatment associated with each condition.
6:15
Wrap-up, Program Evaluation
6:30
Adjourn
PRESENTER
Kimberly Keeney, PharmD
Kimberly Keeney, PharmD received her doctorate of pharmacy from South
University School of Pharmacy in 2013. She currently works at Palmetto
Health Baptist Parkridge as a staff pharmacist.
Dr. Keeney has 20 years of experience as a pharmacist in the areas of retail,
hospital, automation, 340 B, and pharmacy auditing.
She is a member of the South Carolina Pharmacy Association.
ADA : SRHS is committed in complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities
Act. For special needs, please call (864) 560-6282, Option 2 by May 8 (for May 22
conference) and by August 21 (for September 3 conference).
For additional comfort, please bring a sweater or a jacket.
2015 Conference for Pharmacy Technicians
Friday, May 22 or Thursday, September 3
LOCATION
Heart Center Auditorium
Spartanburg Medical Center
101 East Wood St.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Please PRINT clearly. One name per form
Name: _________________________________________________
DIRECTIONS
From Greenville on I-85, take exit 69 to business 85. Then take Exit 5-A (I-585/Pine
St.) toward downtown Spartanburg. Go approximately 2 miles to first stoplight.
Turn right onto McCravy Drive. Go a short distance to next stoplight. Turn right
onto Wood St. Go up the hill. Spartanburg Medical Center is on the left and the
rd
parking garage is on the right. Take the walkway on the 3 floor of the parking
garage to the hospital. Stop by the lobby information desk and ask for directions
to the Heart Center Auditorium
From Charlotte on I-85, take exit 77 to Business 85. Then take exit 5-A (I-585 /
Pine St.) and follow above directions.
From I – 26 (east from Asheville or west from Columbia), take exit 19B to Business
85 going north. Then take exit 5-A (I-585 / Pine St) and follow above directions.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Attendance per session is limited to the first 75 registrants per session
Fee includes refreshments and handout materials.
Deadline for registration: May 8 (for May 22 conference) and August 21 (for
September 3 conference).
No refunds will be made. Substitutions are accepted and encouraged.
No confirmation will be sent but you may call (864) 560-6282, Option 2, to
confirm your registration. SRHS reserves the right to cancel this workshop if
necessary. If we cancel, full registration fee will be refunded.
On-line Registration: http://tiny.cc/PharmTech2015
On-line registration is closed after May 8 (for May 22 conference) and
August 21 (for September 3 conference).
For Additional Information
Registration: Regina Jennings @ (864) 560-6282, Option 2 or [email protected]
Program: Nelda M. Hope @ (864) 560-6265 or [email protected]
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Kimberly Keeney, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist
Palmetto Health Richland
Columbia, SC
Cynthia Voris, PharmD
CE Coordinator
South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Columbia, SC
Nelda M. Hope, BSN, RN
Continuing Education Coordinator
Spartanburg Healthcare System
Spartanburg, SC
The speaker and the planning committee have disclosed that they do not have
relevant financial relationships with commercial interests and do not anticipate
discussing unlabeled uses of any commercial or investigational products.
Mailing Address: ________________________________________
City / State / Zip: ________________________________________
Employer: _____________________________________________
Email address: __________________________________________
Daytime Telephone: _____________________________________
Special Needs (specify): __________________________________
Please complete the information:
NABP # _____________ Birth Month/Day ______________
Please check the date/session you are attending:
__ May 22
__ AM Session __ PM Session
__ September 3 __ AM Session __ PM Session
Registration Fee for each session:
___ $60.00 Others
___ $50.00 SRHS associates
___ $25 Additional fee for registration postmarked/received after
May 8 (for May 22 conference) or August 21 (for September 3 conference).
On-line Registration: http://tiny.cc/PharmTech2015
On-line registration is closed after May 8 (for May 22 conference) and
August 21 (for September 3 conference).
PAYMENT METHOD:
A. ___ Check - amount enclosed:
$___________
B. ___ SRHS ITR – Interdepartmental Transfer of Funds (Please send original copy)
C. __Visa __MasterCard __Discover __ Amex $__________
Account # ________________________________________
Security Code __________ Expiration Date ___________
Signature_________________________________________
NOTE: We cannot accept registrations without payment or guarantee of payment.
PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Spartanburg Medical
Mail to:
Corporate Education
PO Box 4848
Spartanburg, SC 29305-4848
Or FAX to (864) 560-7440 for credit card payment