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Saturdays, February 21 AND March 21 USC COP Annual Continuing Education Conference 2026


Live in Person and Virtual via Zoom
 
 
Saturday, February 21, 2026 (8:30 am - 4:20 pm EST)
and
Saturday, March 21, 2025 (8:30 am - 4:20 pm EST)
Location: Coker Life Sciences Building at 715 Sumter Street, Rm 215.
Columbia, SC 29201
Registration Closes: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00pm ET
 
Click here to return to the landing page for the 2026 Annual CE Conference
 
Speakers and Topics:
*  Please click here to view all session learning objectives, or view them at the individual registration links above!
 
 
Live Programming on February 21, 2026
 
8:40 am -
9:40 am
Board of Pharmacy Inspection Readiness
Krystal Brashears Stefanyk;
Director of Inspections,
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
9:50 am -
10:50 am
 New and Updated Antimicrobial Indications
Nicole "Sun" Sunshine, PharmD
Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Academic Fellow, 
USC College of Pharmacy
11:00 am -
12:00 pm
Navigating Recent Changes to the US
Vaccine Schedule - Policy, Recomendations, and
Evidence
Patricia H. Fabel, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA;
Clinical Associate Professor, USC College of Pharmacy
1:00 pm -
2:00 pm
From Prescription to Patient:
Enhancing Access to Medications
Betsy Blake PharmD, BCPS, FNAP;
Clinical Associate Professor and
Director of Interprofessional Education,
USC College of Pharmacy
2:10 pm -
4:20 pm
Controlled Substances in Pharmacy Practice:
You're Not Just Dispensing,
You're Defending Your License
Thayra Rios Schad, PharmD;
Staff Pharmacist,
Hawthorne Pharmacy
 
 
Live Programming on March 21, 2026
 
8:40 am -
10:10 am
 
Diabetes Dialogue:
Determinants, Devices, and Drugs
(2026 Update)
Cynthia Phillips, PharmD, CDCES;
Clinical Associate Professor,
USC College of Pharmacy
10:20 am -
11:20 am
Don't Go Racin' My Heart:
The Role of Landiolol for
Rate Control in the ICU
Victoria Harmon, PharmD;
Clinical Assistant Professor,
USC College of Pharmacy
11:30 am -
12:30 pm
Methadone Matters:
A Practical Refresh for
Today's Pharmacist
Lauren Linder Wier, PharmD, BCPP;
Clinical Assistant Professor,
USC College of Pharmacy
1:30 pm -
2:30 pm
GLP-1 Double Play:
Solo Stars and Dynamic Duos
in the Obesity Game Plan
Jennifer Clements, PharmD,
FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, CDCES, BCACP, BC-ADM;
Clinical Professor and Director of Pharmacy Education,
USC College of Pharmacy
2:40 pm -
4:10 pm
  
Speaker for this session is 
still being finalized
 
 
 
 
 
Registration Fees:
 
 
 Hours Pharmacists Pharmacy Technicians
 All programming
(Saturdays, February 1
AND
March 15)
12 live
 $170*LT $110*LT
 
  • Active PEEP Preceptors:  You will receive communication via email regarding discounted registration!
  • USC College of Pharmacy Alumni: Prior to registering, please check your email and/or mail for information from the COP on discounted registration!
  • * - For those who choose to attend in-person, fees include a continential breakfast and lunch
  • L- Please note that fees will appear as “Learning Express” on your credit card statement
  • T – Includes a 7.5% non-refundable course fee
 
 
 
Cancellations:  
  • USC College of Pharmacy reserves the right to cancel the programming.  In the event of a cancellation, each participant will be notified via email prior to the program and a full tuition refund will be made. 
  • To cancel the course and receive a refund (minus the 7.5% non-refundable course fee), you must email the request to ce@cop.sc.edu before the date of the course.
  • To transfer between in-person attendance and virtual attendance please email ce@cop.sc.edu by EOD Wednesday the 18th of February.
  • No cancellation, transfer, or refund requests will be accepted after the first date of the activity.
 
