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Henry A. Palmer CE Finale, LIVE December 16, 2026

The Henry A. Palmer CE Finale, named for beloved professor and mentor Dr. Henry A. Palmer, is held each December to help pharmacists fulfill their remaining continuing education (CE) requirements. This à la carte program offers presentations on contemporary issues in pharmacy practice and therapeutics. Pharmacists may enroll in one to eight hours of CE.

Pharmacy’s Greatest Hits: Classics, Covers, Remixes, and New Releases. Eight Hours, No Fillers

A LIVE (both virtual on Microsoft Teams and in-person) application-based continuing education activity for practicing pharmacists in all settings

LIVE Event Date: December 16, 2026,  7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time

LIVE Encore Webinar Dates: December 21-30, 2026

Microsoft Teams Webinars, links in confirmation emails

 

NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR 2026!!!

Leadership Center CT
613 New Britain Ave, Farmington, CT 06032
877-969-7383

REGISTRATION LINK

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Accreditation Statements

The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

 

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-056-L03-P (Application-based)

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-057-L01-P (Application-based)

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-058-L01-P (Application-based)

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-059-L01-P (Application-based)

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-060-L06-P (Application-based)

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-061-L05-P (Application-based)

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-062-L06-P (Application-based)

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-063-L01-P (Application-based)

 

Credits will be awarded when the post test and evaluation have been completed and passed with a 70% or better. Your CE credits will be uploaded to your CPE monitor profile within 2 weeks of completion of the program.

 

Disclosure of Discussions of Off-label and Investigational Drug Use

The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.

Faculty

Yvonne Riley-Poku, PharmD, RPh, Lecturer, Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program, CT State Community College, Bridgeport, CT
Osama (Sam) Abdelghany, PharmD MHA, BCOP, Executive Director, Pharmacy Services, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Youssef Bessada PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Storrs, CT
Kelsey Giara, PharmD, Adjunct Faculty, UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Storrs, CT
Brett Feret, PharmD, Clinical Professor, Director Office of Experiential Education, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Katelyn Galli, PharmD, BCCP, UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Storrs, CT
C. Michael White, PharmD, FCP, FCCP, FASHP, Distinguished Professor and Chair, Pharmacy Practice, UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Storrs, CT
Devra Dang, PharmD, CDCES, FNAP, Clinical Professor, UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Storrs, CT

Faculty Disclosure

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.

All the speakers have no relationships with ineligible companies.

 

SCHEDULE/TOPICS/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

7:30-8:00 a.m. - Registration and Check-In/Sign-In

8:00-8:05 a.m. - Opening Remarks- Philip M. Hritcko, Dean and Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UConn SoPPS), Storrs, CT

8:05-8:10 a.m. – Operational Instructions- Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA, Director, Office of   Professional Pharmacy Development, UConn SoPPS, Storrs, CT

 

8:10 - 9:10 a.m. – LAW: The Buzz About the Expanding Scope of Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Yvonne Riley-Poku, PharmD, RPh, Lecturer, Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program, CT State Community College, Bridgeport, CT

0009-0000-26-056-L03-P (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to
• DESCRIBE the current scope of practice of pharmacy technicians nationally
• IDENTIFY advanced and specialty certifications, and required credentials
• DISCUSS new laws and proposed changes to scope of practice in CT and nationally, and their relevance in the workplace

 

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. – On Target, On Tour: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Oral Therapy in Lung Cancer

Osama (Sam) Abdelghany, PharmD MHA, BCOP, Executive Director, Pharmacy Services, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT

0009-0000-26-057-L01-P  (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to
  • DESCRIBE the role of molecularly targeted oral therapies in the management of Lung Cancer
  • IDENTIFY clinically significant drug-drug and drug-food interactions associated with commonly used oral targeted therapies for lung cancer
  • RECOGNIZE treatment-related toxicities that require pharmacist intervention or referral to the oncology team
  • DEVELOP patient counseling, medication-reconciliation, and monitoring strategies to support the safe use of oral targeted therapies across community and health-system settings

