2026 Spring Pharmacy Symposium for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians (Spartanburg, SC) P/T
Spring Pharmacy Symposium for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
7:55 am - 4:30 pm
To register for this conference, visit www.spartanburgregional.com/CEEvents or direct link: Eventbrite for online registration.
(online registration closes after May 5th),
Click here to download the brochure!
LOCATION: Aycock Education Center, Beaumont Administration Building, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, 700 N. Pine Street Spartanburg, SC 29303
DISCLOSURE: The speakers and the planning committee have disclosed that they do not have relevant financial relationships with commercial interests and do not anticipate discussing unlabeled uses of any commercial or investigational products.
Fees:
Technicians - $55 (total = $59.98)
Pharmacists - $110 (total = $118.36)
Age Specific Medication Considerations for Patients 65 years and older
Meghan Ellinger May, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Psychiatry, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
ACPE UAN 0062-9999-26-048-L01-P/T, 1.0 contact hours, application-based activity
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
- Explain age-friendly (for ≥ 65 years old) initiatives in healthcare
- Describe the 4 M's used for age-friendly care
- Identify resources and tools available to assess medication regimens in the geriatric population
- Assess a patient's medication regimen for appropriateness using age-specific considerations
Old Foes, New Threats: The Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Kelsey Bouwman, PharmD, BCIDP; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Infectious Diseases, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
ACPE UAN 0062-9999-26-049-L06-P/T, 1.0 contact hours, application-based activity
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
- Explain the origins of modern vaccine hesitancy
- Describe the epidemiology and clinical presentation of multiple vaccine preventable diseases
- Apply evidence-based communication strategies to respond to vaccine concerns
Beyond Clinical Expertise: Emotional Intelligence for High-Impact Healthcare Professionals
Fatima Ghzala, PharmD, Certified Leadership Trainer and Coach, Certified Behavioral Consultant (DISC), PRN Clinical Pharmacist, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System; CEO, Full Potential Development
ACPE UAN 0062-9999-26-050-L04-P/T, 1.0 contact hours, application-based activity
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
- Recognize the key elements of emotional intelligence and their role in effective communication within pharmacy teams.
- Identify common workplace situations where emotional awareness and communication skills impact team effectiveness and patient service.
- Apply practical communication and emotional regulation strategies to support positive interactions with colleagues, pharmacists, and patients.
- Demonstrate techniques that contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and patient-focused pharmacy environment
If You Can Dodge a Wrench, You Can Dodge a Fine: Risk Mitigation Strategies for Controlled Substance Registrants
Michael Harris, PharmD; Pharmacy Diversion Officer - Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
ACPE UAN 0062-9999-26-051-L03-P/T, 1.0 contact hours, knowledge-based activity
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
- Identify regulatory risk areas associated with controlled substance handling and management in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings
- Recognize documentation and workflow vulnerabilities that increase diversion and compliance risk
- Describe operational controls that strengthen diversion prevention and regulatory defensibility
To DOAC or DON’T-AC: The Clot Thickens
Sarah Wyatt, PharmD, BCCCP; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Cardiovascular Critical Care, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Alex McDonald, PharmD, BCPS, CACP; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Cardiology, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
ACPE UAN 0062-9999-26-052-L01-P/T, 1.0 contact hours, application-based activity
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
- Identify the mechanism of action and indications of oral anticoagulants in inpatient care
- Discuss evidence-based approaches for anticoagulant selection
- Apply concepts learned to a patient case
Medication reconciliation: Improving Accuracy to Enhance Patient Care
McKinzie Chase Arrington, PharmD; PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
ACPE UAN 0062-9999-26-053-L05-P/T, 1.0 contact hours, application-based activity
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
- Discuss evidence-based approaches to medication reconciliation
- Describe the medication reconciliation process
- Demonstrate techniques to maximize effectiveness of patient interviews
Antibiotics Under the Microscope: Stewardship Opportunities for the Pharmacy Team
Maddie Treadway, PharmD; PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
ACPE UAN 0062-9999-26-054-L01-P/T, 1.0 contact hours, application-based activity
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
- Describe core principles of antimicrobial stewardship and common myths
- Identify workflow points where pharmacy personnel influence appropriate antibiotic use
- Recognize opportunities within the pharmacy workflow to support allergy clarification
- Apply antimicrobial stewardship principles to case-based scenarios across care settings
Date: May 6, 2026 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
CE Hours
7.00
CE Units
0.700
Activity Type
- Knowledge-Based and Application-Based
Target Audience(s)
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Pharmacists
Accreditation(s)
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, have attendance verified, attend the program in its entirety, and fully complete the associated online evaluation(s).
