The Pharmacy Law Series provides our pharmacy teammates with continuing education. Various topics will be presented to assist with advancing teammates professionally in areas related to pharmacy practice law and regulation. Concepts taught may include relevant legislature, statutes, and agency guidance, as well as other pharmacy law topics.

Course Director:
Elaine R. Thomas, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, BCGP, DPLA - Pharmacy Program Coordinator, Education & Professional Development, Advocate Health 

Planner point of contact:
Elaine R. Thomas @ [email protected]

Overall Objectives:

1. Recall legislation and regulation that impact pharmacy practice in the United States. 
2. Locate internal and external resources related to legal and regulatory aspects of pharmacy practice. 
3. Explain the pharmacist's and pharmacy technician's responsibilities in complying with legal and regulatory requirements related to pharmacy practice. 

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum 1.00 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
Pharmacy UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-128-L03-P
Pharmacy Technician UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-128-L03-T

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