The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Held on Friday, September 6; Saturday, September 7; and Sunday, September 8, 2024
Now Available On-Demand!
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The Pharmacy Practice Seminar (PPS) equips community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with practical and relevant tools and knowledge that can immediately be applied in practice to see the positive effects of patient care. This event was held the evening of Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 8.
This seminar is intended for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in community pharmacies.
Attendance Options
Registrants have the option of joining us live in person in Austin, Texas or via live virtual broadcast. In addition to the live sessions, additional on-demand content will be included with registration. All live presentations will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing throughout the next year. There are many ways to participate, so you can’t miss out.
Those joining us in person can visit our location pageon the PPS website for more information.
Registering and Accessing the Content
PPS registrants will access all seminar content on this page. Be sure to bookmark this page for session content, live broadcast Zoom feeds and on-demand sessions. You are required to log into your account to access seminar content, so we recommend keeping your login email and password handy.
Register for 2024 Pharmacy Practice Seminar
NOTE: If you have previously registered for the live event, skip down to Log Back In (orange box).
First, you must register for the activity using the GREEN button at the bottom of the page.
(Note: If you have never claimed CE credit through this UT Austin College of Pharmacy CE site before, you will also be prompted to create a CE profile before you can register for this program).
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Click one of the sessions listed below and follow the instructions listed in that module.
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Select72nd Pharmacy Practice Seminar • PPS 2024located under the Online CE Tab
Click one of the sessions listed below and follow the instructions in that module.
Additional Event Information
Bookmark this page: Bookmark this page and remember the login information you used to register. All attendees will access content here.
Session content: The tabs below contain content. PDF copies of the presentation slides will be added to each session tab.
Zoom links for live broadcast: As we approach the event, Zoom links will be available below. There is one webinar link for each day. The program will broadcast a constant stream that you can leave and return to as you can. You will need to log into Zoom, but you can use a free Zoom account for this broadcast.
All content will be recorded: All content will be recorded for viewing online after the event – so if you miss a session, no worries. You will be able to see sessions over the next year (please allow 4 to 6 weeks for recordings to appear).
On-demand sessions: You can open the links below to find the on-demand videos embedded in the system. Recordings of the live sessions will be placed in the tabs in the same way.
Evaluations: You will be able to access and complete evaluations at the scheduled time the live session ends. If the speaker is to finish early, just know the evaluation will eventually become live at the originally scheduled time.
CPE credit: Upon completing the online evaluations following each session, the credit for that session will be automatically uploaded to the NAPB profile you entered in this system. You can double-check that profile number by looking under the My Profile tab linked at the top right of this page.
Thank you: We know you have options on where you get your CPE. We greatly appreciate you choosing The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy! Thank you!
Continuing Education Credit
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education accredits the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This knowledge-based activity is approved for 23.25 hours of continuing education credit (18.25 Live via in-person or live broadcast and 6.00 via on-demand content). To receive 23.25 CE credit, the participant must complete the activity sessions and then complete the online evaluation (on-demand sessions require post-tests before evaluation) that follows each accredited session.
Always return to this program page to access the on-demand home study sessions.
Fee
$575.00
CE Hours
25.75
CE Units
2.575
Activity Type
Knowledge
2024 Immunization Update
Learning Objectives
Identify changes or updates to the January 2024 Immunization Schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years and adults.
Evaluate the most current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations and CDC best practice guidelines.
Discuss vaccines under investigation or in the pipeline.
Determine appropriate answers for the questions that commonly arise and discuss related counseling points and key considerations.
About the Speaker
Sharon Rush, R.Ph.
Clinical Associate Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Sharon Rush received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree in 1986. She practiced as a staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager, Central Texas Immunization Coordinator, and PGY-1 residency preceptor during her 23 years with a large community pharmacy chain. She joined the faculty of the Division of Pharmacy Practice at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in July 2010. She is the Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Coordinator for the college and the Austin/Temple/Waco Community Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Coordinator for the fourth-year professional students. Professor Rush has been involved with direct patient care programs for many years, such as pharmacy-based immunizations, health screenings, Medication Therapy Management, and Disease State Management. She is a certified instructor for the APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate program for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, the APhA Medication Therapy Management certificate program, and the NACDS Point of Care certificate program. All PharmD students at UT earn their immunization and medication therapy management certificates under her instruction. She provides the annual 3-hour continuing education Immunization Update for the Texas Pharmacy Association and The University of Texas College of Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice Seminar.
Discuss national reforms and updates for Pharmacy Benefit Management.
Discuss state reforms and updates for Pharmacy Benefit Management.
About the Speaker
Debbie Garza, R.Ph.
