CE & Events
November 2021
2021 Resident CE: “Any Recommendations?” Identifying Interventions for Over the Counter, Behind the Counter, and Immunizations
The Richmond Pharmacists Association and VCU Residents present: “Any Recommendations?” Identifying Interventions for Over the Counter, Behind the Counter, and Immunizations This year’s topics include: Prescribing OTCs and Epinephrine Auto-injectors Opioid Dos and Don‘ts Vaccination Updates Smoking Cessation Location: Walgreens - Richmond District Office 3821 Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23238 Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.: Check-In and Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: CE Programming Speakers: Paul McClimon, Pharm D VCU Henry Osei Tutu Agyeman, PharmD Pharmacy Resident…
Find out more »Preparing Pharmacists for the New and Emerging Treatment Landscape of Waldenström Macroglobulinemia LIVE Presentation
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Virtual Register Here Educational Objectives After completion of this activity, Pharmacists will be able to: • Examine the pathophysiology of Waldenström macroglobulinemia and its connection to the use of new and emerging drug therapies • Apply knowledge of clinical guidelines to treatment selection in patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia • Identify best practices for managing toxicities associated with therapies for the treatment of Waldenström macroglobulinemia After completion of this activity, Pharmacy…
Find out more »December 2021
VaPAPP to the RESCUE! – 3 Hours of LIVE CE
Sunday, December 5, 2021 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET Virtual VaPAPP to the RESCUE! - 3 Hours of LIVE CE Topics Include: Psychedelic Plants & Medicines: New Uses in Psychotherapy Buprenorphine: Necessary, Evidence-Based Opioid Treatment Pharmacist Workplace Wellbeing Speakers: Paul Brasler, MA, MSW, LCSW DMAS Grant Behavioral Health Addiction Specialist Riva Kamat-Nerikar, MD Inova Medical Group Registration Rates: VPhA Members: FREE Non-Members: FREE Registration is still required to attend and receive CE credit. The Zoom link will be…
Find out more »Don’t Forget About the Flu: Identifying, Treating, and Protecting High-Risk Patients Webinar
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Virtual This evidence-based program will provide pharmacists with updates on best practices for identifying influenza and guiding the use of antiviral therapy, which is currently underused, even among high-risk patients who are susceptible to worse outcomes. The program will acquaint pharmacists with shifts in influenza diagnosis and care that have been prompted by the emergence of COVID-19, and the availability of a first-in-class oral antiviral agent, for which data,…
Find out more »VDH COVID-19 Pharmacy Updates: Vaccines and Therapeutics Lunch & Learn
Friday, December 17, 2021 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Virtual Learning Objectives: Understand the characteristics of the new SARS-CoV-2 virus variant, Omicron Describe the current landscape of Omicron in Virginia Explain the most recent developments with Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines Describe the role of Molnupiravir in COVID-19 treatment Speakers: Alexis Page PharmD, BCACP VDH Registration Rates: VPhA Members: FREE Non-Members: FREE Registration is still required to attend and receive CE credit. Registration is now CLOSED. The Zoom link will be sent…
Find out more »January 2022
VDH COVID-19 Pharmacy Updates Lunch & Learn
Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Virtual Have the holidays got you feeling out of touch with the latest on all things COVID? VPhA invites you to join us for a Lunch and Learn on COVID 19 vaccine and therapeutics updates featuring Dr. Alexis Page and Dr. Chelsea Sprouse from the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 Task Force. VDH is allocating Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 to select retail pharmacies in Virginia. The initial…
Find out more »2022 Virtual Pharmacy Legislative Day
VPhA has made the difficult decision to transition pharmacy day to a virtual event. With COVID cases rising we understand the importance of staying close to home and supporting your patients. We still need your voice and attendance for virtual advocacy. Registration is NOW closed! VPhA’s annual Pharmacy Legislative Day is the cornerstone of the association’s legislative and public policy efforts. This year’s event will transition to virtual programming and grassroots efforts – making it even easier for pharmacists,…
Find out more »February 2022
VPhA 2022 Virtual Midyear Conference
Join us this February for "2022: The Year of You!" VPhA's Virtual Midyear Conference! Midyear has gone Virtual! VPhA is not excited to move to virtual, but this was the most responsible choice. We know that many of you are busy serving your community and working hard to stay healthy. The last thing VPhA would like to do is be the reason your pharmacy is spread thinner. VPhA has added on an extra day of programming! Earn up to 13…
Find out more »April 2022
VDH COVID Updates Lunch and Learn
Thursday, April 6, 2022 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Virtual We recognize that COVID-19 fatigue is here and it’s real but we have the Rx and its information! It’s imperative that you stay in the know to continue to support your community. We are here to assist and are partnering with VDH to host a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, April 14th, from Noon to 1 p.m. Topics covered during the webinar include updates on new COVID-19 variants and strains, clinical…
Find out more »May 2022
Stroke Smart: Save a Life Program Webinar
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET Virtual Registration is NOW closed. Stroke Smart: Save a Life Program Learning Objectives: Explain why community pharmacies are a critical partner for implementing a Stroke Smart program in communities Identify the role pharmacy technicians and/or CHWs can play in educating patients and communities about the Virginia Stroke Smart program Define what a stroke is and the benefit of early treatment Describe the five basic symptoms and two simple tests…
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