Pikal Symposium

Michael J. Pikal Symposium Hands-on Basic Lyophilization Short Course: August 17-18, 2026 Symposium: August 18-19, 2026 The 2026 Michael J. Pikal Symposium will be held in honor of the late Professor Michael J. Pikal, a leader in the field of freeze-drying for the preservation of pharmaceuticals.  Innovative research will be presented by thought leaders from […]

Exploring Implicit Bias and Its Impact in Pharmacy

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to ·       DEFINE different types of bias and how they are formed ·       RECOGNIZE what bias may look like in the pharmacy setting ·       IDENTIFY how bias can impact patient care ·       APPLY methods to address and mitigate bias in the […]

LAW: THE OPIOID CRISIS: CAN REDUCING HARM SUPPLEMENT REDUCING SUPPLY?

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to Review how controlling the supply of opioids has affected the drug overdose crisis. Describe strategies that reduce the harm from misusing opioids. Discuss how medication assisted treatment of opioid use disorder reduces overdose risk. Characterize how regulatory […]

LAW: Off-Label Drug Use and The Pharmacists Role-RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: 1. Define the term “off-label” in terms of drug promotion, prescribing, and use. 2. Distinguish between the use of unapproved drugs […]

IIMMUNIZATION: Mountebanks, Grifters, and Frauds (Oh My!): An Update on the Management of Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses in 2025-RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the 2025 CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: Describe at least one important change (or proposed change) in childhood and adult vaccination recommendations put forth by the CDC […]

Immunization: A Quick Refresher: Perfect Intramuscular Injection Technique

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Review basic intramuscular technique for vaccine administration List changes in administration technique that increase safety and decrease patient pain Describe the “clean as you go” process that saves time and reduces error After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacy […]

Treating Gout without Doubt

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to 1. Describe gout’s pathogenesis, relationship to hyperuricemia, and complications of untreated gout 2. Describe the diagnosis and goals of therapy for gout 3. Recall nonpharmacologic therapy for the management of gout and medications that can increase serum uric acid level […]

Accommodating Disabilities in Experiential Education: Easier Than it Seems, Full of Reward

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacist preceptors will be able to DEFINE types of learning disabilities that preceptors are likely to encounter LIST the information the school of pharmacy should provide to preceptors IDENTIFY accommodation that are appropriate for specific students DESCRIBE reasonable accommodation in experiential education   Release Date: […]

Considerations in Veterinary Compounding

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to 1.     List food items which may be harmful to certain pets 2.     Identify additives which should not be used in veterinary compounding 3.     Discover when veterinary compounding is acceptable 4.     Recognize federal laws pertaining to veterinary compounding […]

Patient Safety: Fad Diets: Do They Deserve the Hype?

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to 1. Describe the prevalence of fad diets in society 2. Outline the components of different types of fad diets 3. Explain the effect different fad diets can have on the body 4. Recognize situations in which fad diets present safety […]