Practice Development Webinars

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Join us for this informative session with CAPhE’s Tarek Hussein and learn how to improve the environmental sustainability of your pharmacy. Using examples, Tarek will discuss the issue of greenwashing in the health-care system and pharmacy practice. You will learn to critically assess environmental claims and distinguish genuine sustainable practices from misleading marketing. The session will also cover approaches to advocate for greener practices in health-care and professional practice.

Speaker:

• Tarek Hussein, MBA, BScPhm: RPh, Pharmacy Manager, Weller Pharmacy Co-lead, Clinical Practice in Adaptation, CAPhE

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Read more from Tarek Hussein in The Tablet (BCPhA)

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This webinar will review the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program which provides medical coverage for some Indigenous patients, specifically status First Nations. The webinar will detail how to navigate and administer the program, challenges facing providers and patients in accessing the program, and approaches to culturally safe patient care when faced with coverage or other barriers.

Speakers:

• Amy Lamb, BSP Executive Director, Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada

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Navigating the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program

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Join CPhA’s Sadaf Faisal and Tomilola Grant for an overview of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Toolkit. In this session they will review the purpose and scope of the toolkit, demonstrate the various tools and use them in case studies. This dynamic webinar will provide pharmacists with valuable resources to provide contraception and medication abortion services in their practice.

Speakers:

• Sadaf Faisal, Ph.D., BCGP, B.Pharm, R.Ph Director, Professional Affairs, CPhA
• Tomilola Grant, B.Pharm, MPH, CDE, CTE Sexual and Reproductive Health Project Lead, CPhA

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The power of negotiation: Navigating your first (or next) career move with Dr. Kelly Grindrod, Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy. This session will review some strategies and tips to help you negotiate your first (or next) job as a licensed pharmacist. We’ll review common topics such as salary and benefits, as well as other considerations and options to look for that can boost your quality of life and satisfaction with your work. Remember, the power of pharmacy is YOU and you are your own best advocate.

Speakers:

• Kelly Grindrod, PharmD, MSc, ACPR Associate Professor, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy

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Join Dr. Mike Boivin for this session focusing on pragmatic challenges related to asthma and COPD routinely encountered by pharmacists. Learn quick and effective interventions that have been proven to reduce exacerbations, hospitalizations and improve the quality of life for your patients. You will gain valuable insight and strategies that can significantly impact your approach to managing respiratory illnesses.

Speakers:

• Michael Boivin, BSc. Phm, RPH, CDE, CTH Clinical pharmacist consultant and president, CommPharm Consulting Inc.

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This session will focus on identification of drug interactions with tobacco smoke and suggested strategies for management and monitoring when patients reduce or quit smoking. Participants will gain an understanding of how drugs interact with tobacco smoke and how screening for these interactions fits into an overall quit plan. The Drug InterACTIONS with Tobacco Smoke tool will be applied to case-based examples.

Speakers:

• Ron Pohar, BSc.Pharm, APA Nolan Drugs/Consulting Clinical Pharmacist

Additional resources:

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• Download DRUG InterACTIONs with Tobacco Smoke practice tool

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Join CPhA and the Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE) for a practical discussion about climate change and pharmacy practice. Speakers from CAPhE will guide you through the impact of climate change on health and health-care systems and how you can identify implementation and mitigation strategies in your pharmacy. Don’t miss this session about how pharmacists can play a pivotal role in addressing climate change challenges.

Speakers:

• Caitlin Roy, BSP, Co-Chair Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE)
• Jamie Park, PharmD, Education Co-Lead Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE)
• Jessica Visentin, PharmD, Partnership Co-Lead Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE)

Additional resources:

• Ensuring Continuity of Care During and After Emergencies and Natural Disasters
• Managing Emergency Pharmacy Closures
• Planning for an Emergency Pharmacy Closure
• Patient Resource: Medication Checklist and Grab & Go Medication Bag

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Join us for an engaging and informative webinar that will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective care for patients experiencing acute pain. Using a case-based approach, Dr. Denise Kreutzwiser will offer a comprehensive overview of pain categories frequently encountered by pharmacists in community practice and will outline essential steps for adeptly managing acute pain consultations. This session will also provide an overview of the pharmacologic options commonly used to treat acute pain, and will outline a number of tools and resources to support decision making.

Speaker:

• Denise Kreutzwiser, BScH, BScPhm, PharmD, ACPR, AAHIVP Pain Management Program Pharmacist and Pharmacy Resident Program Coordinator St-Joseph’s Health Care London

Additional resources:

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• Download our practice tool of red flags and resources

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This webinar will focus on raising awareness about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Dr. Sherilyn Houle will explore how to identify symptoms consistent with RSV and determine when self-management is appropriate or if a patient requires referral. She will also provide guidance on ways to educate patients on preventative measures, including reducing risk of exposure and eligibility for vaccination.

