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SCSHP Fall Meeting 2026


Thursday, October 8, 2026 - Friday, October 9, 2026
Location:  USC Pastides Alumni Center, 900 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
 
To register, visit: https://scshp.net/event-6801751
 
Fees:
 
Pharmacist
(Member)
Pharmacist
(Non-Member)
New Grad/
Resident
 Technician
Intern/Student
(Full Meeting)
Intern/Student
(Showcase Only)
Early $165 $295 $80 $80 $60 $15
Onsite $195 $295 $95 $95 $60 $30
 
 
The Activity Announcement above contains the agenda and CE information for the upcoming SCSHP Fall Conference.
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Date: Oct 8, 2026 03:00 PM - Oct 9, 2026 05:00 PM

CE Hours

9.00

CE Units

0.900

Activity Type

Knowledge-Based and Application-Based

Target Audience(s)

Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians

Accreditation(s)

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

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 evaluation 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.
 
 

SCSHP Fall Meeting 2026
 

Thu, Oct 08, 2026
 

Precision Dosing in the Age of AI: From Quantitative Models to Clinical Impact
 

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist will be able to:
  1. Describe the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) in precision dosing
  2. Explain the role of population pharmacokinetic (PK) models and Bayesian forecasting in individualized medication therapy
  3. Differentiate general-purpose AI tools from purpose-built clinical AI platforms
  4. Evaluate the architectural features of agentic clinical AI systems that support safe clinical decision-making
  5. Explain how EHR-integrated, cloud-based AI platforms support continuous learning through refinement of population PK models
  6. Apply current evidence when considering the use of EHR-integrated, cloud-based AI platforms in clinical practice
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Describe how general-purpose AI chatbots are being used by clinicians in healthcare settings
  2. Differentiate general-purpose AI tools from purpose-built clinical AI platforms
  3. Identify situations in which AI-generated recommendations require pharmacist review and clinical verification prior to implementation
  4. Apply appropriate pharmacy workflow procedures when using AI-powered clinical decision support tools

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Sirj Goswami, PhD
Co-founder & CEO, InsightRx

Activity Number

0062-9999-26-120-L99-P/T
Date: 10/08/26
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

CE Hours

1.00
 

Fri, Oct 09, 2026
 

Keynote Address: Philosophy 101: When Life Gets Hard Get Stoic
 

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Identify the core principles of Stoic philosophy and distinguish them from common misconceptions about the tradition
  2. Describe a practical framework for sorting what is within one's control from what is not, particularly in moments of interruption, ambiguity, or time pressure
  3. Apply at least one Stoic-based mental model to a real or simulated high-pressure decision-making scenario relevant to pharmacy practice

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Connor Wentling
Professional Speaker, Hip Pocket Consulting

Activity Number

0062-9999-26-121-L99-P/T
Date: 10/09/26
Time: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

CE Hours

1.00
 

Pharm: Bridging Abstinence and Reality: Harm Reduction in Smoking Cessation
 

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Review the pathophysiology of nicotine/tobacco addiction
  2. Analyze current literature and treatment options regarding the use of alternative nicotine products as an aid in smoking cessation
  3. Identify patients who may benefit from alternative nicotine products for smoking cessation
  4. Develop an individualized smoking cessation treatment plan based on patient-specific factors

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Ana Wolff, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Tobacco Treatment, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Catie Tuori, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Tobacco Treatment, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Emily Ware, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory Care, Medical University of South Carolina

Activity Number

0062-9999-26-122-L01-P
Date: 10/09/26
Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

CE Hours

1.00
 

Tech: Beyond Orientation: Building Competency, Confidence and Career Growth in Pharmacy Technicians
 

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Differentiate training, education, and competency assessment as components of the workforce development.
  2. Evaluate leadership strategies that support technician competency, confidence, and operational readiness.
  3. Identify barriers that affect technician engagement, retention, and professional growth
  4. Apply competency validation and feedback strategies that support learner development and patient safety
  5. Develop sustainable approaches to technician coaching, education, and continuous professional development