To claim credit for this activity, participants must complete the online program evaluation(s) within 30 days from the start of the activity, 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.
2026 Spring Pharmacy Symposium for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians (Spartanburg, SC) P/T
2026 Spring Pharmacy Symposium for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians (Spartanburg, SC) P/T
Wed, May 06, 2026
Wed, May 06, 2026
Age Specific Medication Considerations for Patients 65 years and older
Age Specific Medication Considerations for Patients 65 years and older
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Explain age-friendly (for ≥ 65 years old) initiatives in healthcare
- Describe the 4 M's used for age-friendly care
- Identify resources and tools available to assess medication regimens in the geriatric population
- Assess a patient's medication regimen for appropriateness using age-specific considerations
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Meghan Ellinger May, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
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Activity Number
0062-9999-26-048-L01-P/T
Date:
05/06/26
Time:
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
CE Hours
1.00
Old Foes, New Threats: The Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Old Foes, New Threats: The Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the origins of modern vaccine hesitancy
- Describe the epidemiology and clinical presentation of multiple vaccine preventable diseases
- Apply evidence-based communication strategies to respond to vaccine concerns
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
|
Kelsey Bouwman, PharmD, BCIDP
|
Activity Number
0062-9999-26-049-L06-P/T
Date:
05/06/26
Time:
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CE Hours
1.00
Beyond Clinical Expertise: Emotional Intelligence for High-Impact Healthcare Professionals
Beyond Clinical Expertise: Emotional Intelligence for High-Impact Healthcare Professionals
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize the key elements of emotional intelligence and their role in effective communication within pharmacy teams.
- Identify common workplace situations where emotional awareness and communication skills impact team effectiveness and patient service.
- Apply practical communication and emotional regulation strategies to support positive interactions with colleagues, pharmacists, and patients.
- Demonstrate techniques that contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and patient-focused pharmacy environment
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
|
Fatima Ghzala, PharmD
|
Activity Number
0062-9999-26-050-L04-P/T
Date:
05/06/26
Time:
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
CE Hours
1.00
If You Can Dodge a Wrench, You Can Dodge a Fine: Risk Mitigation Strategies for Controlled Substance Registrants
If You Can Dodge a Wrench, You Can Dodge a Fine: Risk Mitigation Strategies for Controlled Substance Registrants
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Identify regulatory risk areas associated with controlled substance handling and management in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings
- Recognize documentation and workflow vulnerabilities that increase diversion and compliance risk
- Describe operational controls that strengthen diversion prevention and regulatory defensibility
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Michael Harris, PharmD
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Activity Number
0062-9999-26-051-L03-P/T
Date:
05/06/26
Time:
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
CE Hours
1.00
To DOAC or DON’T-AC: The Clot Thickens
To DOAC or DON’T-AC: The Clot Thickens
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Identify the mechanism of action and indications of oral anticoagulants in inpatient care
- Discuss evidence-based approaches for anticoagulant selection
- Apply concepts learned to a patient case
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Alex McDonald, PharmD, BCPS, CACP
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Sarah Wyatt, PharmD, BCCCP
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Activity Number
0062-9999-26-052-L01-P/T
Date:
05/06/26
Time:
01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
CE Hours
1.00
Medication reconciliation: Improving Accuracy to Enhance Patient Care
Medication reconciliation: Improving Accuracy to Enhance Patient Care
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Discuss evidence-based approaches to medication reconciliation
- Describe the medication reconciliation process
- Demonstrate techniques to maximize effectiveness of patient interviews
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Mckinzie Chase Arrington, PharmD
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Activity Number
0062-9999-26-053-L05-P/T
Date:
05/06/26
Time:
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
CE Hours
1.00
Antibiotics Under the Microscope: Stewardship Opportunities for the Pharmacy Team
Antibiotics Under the Microscope: Stewardship Opportunities for the Pharmacy Team
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe core principles of antimicrobial stewardship and common myths
- Identify workflow points where pharmacy personnel influence appropriate antibiotic use
- Recognize opportunities within the pharmacy workflow to support allergy clarification
- Apply antimicrobial stewardship principles to case-based scenarios across care settings
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Maddie Treadway, PharmD
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Activity Number
0062-9999-26-054-L01-P/T
Date:
05/06/26
Time:
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
CE Hours
1.00