Arthur E. Schwarting was an internationally recognized leader in the transformation of pharmacognosy from a plant-based discipline to a science based on the chemistry of natural products. He also was the preeminent pharmacognosist in the U.S. to engage in the study of medicinal agents from microorganisms, and he was a pioneer in the use of radio isotopes to elaborate the biochemical pathways by which plants and microorganisms make medicinally active products. The Arthur E. Schwarting Symposium is now an educational conference focused on pharmacy practice for pharmacists in many settings.

Measure Twice, Cut Once: A Carpentry Approach to Pharmacy

Five hours of live streaming CE including Law, Patient Safety, and Immunization

2026 AGENDA

11:00am-12:00 pm 

Load-Bearing Walls: Getting Cardiovascular Therapy Right the First Time

Katelyn Galli, PharmD, BCCP, UConn School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Type of Activity: Application

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-009-L01-P

Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation the learner will: Identify high-risk cardiovascular medications that are most commonly associated with preventable adverse drug events amid transitions of care Describe evidence-based principles for precise cardiovascular medication dosing, including clinically relevant pharmacokinetic considerations that influence drug and dose selection Explain the benefits and limitations of clinical decision support tools in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy Recognize common system-level and cognitive factors contributing to cardiovascular medication near misses and adverse effects

 

12:05-1:05 pm 

LAW: The Legal Blueprint: Designing Error-Proof Pharmacy Policies

Dylan DeCandia, PharmD, RPh, Franklyn’s Pharmacy in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey

Type of Activity: Application

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-010-L03-P

Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation the learner will: Describe the roles and responsibilities of each pharmacy staff member Articulate when a pharmacist should seek legal clarification Identify common pharmacy mistakes that may leave pharmacists liable Construct policies and procedures that prevent future pharmacy errors

 

1:10-2:10 pm 

Patient Safety: Blueprints Before Builds: Patient Assessment in Clinical Decision-Making

Devra Dang, PharmD, CDCES, FNAP, Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Type of Activity: Application

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-013-L05-P

Learning Objectives: Explain the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process and strategies to optimize the “Collect” and “Assess” steps to improve assessment and clinical decision-making Identify common pitfalls that affect optimal patient assessment across healthcare settings List strategies to incorporate patient-centered approaches into patient assessment and clinical decision-making

 

2:15-3:15 pm 

Immunization: The Right Tool for the Job: Precision and Preparation in Immunization Practice

Thomas E. Buckley, RPh, MPH, FNAP; Associate Clinical Professor Emeritus, UConn School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Type of Activity: Application

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-011-L06-P

Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation the learner will: Analyze contraindications as the “measurement” step Determine the correct vaccine, dose, route, and needle length Document and report finishing work Detect administration errors and adverse events Illustrate reliable vaccine information

 

3:20-4:20 pm 

Right Fit, Tight Seal: Building Better Cancer Care

Thomas M Levay, PharmD, CSP, Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, CT

Type of Activity: Application

ACPE UAN 0009-0000-26-012-L01-P

Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation the learner will: Recognize ways that general education and consultation contributes to better care Identify crucial elements of a patient’s non-clinical care for patients with cancer Demonstrate different ways to help patients at each phase of care

 

Handouts will be posted 72 hours prior to the event  in 2 slides per page and 6 slides per page below:

11:00am-12:00 pm Load-Bearing Walls: Getting Cardiovascular Therapy Right the First Time

• 2 slides per page
• 6 slides per page

12:05-1:05 pm LAW: The Legal Blueprint: Designing Error-Proof Pharmacy Policies

• 2 slides per page
• 6 slides per page

1:10-2:10 pm Patient Safety: Blueprints Before Builds: Patient Assessment in Clinical Decision-Making

• 2 slides per page
• 6 slides per page 

2:15-3:15 pm Immunization: The Right Tool for the Job: Precision and Preparation in Immunization Practice

• 2 slides per page
• 6 slides per page
• Conditions Incorrectly Perceived as Contraindications
• Screening Contraindications for Adults
• Screening Contraindications for Children and Teens

3:20-4:20 pm Right Fit, Tight Seal: Building Better Cancer Care

• 2 slides per page
• 6 slides per page

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

Continuing Education Units

The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, 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 5 contact hours (0.50 CEU) one of which is a law credit, one is an Immunization Credit, and one is a Patient Safety Credit.

Please Note: Pharmacists who wish to receive credit for the presentations MUST ACCURATELY complete the registration and online evaluations within 45 days of the live program (before February 1, 2026).  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.

Registration Fees: 50% discount for UConn faculty/preceptors