Chief Executive Officer
Texas Pharmacy Association
Debbie Garza joined the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) as Chief Executive Officer in August 2017. A business-savvy executive with a keen strategic vision and a passion for pharmacy, Debbie is a skilled communicator who explains complex policy issues clearly and concisely with the prowess to change mindsets and build positive public sentiment for the pharmacy profession.
Debbie has significant accomplishments in government relations, public policy, and operations in pharmacy, health care, and retail. She possesses hands-on knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and political processes and is well-versed in Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and pharmacist scope of practice. She has been intimately involved with drug payment policy, delivery system reform and a broader role for pharmacists.
Debbie received a B.S. in pharmacy from The University of Texas at Austin. Having been a mentor throughout her career, Debbie enjoys mentoring pharmacists and helping to shape the next generation of pharmacy leaders.
Describe the pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, therapeutic uses, and dosing of commonly prescribed drugs for veterinary medicine.
About the Speaker
Amy Savarino, Pharm.D., DICVP
Chief Pharmacist
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Amy Savarino, Pharm.D., is the chief pharmacist at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). She is a diplomate of the International College of Veterinary Pharmacy and a fellow and treasurer of the Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists. Dr. Savarino has worked in the VMTH pharmacy for 15 years and has been the chief pharmacist since 2018. She serves as director for the Texas A&M Veterinary Pharmacy Residency Program. Amy enjoys working with veterinary and pharmacy students to bridge the gap between the two professions.
Evidence-Based Practice for the Busy Clinician: Finding & Utilizing Guidelines to Optimize Patient Care
Learning Objectives
Identify strategies to locate & navigate patient care guidelines.
Review recent guideline updates for common chronic conditions.
Create a personal development plan for staying up to date with guidelines in practice.
About the Speaker
Kristin Janzen, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Kristin Janzen is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. After graduating from UT College of Pharmacy, she completed a combined PGY1 & 2 Pharmacotherapy residency at Butler University and Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN. She currently practices at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Internal Medicine, where she precepts fourth-year PharmD students and pharmacy residents on academic internal medicine rotations. She teaches throughout the didactic curriculum at the UT College of Pharmacy, focusing on pharmacotherapeutics, clinical pharmacokinetics, and application-based pharmacy practice labs. She has been recognized for both didactic and experiential teaching and has been awarded the UT Austin College of Pharmacy Educator of the Year, the Austin-Temple-Waco Region Preceptor of the Year, and Wm. Arlyn Koesel Preceptor of the Year Awards. She has also been recognized by the UT Center of Health Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) as a Health IPE Fellow. Her research and teaching interests focus on student preparedness for residency, interprofessional education, and core medicine disease states, such as pulmonology, cardiology, and diabetes.
Rapid Fire: 15-min Fast Sessions — Treatment Updates
This session consists of four 15-minute sessions. All speakers will be available for a Q&A panel at the end of the presentations.
Learning Objectives
Navigating Older Adults Complex Medication Regimens – Dr. Sharon Rush
• Identify effective processes to simplify a patient’s medication schedule
Community Pharmacy Take on Eye Drops – Dr. Mikaela DeBarba
• Discuss various types and uses of the most common eye drops
Update on Asthma Treatments – Dr. Kristin Janzen
• Discuss the latest guidelines and updates in the treatment of asthma
Update on Treatment of Migraines – Dr. Morgan P. Stewart
• Discuss new migraine treatment options on the market and how to integrate them into clinical practice
About the Speakers
Sharon Rush, R.Ph.
Clinical Associate Professor The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Sharon Rush received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree in 1986. She practiced as a staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager, Central Texas Immunization Coordinator, and PGY-1 residency preceptor during her 23 years with a large community pharmacy chain. She joined the faculty of the Division of Pharmacy Practice at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in July 2010. She is the Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Coordinator for the college and the Austin/Temple/Waco Community Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Coordinator for the fourth-year professional students. Professor Rush has been involved with direct patient care programs for many years, such as pharmacy-based immunizations, health screenings, Medication Therapy Management, and Disease State Management. She is a certified instructor for the APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate program for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, the APhA Medication Therapy Management certificate program, and the NACDS Point of Care certificate program. All PharmD students at UT earn their immunization and medication therapy management certificates under her instruction. She provides the annual 3-hour continuing education Immunization Update for the Texas Pharmacy Association and The University of Texas College of Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice Seminar.