 

 

10:20-11:20 a.m. – Factor XI Inhibitors – Coming Soon to an Antithrombotic Management Program Near You

Youssef Bessada PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, UConn SoPPS, Storrs, CT

0009-0000-26-058-L01-P (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to
  • DESCRIBE the role of Factor XI/XIa in coagulation and explain the mechanistic rationale for targeting Factor XI/XIa to reduce thrombosis while preserving hemostasis
  • DIFFERENTIATE emerging Factor XI/XIa inhibitors based on molecule, mechanism of action, formulation, route of administration, pharmacokinetic characteristics, duration of effect, and monitoring considerations
  • EVALUATE emerging clinical evidence for Factor XI/XIa inhibitors across major potential indications, including atrial fibrillation, venous thromboembolism, secondary stroke prevention, cancer-associated thrombosis, and special populations in thrombotic conditions
  • IDENTIFY potential opportunities and challenges for Factor XI/XIa inhibitors within contemporary pharmacy practice and antithrombotic stewardship

 

 

11:25-12:25 p.m.  - Changing the Migraine Prevention Playlist: A New Guideline Hits the Charts

Kelsey Giara, PharmD, Adjunct Faculty, UConn SoPPS, Storrs, CT

0009-0000-26-059-L01-P (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to
  • DESCRIBE key updates in the 2026 AAN/AHS guideline for migraine prevention
  • COMPARE established and newer preventive therapies with respect to efficacy, safety, tolerability, and practical considerations
  • IDENTIFY patient-specific factors that influence selection of migraine preventive therapy
  • APPLY current guideline recommendations to pharmacist-led patient education, monitoring, and care coordination

 

 

12:25-12:45 p.m. – BREAK. Light snacks will be served.

 

 

12:45-1:45 p.m. – IMMUNIZATION: The Updated Vaccine Playlist: Classics to New Releases

Brett Feret, PharmD, Clinical Professor, Director Office of Experiential Education, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

0009-0000-26-060-L06-P (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to
  • COMPARE and CONTRAST current CDC/ACIP immunization recommendations with guidance from other professional medical organizations to identify areas of alignment and differences in vaccine recommendations
  • DESCRIBE current recommendations for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccinations, including notable clinical updates and areas of controversy
  • DISCUSS other updates to adult and pediatric immunization recommendations, including changes in vaccine schedules, safety considerations, and emerging vaccines relevant to pharmacy practice

 

 

1:50-2:50 p.m.  – PATIENT SAFETY: Bad Medicine: Cardiovascular Drug Toxicities You Should Know by Heart

Katelyn Galli, PharmD, BCCP, UConn SoPPS, Storrs, CT

0009-0000-26-061-L05-P  (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour (Application-based)

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to
  • IDENTIFY the most likely cardiovascular medication commonly implicated in toxicities and adverse effects based on a patient-specific presentation
  • ASSESS patient-specific and medication-related factors (e.g. organ dysfunction, electrolyte disturbances, drug interactions, comorbidities) that increase the risk of developing toxicity secondary to cardiac medications
  • RECOMMEND pharmacist interventions to manage or prevent toxicity secondary to cardiovascular medications

 

 

2:55-3:55 p.m.  – PATIENT SAFETY: New risks: The Intoxicating Hemp Market: What Pharmacists Need to Know

C. Michael White, PharmD, FCP, FCCP, FASHP, Distinguished Professor and Chair, Pharmacy Practice, UConn SoPPS, Storrs, CT

0009-0000-26-062-L05-P  (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to
  • DEFINE the definitional gap in the 2018 Farm Bill that lets intoxicating hemp cannabinoids bypass state cannabis regulation
  • IDENTIFY how CBD in hemp is turned into intoxicating hemp
  • LIST the major quality-control risks in hemp-derived products, including contamination, mislabeling, and inconsistent dosing
  • DESCRIBE the federal total-THC threshold and per-container cap that take effect mid-December 2026
  • APPLY knowledge to a case that will be discussed at the end of the presentation