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Kimberly Clubb, CPhT
Certified Lead Pharmacy Technician, MUSC Health Downtown-Columbia

Quinton Irick, MHA, CPhT
System Director- Pharmacy Technician Workforce and Program, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Activity Number

0062-9999-26-123-L99-T
Date: 10/09/26
Time: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

CE Hours

1.00
 

Pharm: The Clot Thickens: 2026 ACC/AHA Pulmonary Embolism Guideline Updates
 

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Review the risk factors, symptoms, and pathophysiology of acute pulmonary embolism (PE)
  2. Discuss the clinical evaluation of acute PE
  3. Illustrate new categories of acute PE per 2026 ACC/AHA guidelines
  4. Explain key management recommendations for acute PE

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Caleb Gosnell, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, MUSC Health-Orangeburg

Activity Number

0062-9999-26-124-L01-P
Date: 10/09/26
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00
 

Tech: Behind the Hood: Occupational Risk and Hazardous Drug Handling
 

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Describe the pharmacy technician's role in hazardous drug handling
  2. Distinguish between hazardous drugs involved in sterile and non-sterile environments
  3. Recognize health risks associated with occupational exposure to hazardous drugs
  4. Classify the role of regulatory agencies in developing and enforcing hazardous drug handling standards
  5. Identify work practice standards, PPE recommendations and engineering controls designed to limit hazardous drug exposure

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Dylan Street, CPhT
Pharmacy Technician Advanced, Oncology & Infusion Pharmacy, Prisma Health

Megan Tran, PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor, UofSC COP; Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, Prisma Health Richland

Activity Number

0062-9999-26-125-L07-T
Date: 10/09/26
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

CE Hours

1.00
 

Keep Calm and Steward On: Opioid Best Practices
 

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist will be able to:
  1. Describe national best practices for inpatient opioid use
  2. Discuss key recommendations from ISMP, CDC, Joint Commission, and DHHS pain management guidelines
  3. Discuss practical approaches for pharmacists to ensure appropriateness, safety, and effectiveness of opioid prescribing
  4. Apply opioid stewardship best practices, guidelines, and regulations to clinical scenarios
 
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Describe national best practices for inpatient opioid use
  2. Discuss key recommendations from ISMP, CDC, Joint Commission, and DHHS pain management guidelines
  3. Identify the pharmacy technician's role in promoting the safe and effective use of opioid medications
  4. Apply opioid stewardship best practices, guidelines, and regulations to clinical scenarios

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Joy Dahlen, PharmD
PGY2 HSPAL Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Activity Number

0062-9999-26-126-L08-P/T
Date: 10/09/26
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

CE Hours

1.00
 

2026 Clinical Skills Competition
 

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Describe pharmacist impact on commonly encountered clinical scenarios
  2. Provide an example of appropriate continuity of care for commonly encountered clinical scenarios
  3. Recognize medication safety principles in commonly encountered clinical scenarios
  4. Describe the importance of utilizing evidence-based medicine in commonly encountered clinical scenarios
 

Activity Number

0062-9999-26-127-L01-P/T
Date: 10/09/26
Time: 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM

CE Hours

1.25
 

Designing an AI Partnership: A Preceptor-Centered Approach
 

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist and pharmacy technician will be able to:
  1. Apply a preceptor-centered approach to partnering with AI that preserves judgment, voice, and authorship
  2. Identify practical ways AI can be used to reduce cognitive load without replacing expert thinking
  3. Evaluate when and how AI can be effectively integrated into preceptor workflows

Speaker(s)/Author(s)

Laura Fox, PhD
Professor and Chair, Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Presbyterian College

Activity Number

0062-9999-26-128-L99-P/T
Date: 10/09/26
Time: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM

CE Hours

0.75