Clinical Associate Professor and Division Head of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Internal Medicine Clinical Specialist, Dell Seton Medical Center
Kristin Janzen is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. After graduating from UT College of Pharmacy, she completed a combined PGY1 & 2 Pharmacotherapy residency at Butler University and Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN. She currently practices at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Internal Medicine, where she precepts fourth-year PharmD students and pharmacy residents on academic internal medicine rotations. She teaches throughout the didactic curriculum at the UT College of Pharmacy, focusing on pharmacotherapeutics, clinical pharmacokinetics, and application-based pharmacy practice labs. She has been recognized for both didactic and experiential teaching and has been awarded the UT Austin College of Pharmacy Educator of the Year, the Austin-Temple-Waco Region Preceptor of the Year, and Wm. Arlyn Koesel Preceptor of the Year Awards. She has also been recognized by the UT Center of Health Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) as a Health IPE Fellow. Her research and teaching interests focus on student preparedness for residency, interprofessional education, and core medicine disease states, such as pulmonology, cardiology, and diabetes.
Morgan P. Stewart, Pharm.D., BCACP, BC-ADM
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Morgan Stewart is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Dr. Stewart received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She completed a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency at Ohio State University, followed by a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency at the University of Colorado. Dr. Stewart is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist (BCACP) and practices as a clinical pharmacist at CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers in Austin, Texas. Her clinical pharmacy services include chronic disease state management via collaborative drug therapy management protocols, comprehensive medication reviews, medication and disease state education for patients, as well as pharmacotherapy education for health care providers and clinical staff. Dr. Stewart coordinates and teaches in the Pharmacotherapy of the Endocrine System module as well as co-coordinates the Patient-Centered Diabetes Care elective. Additionally, she teaches in various pharmacotherapy modules on ambulatory care topics and precepts pharmacy students for both introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences at her clinic. She is involved in many professional organizations including APhA and AACP.
Describe the pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, therapeutic uses, and dosing of selected drugs recently marketed as well as drugs approaching the market.
Review pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, therapeutic uses, and dosing of selected common drugs common in community pharmacy settings that have been released in the past five years
About the Speaker
Laurajo Ryan, Pharm.D., M.Sc., BCPS, CDE
Clinical Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Laurajo Ryan practices in the area of Adult Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas, primarily in the acute treatment of hospitalized patients. Her principal interests include diabetes, nutrition and cirrhosis. Dr. Ryan has extensive teaching experience in The University of Texas College of Pharmacy and the School of Medicine at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio.
OTC Update 2024 – Supplement Safari: Navigating the Nutrient Jungle
Learning Objectives
Recall clinical pearls for recommending common vitamin and mineral supplements
Recognize common Rx/OTC product combinations that can result in drug interactions
Identify common prescription medications that can lead to nutrient depletion.
Evaluate the content of popular meal replacement products.
About the Speakers
Sharon Rush, R.Ph.
Clinical Associate Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Sharon Rush received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree in 1986. She practiced as a staff pharmacist, pharmacy manager, Central Texas Immunization Coordinator, and PGY-1 residency preceptor during her 23 years with a large community pharmacy chain. She joined the faculty of the Division of Pharmacy Practice at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in July 2010. She is the Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Coordinator for the college and the Austin/Temple/Waco Community Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Coordinator for the fourth-year professional students. Professor Rush has been involved with direct patient care programs for many years, such as pharmacy-based immunizations, health screenings, Medication Therapy Management, and Disease State Management. She is a certified instructor for the APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate program for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, the APhA Medication Therapy Management certificate program, and the NACDS Point of Care certificate program. All Pharm.D. students at UT earn their immunization and medication therapy management certificates under her instruction. She provides the annual 3-hour continuing education Immunization Update for the Texas Pharmacy Association and The University of Texas College of Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice Seminar.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Terry Weaver is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Pharmacy Practice. Professor Weaver is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and has an extensive background in community pharmacy practice and management. He provides didactic instruction in a number of required and elective courses throughout the curriculum, including the Experiential Patient Counseling course, Pharmacy Practice Lab, Community Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Business Plan Development, and Introductory Spanish for the Pharmacy Professional. Additionally, he provides structured mentorship to students and serves as the faculty advisor for the student chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Cite recent changes in pharmacy law and rule and their impact on daily pharmacy practice.
About the Speaker
Daniel "Danny" Carroll, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Daniel R. Carroll, Pharm.D., R.Ph., serves as the Texas State Board of Pharmacy TSBP’s Executive Director/Secretary. Dr. Carroll’s tenure as Executive Director began on October 23, 2023. Dr. Carroll comes to TSBP with decades of pharmacy and leadership experience. Before becoming a pharmacist, Dr. Carroll practiced as a pharmacy technician. Over the course of his career as a pharmacist, Dr. Carroll has practiced extensively in hospital settings. He also assumed several leadership roles in these settings, serving as Director of Pharmacy at Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas; Cedar Park Regional; and Seton Family of Hospitals at both Brackenridge and Shoal Creek in Austin, Texas. Most recently, Dr. Carroll served as the CEO of Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital. Dr. Carroll has also been active in his community as a volunteer pharmacist, a mentor to students interested in careers in healthcare, a healthcare topics presenter, and has been involved with several pharmacy-focused committees. Dr. Carroll obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently working toward his Master of Science in Healthcare Administration through Texas Tech.