 
 
 
Technology Requirements if choosing virtual option:  
  • All participants must have an electronic device with a stable internet connection and working video/audio capabilities in order to participate. 
  • All activities will be held via Zoom.  Participants must download the latest version of Zoom and register for Zoom using their first and last name (to allow for registration to be verified upon admittance to the room).
  • Full Zoom system requirements, if needed, may be found here for Windows, macOS, and Linus or here for iOS, iPadOS, and Android.
  • *If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, uncomfortable with the technology, or do not have the technology needed, please contact us at CE@cop.sc.edu so we can discuss accommodations!*
  • Please visit our website to view our policy on privacy and confidentiality of your information.
 
Requirements for CPE Credit: 
  • In order to have CPE Credit transmitted to the NABP CPE Monitor, participants must:
    • Be registered for the activity via this site
    • If in-person, sign-in at registration table
    • If Virtual, participants must join the Zoom meeting via a computer, tablet, or mobile device which will allow for viewing of video and listening to audio. 
      • All participants should log into Zoom separately to allow for verification of attendance.  Please message us if you and another registrant will be viewing together.
    • Attend the session in its entirety (participants who walk-in/log-in late or leave the session early will not be eligible for credit).
    • Actively participate in all polling questions, discussions, active learning, and learning assessments.
    • Complete the electronic evaluation within 30 days following completion of the activity.  Any credit claimed greater than 60 days from the date of the program will automatically be rejected by the CPE Monitor. 

Date: Feb 21, 2026 08:00 AM - Mar 21, 2026 04:30 PM

CE Hours

12.00

CE Units

1.200

Registration closes on Feb 20, 2026 10:00 PM

Activity Type

Knowledge-Based and Application-Based

Target Audience(s)

Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians

Accreditation(s)

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Requirements for CE Credit

Participants must sign in upon arrival and have attendance verified.
 
To claim credit for this activity, participants must complete the online program evaluations and must update their accounts to properly reflect their month/day of birth and correct NABP e-Profile ID.  To register with NABP or look up your NABP e-Profile ID, please click on the CPE Monitor logo below to be directed to their site. 
 
Credit that is claimed greater than 60 days from the date of the program will be automatically rejected by the CPE Monitor.  Claiming credit within 30 days of the live program will ensure that any issues with transmission to the CPE Monitor can be rectified in advance of the 60-day deadline.  If you would like a paper statement of credit, you may print an individual statement or a transcript from your NABP e-Profile.
 
                                 
 

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Sat, Feb 21, 2026
 

Board of Pharmacy Inspection Readiness
   

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Identify the individuals and entities regulated by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
  2. Describe the structure and roles within the Investigations and Inspections Department
  3. Describe the key elements reviewed during an inspection
  4. Review the responsibilities of the Pharmacist Manager

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Krystal Brashears Stefanyk
Director of Inspections, North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Activity Number

0062-0000-26-009-L07-P/T
Date: 02/21/26
Time: 08:40 AM - 09:40 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

New and Updated Antimicrobial Indications
   

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Describe the FDA-approved indications, mechanisms of action, and antimicrobial spectrum of newly approved and emerging antimicrobial agents
  2. Determine the role of these novel agents in infection management
  3. Apply antimicrobial stewardship principles to an example formulary review case

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Nicole Sunshine, PharmD
Infectious Disease Pharmacist, Academic Fellow, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy

Activity Number

0062-0000-26-010-L01-P/T
Date: 02/21/26
Time: 09:50 AM - 10:50 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

Navigating Recent Changes to the US Vaccine Schedule – Policy, Recommendations, and Evidence
   

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Identify recent changes to U.S. vaccine policy, including updates to CDC-recommended immunization schedules
  2. Differentiate among available immunization schedules and recommendations from CDC, AAP, AAFP, and IDSA
  3. Summarize key vaccine safety and efficacy data supporting current immunization recommendations

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Patricia Fabel, PharmD, BCPS
Executive Director of the Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center; Clinical Associate Professor, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy

Activity Number

0062-0000-26-011-L06-P/T
Date: 02/21/26
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

From Prescription to Patient: Enhancing Access to Medications
   

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
  1. Describe medication access barriers and populations most affected
  2. Explain the roles of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in improving access to medications
  3. Review approaches and tools to enhance access to medications
  4. Apply medication access strategies to a patient case scenario

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Betsy Blake, PharmD, BCPS, FNAP
Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Interprofessional Education, UofSC COP; UofSC Co-Director of Interprofessional Education for the Health Sciences

