Guardians of Pharmacy

Saturday, March 23, 2024

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: Orange County Convention Center, W311AB

CE: 1.0

ACPE Number: 0202-0000-24-066-L04-P/T

Number of Hours: 1

Activity Type: Knowledge

Speaker(s)

Cynthia J. Boyle, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FASCP (she/her/hers)

Professor Emeritus
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Reisterstown, Maryland, United States

Handout

Disclosure(s):

Cynthia J. Boyle, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FASCP: No financial relationships to disclose

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians inherit leadership and advocacy responsibilities the moment they step into the professional world. Facing relentless threats, pharmacy personnel must develop and deploy skills to excel in their roles, contribute positively to patient care, and influence the evolution of pharmacy practices. Attend with other heroic individuals who seek to impact patient outcomes as leaders and advocates in the profession and their communities.

Learning Objectives:

Identify three strong leadership skills which can influence pharmacy practice
Define core advocacy skills which empower pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to drive positive change within the healthcare system
Discuss barriers for leaders who seek to implement advocacy efforts on behalf of pharmacy and their communities