The Impact of Pharmacy Practice: What We’ve Done and What’s Next
Learning Objectives
Identify the impact of pharmacy on the patient, their lives, and their families
Discuss the pharmacists as the practitioner, the professional, and the profession
Identify concepts for pharmacy personal continuing professional development
About the Speaker
Glen Baumgart, Ph.D.
Director of the Center of Continuing Professional Development
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Dr. Baumgart serves as the Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Dr. Baumgart received his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. He joined the college after serving as the Executive Director of The University of Texas at Austin’s Volunteer and Service Learning Center.
Pulse Check: A Review of Hypertension and Heart Failure Management
Learning Objectives
Summarize current treatment guidelines for managing hypertension and heart failure
Evaluate and adjust cardiovascular-related medication recommendations for special populations
Demonstrate individualized patient counseling techniques to promote patient engagement in their care plan
About the Speaker
Morgan P. Stewart, Pharm.D., BCACP, BC-ADM
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Morgan Stewart is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Dr. Stewart received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She completed a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency at Ohio State University, followed by a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency at the University of Colorado. Dr. Stewart is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist (BCACP) and practices as a clinical pharmacist at CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers in Austin, Texas. Her clinical pharmacy services include chronic disease state management via collaborative drug therapy management protocols, comprehensive medication reviews, medication and disease state education for patients, and pharmacotherapy education for health care providers and clinical staff. Dr. Stewart coordinates and teaches in the Pharmacotherapy of the Endocrine System module as well as co-coordinates the Patient-Centered Diabetes Care elective. Additionally, she teaches in various pharmacotherapy modules on ambulatory care topics and precepts pharmacy students for both introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences at her clinic. She is involved in many professional organizations including APhA and AACP.
If you are working through the video sessions in order, you've seen a LOT of content. Now's a chance to take a moment to reflect on the valuable insights gained from the conference. Download the worksheet attached below. The worksheet covers key barriers that have been identified that restrict CE content from reaching direct practice. You can pick one or two topics from the sessions you have completed so far. Consider the following questions as you complete the worksheet:
Identify Key Takeaways: What were the most impactful topics or concepts that resonated with you?
Assess Current Practice: How do these new insights align with your current practice? Are there areas where you can directly apply these learnings?
Identify Barriers: What potential barriers might hinder the implementation of these new practices? (e.g., time constraints, resource limitations, resistance to change)
Develop an Action Plan: How can you overcome these barriers and create a practical plan to implement these changes? Consider setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
Remember, the goal of this reflection is to identify opportunities for growth and improvement. By taking the time to thoughtfully consider your learning experience, you can effectively translate these insights into actionable steps that will benefit your patients and your practice.
Tips for Effective Reflection:
Be Honest and Self-Critical: Acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses.
Focus on Specifics: Provide concrete examples to illustrate your points.
Be Realistic: Set achievable goals and break down larger tasks into smaller steps.
Seek Feedback: Share your reflections with colleagues or mentors for additional insights.
By actively engaging in this reflection process, you can maximize the impact of your learning experience and drive positive change in your practice.
NOTE: In order to complete the evaluation for credit, you will need to enter the thoughtful notes you took.
Learning Objectives
Discuss the impact of key takeaways of conference topics on practice
Discuss practice implementation planning for conference topics
About this Program:
Literature on continuing education in healthcare has demonstrated a lack of results from learning new knowledge to the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. The process of implementation includes several steps or barriers to the implementation of new knowledge. These include:
Identifying what changes in practice
Understanding the impact and/or need for other healthcare team members' involvement
Changes or updates to existing guidelines that may create barriers to implementation
Using tools and information from the presentation to help facilitate implementation
Steps of actual implementation - this may include understanding the timing and frequency of actual change
Contemplating and understanding the steps and barriers to implementation has been shown to significantly affect the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. This exercise on key concepts will help ensure the use of new knowledge in practice.
Facilitator: Glen Baumgart, Ph.D. serves as Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. He holds a doctorate in educational psychology and has extensive experience in managing education discussion sessions. Disclosure: Dr. Baumgart has no financial relationship(s) to disclose.
Casey is a passionate community pharmacist and advocate for the profession. A graduate of the University of Montana, she calls Texas Hill Country home. Currently, she supervises Walgreens pharmacies from Northeast San Antonio to West Houston as a Healthcare Supervisor. Casey also supports advancing the profession of pharmacy by serving on the board of directors for the Capital Area Pharmacy Association and was recently elected to serve the Texas Pharmacy Association as Treasurer-Elect.