 

 

4:00-5:00 p.m. – The Ultimate Remixes of a Classic – Insulin Therapy in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Devra Dang, PharmD, CDCES, FNAP, Clinical Professor, UConn SoPPS, Storrs, CT

0009-0000-26-063-L01-P (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to
  • LIST the major insulin formulations and their pharmacologic characteristics, including the newly once-weekly insulins
  • DIFFERENTIATE among insulin formulations and regimens based on clinical characteristics and practical considerations
  • EXPLAIN the current role of insulin therapy in the management of type 2 diabetes and how it has evolved in the setting of modern glucose-lowering therapies

 

We use a continuous class schedule format.  This format does not include breaks but does include a 20-minute lunch period. Live activities on December 16th cost $60 for the first hour. Each additional activity costs $20. Early bird pricing ends December 8, 2026. Starting December 9, $25 is added to the total. We offer a 50% discount for UConn faculty/preceptors

CE FINALE LIVE ENCORE WEBINARS AVAILABLE on Microsoft TEAMS  If you cannot make it to our LIVE EVENT on Wednesday, December 16, you can participate in our ENCORE LIVE WEBINARS that will stream on Microsoft Teams on the following dates in Eastern Standard Time:

  • Monday, December 21, Noon - 1 p.m. The Ultimate Remixes of a Classic – Insulin Therapy in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes
  • Monday, December 21, 7 - 8 p.m. Changing the Migraine Prevention Playlist: A New Guideline Hits the Charts
  • Tuesday, December 22, 7 - 8 p.m. PATIENT SAFETY: Bad Medicine: Cardiovascular Drug Toxicities You Should Know by Heart
  • Wednesday, December 23, Noon - 1 p.m. PATIENT SAFETY: New risks: The Intoxicating Hemp Market: What Pharmacists Need to Know
  • Monday, December 28, Noon - 1 p.m. Factor XI Inhibitors – Coming Soon to an Antithrombotic Management Program Near You
  • Tuesday, December 29, Noon - 1 p.m. On Target, On Tour: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Oral Therapy in Lung Cancer

 

Refunds and Cancellations: The registration fee, less a $75 processing fee, is refundable for those who cancel their registration three (3) days prior to the program (by December 12) After that time, no refund is available.

Location: The Henry A. Palmer C.E. Finale will be held both virtually and in-person at the Leadership Center CT, in Farmington, CT (a new location for 2026). You must sign in to the Microsoft Teams link at the designated time using the link in your confirmation email if you decide to participate virtually.

Required Computer Hardware/Software: Virtual learners need an internet connection to see the slides, hear the speaker, participate in the chat, and have the opportunity to ask any questions via Microsoft Teams, and submit the evaluation afterward. We recommend using an updated Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome and your browser. The latest Firefox or Safari are also compatible with Teams. If you are using a desktop app you will need a dual-core processor and at least 4 GB of RAM, with 3 GB of available storage on Windows or 1.5 GB on Mac. 

Continuing Education Units

The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Statements of Credit will be awarded at CE Finale based on full sessions attended and completed online evaluations. Pharmacists can earn up to 8 contact hours (0.80 CEU) one of which is a Law credit, one is an Immunization Credit, and two are Patient Safety credits.

Please Note: Pharmacists who wish to receive credit for the presentations must complete the registration and online evaluations accurately within 45 days of the live program (before January 26, 2027).  Participants are accountable for their own continuing education requirements for license renewal and are required to follow up with Heather.Kleven@uconn.edu to resolve a discrepancy in a timely manner. PLEASE CHECK YOUR CPE MONITOR PROFILE within 3 days of submission to ensure that your credits have been properly uploaded.  Requests for exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis and may result in denial of credit.

Our paper check processing system is quite slow. Please contact Heather.Kleven@uconn.edu if you must pay by check.

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