Speakers:

• Sherilyn Houle, BSP, PhD, AFTM RCPS(Glasg),
  Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo

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Drug shortages are an ongoing concern in the Canadian health-care system, affecting 1 in 4 Canadians. Dealing with shortages on the front line is time consuming for pharmacists and pharmacy teams, who must manage inventories and problem-solve with patients. Shortages are a long-standing issue in Canada, but we have seen an increase in major shortages since the start of the pandemic. Is this a problem that is unique to Canada? Why do shortages happen? Are we prepared for this year’s cold and flu season? In this recording, you’ll hear from 3 experts who each bring different perspectives and experiences to answer these important questions and more.

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Speakers:

• Angelique Berg, President & CEO, Canadian Association for Pharmacy Distribution Management
• Stephanie Di Trapani, Director, Drug Shortages Division, Health Canada
• Barry Power, Editor-in-Chief, CPhA

Moderator:

• Sadaf Faisal, Director, Professional Affairs, CPhA

Additional Resources:

• CPhA drug shortages webpage

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The opioid crisis is an ongoing and devastating issue across Canada, and pharmacists have a vital role to play in reducing the harm associated with drug and substance use to individuals, families and communities. A safer opioid supply (SOS) program is one type of harm reduction strategy that supports people who use drugs by providing access to regulated substances from a legal source rather than toxic versions from illicit markets, thereby minimizing risks of overdose and death. This webinar begins with a live discussion with the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health & Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, on the federal government's approach to harm reduction and the important role that pharmacists play in supporting people who use drugs. Following the Minister's remarks, our panel of experts examined and discuss SOS and other harm reduction strategies, explored issues around stigma and equity of access, and focused on the pharmacist’s role as an advocate for patients with addiction.

Opening remarks:

• The Hon. Carolyn Bennett, MD; Minister of Mental Health and Addictions & Associate Minister of Health

Featured panellists:

• Craig Plain, BSc (Pharm), RPh; Pharmacy Manager/Owner, Juniper Pharmacy (Kelowna, BC)
• Maria Zhang, BSc(Pharm), MSc., PharmD; Clinician Educator, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health & Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto
• Michael A. Beazely, BSP, PhD; Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo

Moderator:

• Danielle Paes, PharmD, RPh; Chief Pharmacist Officer, CPhA

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In today’s busy pharmacy environment, especially with the added pressures of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, conflict is unavoidable and can be a significant stressor for pharmacy teams. Inevitably, pharmacists will find themselves in conflict situations and often have to act as mediators between staff members, with patients or with prescribers. While managing and resolving conflict can be uncomfortable and daunting, pharmacists and leaders need to be prepared to deal with these issues effectively and professionally. Using case examples, this session will provide participants with practical tips and skills that can be used in real life situations, from de-escalating confrontations, to dealing with difficult discussions with others and more.

Featured panellists:

• Afsana Gibson-Chowdhury, Q.Med, Ontario; Mediator, Lawyer, Adjudicator; Founder, Gibson Chowdhury
• Karen Agro, BScPhm, PharmD, MSc; Director, Agro Health Associates Inc.; Keynote performer, speaker & workshop facilitator
• Kyro Maseh, R.Ph.; Full-time pharmacist & founder; Lawlor Pharmacy; Public speaker & mentor

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The rate of nonadherence to medication regimens has not changed in 40 years and is a multi-billion-dollar problem. This session will briefly describe a new approach to motivational interviewing (MI)—an evidence-based approach to improving treatment adherence by looking at patient health behaviors and outcomes. Case studies are used to demonstrate the effectiveness of MI skills in time-limited environments, such as community pharmacy practice.

Speaker:

• Bruce A. Berger, PhD, FAPhA , President, Berger Consulting, LLC and Professor Emeritus, Auburn University

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• Discount on full program: Comprehensive Motivational Interviewing for Health Care Professionals (ComMIt) – 8hr e-training program
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Community pharmacies are uniquely positioned to function as health hubs, entry points for patients who need advice, advocacy, assessments and triaging. This is more important than ever in rural communities, where the local community pharmacist might be the only health-care provider available. Join us to hear pharmacists from across Canada share their innovative practice models that combine education, advice and health-system navigation into patient care.

Featured panellists:

• Stephanie Burden RPh, BScPharm, PharmD (candidate) Pharmacist & Owner, Complete Care Pharmasave
• Caitlin McGrath, BSP, RPh Store Operator, Tellier Pharmacy - Rubicon Pharmacies
• Taranom Movahedi, BSc, PharmD, RPh Clinical Pharmacist, Whole Health Pharmacy

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