Director of the Center of Continuing Professional Development
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Dr. Baumgart is the Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. He received his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and joined the college after serving as the Executive Director of the University of Texas at Austin’s Volunteer and Service Learning Center.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Amanda comes to the College of Pharmacy from H-E-B where she was a Residency Site Preceptor and Interim Co-assistant Residency Program Director. She has also served as the Pharmacist in Charge at a local H-E-B Pharmacy for the last four years. Amanda received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University College of Pharmacy in 2015. She completed her PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency through The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and H-E-B Pharmacy under Lauren Clark and Nathan Pope. As a community pharmacist and former residency graduate, she has worked to advance patient care each day by providing excellent patient-centered education and clinical services such as medication therapy management and immunizations. During her leadership with H-E-B Pharmacy, she oversaw the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine program at her site and the integration of several technician immunizers into the workflow. She strives to give back to the underserved in our community by volunteering as a pharmacist at the Volunteer Healthcare Clinic. Additionally, she has pursued leadership roles in professional organizations by serving on the board of directors and as past President of the Capital Area Pharmacy Association.
The Latest on mRNA in Cancer Treatments and Vaccines
Learning Objectives
Discuss the latest in the use of mRNA approaches in cancer diagnosis and treatments
Discuss the latest in use of mRNA technology in vaccines
Describe the three major mechanisms of drug-drug interactions
About the Speaker
Laura Cannon, Pharm.D., MPH, BCOP
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Laura Cannon received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of Kentucky and went on to complete pharmacy residency training, ultimately specializing in hematology/oncology at the University of Kentucky HealthCare and the University of Colorado. Her previous roles include serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Livestrong Cancer Institutes, and an Assistant Director for Oncology Strategy & Communications at AmerisourceBergen. Dr. Cannon currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Texas College of Pharmacy where she teaches oncology pharmacotherapy, offers an oncology-focused elective, and co-coordinates an elective focused on emotional resilience, personal ethics, and empathy. Additionally, due to personal life experience, Dr. Cannon is passionate about grief support and improving the community within the grief space. She is currently working toward starting her own business focused on providing resources, support, and education surrounding grief and loss outside of the healthcare system.
Human Trafficking Prevention:Identifying and Responding to Victims of Human Trafficking for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
Learning Objectives
Describe different types of human trafficking and their local, statewide and international prevalence.
Identify potential signs of human trafficking in victims who present for care in a medical setting.
Discuss the immediate healthcare needs of identified victims and develop ability for trauma-informed response.
Describe available resources for victims’ service and aftercare.
About the Speaker
Kerri Taylor, M.S., ccc-slp
Executive Director at Unbound Houston
Kerri Taylor is the Executive Director of Unbound Now Houston, the local chapter of Unbound Now, an international anti-human trafficking organization that focuses on domestic minor sex trafficking with specific emphasis on prevention efforts with at-risk youth. Unbound works to activate the community to fight human trafficking and is dedicated to public awareness, prevention education, professional training, and survivor advocacy.
Kerri serves on the board of the Brazoria County United Front Coalition to Fight Human Trafficking. In addition to being a member of the Child Sex Trafficking Advisory Council of Harris County, she works closely with the No Trafficking Zone, which was established in 2020, and with NRG stadium. Unbound Now Houston’s advocates are onsite at every Texans home football game, providing services for identified victims. In addition, she serves alongside other advocates in Galveston and Brazoria County as a coordinated response protocol for identified victims of human trafficking is developed.
Describe the three major mechanisms of? drug-drug interactions
Explain why understanding? drug-drug interactions and clearly explaining them to patients are critical for the safe use of medications
List three clinically important drug-drug interactions that impact medications you see in your routine practice
About the Speaker
Stephen Saklad, Pharm.D., BCPP
Director, Psychiatric Pharmacy Program, Clinical Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Dr. Saklad is a Clinical Professor at The University of Texas College of Pharmacy and a Pharmacist at San Antonio State Hospital since 1979. He has focused his career on clinical care, teaching, and research to improve the quality of life and function in the serious and persistently mentally ill. He helped to create a clinical research unit at San Antonio State Hospital and developed the first websites for The University of Texas College of Pharmacy and the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP). He is the Director of the University of Texas Psychiatric Pharmacy Program in San Antonio, having trained over 70 advanced practice pharmacists in psychiatric pharmacy. Dr. Saklad is a Founding Member of CPNP, served on the CPNP Board of Directors and was the founding senior editor of their peer-reviewed journal, the Mental Health Clinician. He has published articles and presented to many groups around the country on a variety of pharmacy and mental health-related topics. He is a principal or co-investigator for several studies of the efficacy and adverse effects of Phase II, III, and IV psychotropic agents in schizophrenia, mood disorders, and other serious mental illnesses, as well as their pharmacokinetics and interactions. He has received several honors, most recently the Judith J. Saklad Memorial Award from CPNP in 2012 and the Teaching Excellence Award from the UT College of Pharmacy in 2013.