Activity Number

0062-0000-26-012-L01-P/T
Date: 02/21/26
Time: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

Controlled Substances in Pharmacy Practice: You`re Not Just Dispensing, You're Defending Your License
   

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Apply state and federal requirements to common dispensing scenarios
  2. Utilize a Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) to support clinical and legal decision-making
  3. Describe current enforcement and compliance trends affecting community pharmacists

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Thayra Rios Schad, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, USC Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program – Medicine Mart

Activity Number

0062-0000-26-013-L08-P/T
Date: 02/21/26
Time: 02:10 PM - 04:20 PM

CE Hours

2.00
   

Sat, Mar 21, 2026
 

Diabetes Dialogue: Determinants, Devices, and Drugs (2026 Update)
   

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
  1. Discuss assessment and management strategies for persons at risk for developing diabetes in complex disease states
  2. Examine the role of technology in monitoring and treatment of persons with diabetes
  3. Evaluate updates in medication recommendations and monitoring approaches to glycemia therapy with comorbidities

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Cynthia Phillips, PharmD, CDCES
Clinical Associate Professor, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy; Clinical Pharmacist, Prisma Health Richland

Activity Number

0062-0000-26-014-L01-P/T
Date: 03/21/26
Time: 08:40 AM - 10:10 AM

CE Hours

1.50
   

Don’t Go Racin’ My Heart: The Role of Landiolol for Rate Control in the ICU
   

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist will be able to:
  1. Describe the etiology and clinical impact of atrial fibrillation (AF) in critically ill patients
  2. Identify pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies used to manage AF in critically ill patients
  3. Summarize the pharmacologic characteristics of landiolol
  4. Evaluate clinical evidence supporting the use of landiolol for rate control across different patient populations
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Describe the etiology and clinical impact of atrial fibrillation (AF) in critically ill patients
  2. Identify pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies used to manage AF in critically ill patients
  3. Summarize steps for compounding landiolol infusions
  4. Calculate the beyond use date for landiolol after reconstitution

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Victoria Harmon, PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor, USC College of Pharmacy

Activity Number

0062-0000-26-015-L01-P/T
Date: 03/21/26
Time: 10:20 AM - 11:20 AM

CE Hours

1.00
   

Methadone Matters: A Practical Refresh for Today's Pharmacist
   

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist will be able to:
  1. Explain key pharmacologic principles of methadone
  2. Identify appropriate clinical indications for methadone
  3. Use SCRIPTS/PDMP data to support safe methadone dispensing and monitoring
  4. Manage methadone therapy during transitions of care
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Describe pharmacologic points about methadone that affect storage, labeling, and handling
  2. Recognize common indications for methadone and when to refer questions or concerns to the pharmacist
  3. Demonstrate the correct process to query the SCRIPTS/PDMP system and notify the pharmacist of predefined red flags
  4. Perform medication reconciliation support tasks during transitions of care

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Lauren Linder Wier, PharmD, BCPP
Clinical Assistant Professor, USC College of Pharmacy

Activity Number

0062-0000-26-016-L08-P/T
Date: 03/21/26
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

GLP-1 Double Play: Solo Stars and Dynamic Duos in the Obesity Game Plan
   

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist will be able to:
  1. Differentiate the pharmacological mechanisms, efficacy profiles, and clinical indications of single versus dual GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity management
  2. Outline evidence-based strategies for dosing, adverse event monitoring, and drug interaction management of GLP-1 receptor agonists in populations living with obesity
  3. Develop tailored counseling approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration plans for initiating and maintaining GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity management
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Describe the role of single versus dual GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity management
  2. Recognize adverse effects, situations, and medication handling considerations that should be escalated to the pharmacist
  3. Evaluate effective communication and workflow support techniques to assist pharmacists in initiating and maintaining GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Jennifer Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, CDCES, BCACP, BC-ADM
Clinical Professor and Director of Pharmacy Education, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy

Activity Number

0062-0000-26-017-L01-P/T
Date: 03/21/26
Time: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

CE Hours

1.00
   

Speaker for this session is still being finalized
   

Date: 03/21/26
Time: 02:40 PM - 04:10 PM

CE Hours

1.50