Disclosure: Dr. Stephen Saklad has the following relevant financial relationships, potential or perceived, with commercial or conflicts of interest to disclose:
Speakers Bureau: Actavis, Otsuka, Sunovion
Consultant: Janssen, Jazz, Otuska, Teva
Other: Member of Pharmacists Foundation, Business Development Council for San Antonio
Sterile Compounding: Aseptic Technique: Fundamentals, Best Practices, and Mitigation Strategies(from June 2024 HSPS)
Learning Objectives
Define aseptic technique, first air, and critical sites
Describe needle and syringe anatomy
Critique aseptic technique
Discuss how to mitigate breaks in aseptic technique
About the Speaker
Holli Temple, Pharm.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Holli Temple earned a BS in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University, a BS in Pharmacy and a Pharm.D. from UT Austin College of Pharmacy. Holli practiced hospital pharmacy for 16 years, served on faculty at UT Austin College of Pharmacy for 12 years, and has taught the sterile compounding course and lab for 8 years. Teaching IV lab is like running a pharmacy for a semester! In a span of 9-10 labs, students develop the technical skills to aseptically compound preparations, apply knowledge of state and federal sterile compounding regulations to specific scenarios, and use drug information resources to determine how to accurately make a preparation. Holli also teaches in the Foundations of Patient-Centered Care course and coordinates the Care and Respect for Elders Program. Additionally, Dr. Temple facilitates an interprofessional team in Foundations for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and serves as Project Faculty for third-year pharmacy students working with community mentors to create and deliver a Population Health Project. In her free time, Holli enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, hiking, and snow-skiing
Preceptor: Failure is not Failure, it’s a Great Learning Opportunity
Learning Objectives
Explain the definition of failure to fail and potential implications for the student, the preceptor, the school/college of pharmacy, and the profession.
Identify 2 key barriers and 2 key facilitators that affect preceptor decision-making when assigning a final grade for an underperforming rotation student.
Describe an approach to shifting the narrative of failing to an opportunity for growth and as a motivation tool.
About the Speakers
Kathryn Litten, Pharm.D., BCACP
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice Division
Clinical Pharmacist at CommUnityCare Health Center
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy Dr. Kathryn Litten is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (UT-COP) and a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist with a practice site at CommUnityCare Health Center’s Southeast Health and Wellness Center in Austin, TX. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Belmont University College of Pharmacy. She then completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC and a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at CommUnityCare Health Centers. As a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, she serves as an Ambulatory Care IPPE/APPE preceptor and coordinates the Ambulatory IPPEs. She teaches in the Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacy Practice courses and several clinical electives, including Patient-Centered Diabetes Care, Herbals and Botanical Supplements, and Ambulatory Care. Within her clinical practice she provides comprehensive therapy management for chronic disease states via a collaborative practice agreement, with interests including diabetes and cardiology. She is engaged in multiple professional organizations, including AACP, ACCP, and APhA. She is the President of the Austin-Area SHP chapter, and APhA’s faculty advisor for the UTCOP chapter.
Morgan P. Stewart, Pharm.D., BCACP, BC-ADM
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Morgan Stewart is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Dr. Stewart received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She completed a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency at Ohio State University, followed by a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency at the University of Colorado. Dr. Stewart is a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist (BCACP) and practices as a clinical pharmacist at CommUnityCare Federally Qualified Health Centers in Austin, Texas. Her clinical pharmacy services include chronic disease state management via collaborative drug therapy management protocols, comprehensive medication reviews, medication and disease state education for patients, as well as pharmacotherapy education for health care providers and clinical staff. Dr. Stewart coordinates and teaches in the Pharmacotherapy of the Endocrine System module as well as co-coordinates the Patient-Centered Diabetes Care elective. Additionally, she teaches in various pharmacotherapy modules on ambulatory care topics and precepts pharmacy students for both introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences at her clinic. She is involved in many professional organizations including APhA and AACP.
Preceptor: Crafting Connections – A Guide for Preceptors on Cultivating Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Pharmacy Students
Learning Objectives
Define patient communication and interpersonal skills in pharmacy practice
Discuss the role of the preceptor in helping develop soft skills such as communication, collaboration, empathetic support, etc.
Demonstrate successful instructional interactions between preceptors and students in modeling and building communication and interpersonal skills
About the Speakers
Rucha Bond, Pharm.D., Ed.D.
Clinical Professor, Pharmacy Practice Division
Assistant Dean for Experiential Education
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Rucha Bond earned her Pharm.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Doctor of Education degree from Virginia Commonwealth University after earning a B.S. from Mississippi State University. She completed a PGY1 residency at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and worked as a clinical pharmacist in anticoagulation and managed care. In 2007, she joined the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy as an Assistant Professor where in addition to her ambulatory care practice and teaching in both the didactic and experiential curriculum, she served as Interim Director of Experiential Education. She joined the faculty and administrative team at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018 as the Associate Dean of Experiential Education and Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science. Dr. Bond is a graduate of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Academic Leadership Fellows Program. As Assistant Dean for Experiential Education, Dr. Bond provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of all the college’s IPPE and APPEs, works with regional personnel in five Texas internship regions and supervises staff team members in the Office of Experiential Education.
Clinical Associate Professor and Division Head of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Internal Medicine Clinical Specialist, Dell Seton Medical Center
Kristin Janzen is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. After graduating from UT College of Pharmacy, she completed a combined PGY1 & 2 Pharmacotherapy residency at Butler University and Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN. She currently practices at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas in Internal Medicine, where she precepts fourth-year PharmD students and pharmacy residents on academic internal medicine rotations. She teaches throughout the didactic curriculum at the UT College of Pharmacy, focusing on pharmacotherapeutics, clinical pharmacokinetics, and application-based pharmacy practice labs. She has been recognized for both didactic and experiential teaching and has been awarded the UT Austin College of Pharmacy Educator of the Year, the Austin-Temple-Waco Region Preceptor of the Year, and Wm. Arlyn Koesel Preceptor of the Year Awards. She has also been recognized by the UT Center of Health Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) as a Health IPE Fellow. Her research and teaching interests focus on student preparedness for residency, interprofessional education, and core medicine disease states, such as pulmonology, cardiology, and diabetes.
Preceptor: Beyond The Syllabus: The Role of Preceptors in Helping Students Develop Lifelong Career Skills
Learning Objectives
Describe the role of the preceptor in cultivating and teaching lifelong career skills with a focus on professionalism and critical thinking skills
Discuss managing workplace expectations for the student pharmacist, and the development of career goals
Describe career path and preparation options for students
About the Speaker
Rannon Ching, Pharm.D.
Pharmacist in Charge
Tarrytown Pharmacy
Rannon is the Pharmacist-In-Charge at Tarrytown Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy that’s been serving the community of Austin, Texas, since 1941. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, living there until his family moved to Lake Travis in Austin, Texas, in 2000. Rannon completed his undergraduate prerequisites and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Texas at Austin in 2014. Rannon manages and operates Tarrytown Pharmacy, an Austin-based independent pharmacy, and its numerous advanced clinical services, including their PGY-1 community pharmacy residency, immunization and point-of-care testing program, 3rd and 4th-year IPPE and APPE UT College of Pharmacy students, and health-care facility relations. The Texas Pharmacy Association awarded him with the 2019 Excellence in Innovation award, which recognizes an individual who has demonstrated innovative pharmacy practice resulting in improved patient care and/or advancement of the profession of pharmacy. Rannon was also honored with the 2019 Distinguished Young Alumnus Award from the UT Austin College of Pharmacy Alumni Association. He currently serves as the Speaker for the Texas Pharmacy Association’s House of Delegates. He works closely with the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, and is involved with teaching third- and fourth-year pharmacy students, developing research projects, and being a member of the college’s Experiential and Admissions committee. In addition, he equips and encourages his pharmacy team to pursue new and innovative advanced clinical services for the pharmacy.
Enhancing Pediatric Medication Management in In-Patient Settings
Learning Objectives
Apply evidence-based dosing guidelines for pediatric patients.
Analyze and mitigate safety risks in pediatric medication management.
Execute safe medication administration protocols for complex care pediatric patients.
Adapt communication strategies for pediatric patients and families, considering diverse needs.
About the Speakers
Sarah Kubes, Pharm.D., BCPPS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Dr. Kubes was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2006 with a BS in Biomedical Sciences, then attended the University of Houston College of Pharmacy and graduated in 2011. Dr. Kubes continued her post-graduate education as a PGY resident at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Houston Medical Center and then a PGY2 pediatrics residency at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Following residency, she accepted a position as a Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In 2014, she relocated to San Antonio and took on the role of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist at The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Dr. Kubes joined the UT group in 2018 as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Pharmacotherapy Division of the College of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as an Adjoint Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine and The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities within the college, Dr. Kubes is also responsible for clinical pharmacy services and caring for pediatric patients within the University Health System in San Antonio. Dr. Kubes also sits on the CTSHP board as a senior board member, has been appointed by the Texas Attorney General’s office and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as a Texas Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board Member, serves as the Chair for the UT affiliated Residency Programs and vice chair for the general pediatrics special interest group for the Pediatric Pharmacy Association national organization. Her primary areas of research include quality improvement in pediatrics, cystic fibrosis and infectious diseases. Her clinical interests include pediatrics, infectious diseases and maternal health. In her spare time, she is a mom to 3 children, an avid gardener, baker, reader, and chicken/turkey/pheasant/duck/quail/bunny/piggy tender.
Jenna Summerlin, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Dr. Jenna Summerlin received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Union University College of. Pharmacy in Jackson, Tennessee in 2020. She completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, followed by a PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. In July 2022, she joined the faculty at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Pharmacy Practice. Dr. Summerlin is a board-certified pediatric pharmacist and maintains a clinical practice site at Dell Children’s Medical Center in pediatric internal medicine where she serves as a clinical pharmacy specialist and precepts residents and fourth-year Pharm.D. students. At the college, she provides didactic lectures, lab facilitation, and structured mentoring throughout the Pharm.D. curriculum.
Building a PEN-FAST PALACE: New Penicillin Allergy Approaches
Learning Objectives
Summarize current standards of care for penicillin-allergic patients
Analyze recent evidence supporting risk stratification with oral challenge as a de-labeling strategy
Suggest methods of incorporating comprehensive penicillin allergy assessment and de-labeling strategies into practice
About the Speaker
Daniel Giddings, Pharm.D.
Emergency Medicine Clinical Specialist
University Health
Daniel Giddings, Pharm.D., BCPS, is an Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center (SAMC), a position he has held since February 2016. Responsibilities include patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, bedside pharmacist support of codes, trauma alerts, and resuscitations, process improvement, and patient counseling. In addition, Daniel serves as the director for SAMC’s PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program as well as a preceptor for UT Austin pharmacy students interested in the ED. When not at work, Daniel likes to watch things grow, whether that is his veggies and blackberries in the garden or his 2-year-old daughter Linnea. Daniel completed his pre-pharmacy coursework at the University of Texas at Austin and received his PharmD from the UT College of Pharmacy in 2013. He undertook post-graduate training at SAMC, where he has worked in several roles since completing the PGY1 program in 2014
Wow, if you are working through the video sessions in order, you've seen a LOT of content. Now's a chance to take a moment to reflect on the valuable insights gained from the conference. Download the worksheet attached below. The worksheet covers key barriers that have been identified that restrict CE content from reaching direct practice. You can pick one or two topics from the sessions you have completed so far. Consider the following questions as you complete the worksheet:
Identify Key Takeaways: What were the most impactful topics or concepts that resonated with you?
Assess Current Practice: How do these new insights align with your current practice? Are there areas where you can directly apply these learnings?
Identify Barriers: What potential barriers might hinder the implementation of these new practices? (e.g., time constraints, resource limitations, resistance to change)
Develop an Action Plan: How can you overcome these barriers and create a practical plan to implement these changes? Consider setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
Remember, the goal of this reflection is to identify opportunities for growth and improvement. By taking the time to thoughtfully consider your learning experience, you can effectively translate these insights into actionable steps that will benefit your patients and your practice.
Tips for Effective Reflection:
Be Honest and Self-Critical: Acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses.
Focus on Specifics: Provide concrete examples to illustrate your points.
Be Realistic: Set achievable goals and break down larger tasks into smaller steps.
Seek Feedback: Share your reflections with colleagues or mentors for additional insights.
By actively engaging in this reflection process, you can maximize the impact of your learning experience and drive positive change in your practice.
NOTE: In order to complete the evaluation for credit, you will need to enter the thoughtful notes you took.
Learning Objectives
Discuss the impact of key takeaways of conference topics on practice
Discuss practice implementation planning for conference topics
About this Program:
Literature on continuing education in healthcare has demonstrated a lack of results from learning new knowledge to the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. The process of implementation includes several steps or barriers to the implementation of new knowledge. These include:
Identifying what changes in practice
Understanding the impact and/or need for other healthcare team members' involvement
Changes or updates to existing guidelines that may create barriers to implementation
Using tools and information from the presentation to help facilitate implementation
Steps of actual implementation - this may include understanding the timing and frequency of actual change
Contemplating and understanding the steps and barriers to implementation have been shown to make a significant difference in the actual implementation of new knowledge into practice. The use of this exercise on key concepts will help ensure the use of new knowledge in practice.
Facilitator: Glen Baumgart, Ph.D. serves as Director of the Center for Continuing Professional Development at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. He holds a doctorate in educational psychology and has extensive experience in managing education discussion sessions. Disclosure: Dr. Baumgart has no financial relationship(s) to disclose.
Overall Evaluation • The 72nd Pharmacy Practice Seminar
Thank you for joining us for the 72nd Pharmacy Practice Seminar!
Please complete one more evaluation - the overall evaluation! Please take the time to provide feedback on PPS. This is where we pick content for next year's PPS and how we learn what to improve for the 2025 event.
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