what they call their work
what they do
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs 10 activities
- Continuing Education for Pharmacy TechniciansDelivers a continuing education program for pharmacy technicians consisting of six hours of training through an online self-study component and a live seminar.
- Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit DeliveryProvides Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) credits for live educational sessions, requiring attendance, session code submission, and completion of an assessment quiz and evaluation; also offers self-study programs approved for 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs).
- Offer Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate TrainingOffers a Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program to equip pharmacists with knowledge, skills, and confidence for effective, evidence-based diabetes care.
- Offer Pharmacy Technician Continuing EducationProvides six hours of continuing education for pharmacy technicians through an online self-study component and a live seminar.
- Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate ProgramOffers a comprehensive training program that equips pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide evidence-based, patient-centered diabetes care, awarding 8 contact hours (0.8 CEU) of Continuing Pharmacy Education credit upon successful completion.
- Provide Continuing Education SeminarsConducts a 1-day Spring Clinical seminar focused on clinical continuing education for pharmacy professionals in institutional and ambulatory care settings, and offers free on-demand, self-paced digital continuing education courses exclusively to members.
- Provide Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) CreditsOffers continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credits for live sessions, requiring attendance, a session code, and completion of an assessment quiz and evaluation, awarding 8 contact hours (0.8 CEU) upon successful completion of programs.
- Providing continuing education programsOffers free on-demand, self-paced digital continuing education courses to members, as well as structured programs for pharmacy technicians and a Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program, with opportunities to earn CPE credits.
- Providing continuing education programsOffers various continuing education opportunities for pharmacy professionals, including free on-demand digital courses for members, online self-study programs, live seminars, and a Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program, often providing CPE credits.
- Providing continuing education programsOffers various continuing education opportunities for pharmacy professionals, including free on-demand digital courses for members, online self-study programs, live seminars, and a Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program, often providing CPE credits.
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Pharmacy Professional Conferences & Seminars 8 activities
- Annual Pharmacy Conference and ConventionHosts a 4-day annual conference and convention featuring continuing education sessions, an exhibit hall, awards program, and networking opportunities for pharmacy professionals across all practice settings in Arizona.
- Host Annual ConventionHosts an annual convention for pharmacy professionals, featuring an awards program, exhibit hall, and educational sessions, including a 4-day annual conference for continuing education, recognition, and networking.
- Organize Southwestern States Residency ConferenceOrganizes the Southwestern States Residency Conference, providing a platform for pharmacy residents and fellows to present research and fulfill required activities.
- Organizing professional conferences and seminarsHosts annual conventions and spring clinical seminars that provide continuing education, networking opportunities, and recognition for pharmacy professionals across various practice settings. This includes a specific conference for pharmacy residents and fellows to present research.
- Organizing professional conferences and seminarsHosts annual conventions and spring clinical seminars that provide continuing education, networking opportunities, and recognition for pharmacy professionals across various practice settings. This includes a specific conference for pharmacy residents and fellows to present research.
- Organizing professional conferences and seminarsHosts annual conventions and a Spring Clinical seminar, providing continuing education, networking opportunities, and recognition for pharmacy professionals across various practice settings. This includes a specific conference for pharmacy residents and fellows to present research.
- Southwestern States Residency ConferenceOrganizes an annual conference for pharmacy residents and fellows to present research and fulfill required training activities, serving as a regional platform for academic and professional development.
- Spring Clinical Seminar for Pharmacy ProfessionalsConducts a one-day annual Spring Clinical seminar focused on clinical continuing education for pharmacists in institutional and ambulatory care settings.
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Pharmacy Policy Monitoring & Analysis 7 activities
- Arizona Healthcare Policy and Legislative UpdatesProvides research and updates on state and federal legislative developments impacting Arizona pharmacy, including the Rural Health Transformation Program and the proposed Standard of Care Bill for Pharmacy Professionals.
- Conduct Research on Pharmacy Practice and PolicyExamines the role of standard-of-care-based regulation in modern pharmacy practice, explores the evolving federal and state policy landscape shaping access to HIV PrEP, and reviews practical strategies for pharmacists to ensure patients on oral oncolytics receive appropriate supportive care therapies.
- Conducting research and policy analysisExamines the role of standard-of-care-based regulation in modern pharmacy practice, explores the evolving federal and state policy landscape shaping access to HIV PrEP, and reviews strategies for pharmacists to ensure appropriate supportive care for patients on oral oncolytics.
- Conducting research and policy analysisExamines the role of standard-of-care-based regulation in modern pharmacy practice, explores the evolving federal and state policy landscape shaping access to HIV PrEP, and reviews strategies for pharmacists to ensure appropriate supportive care for patients on oral oncolytics.
- Conducting research and policy analysisExamines the role of standard-of-care-based regulation in modern pharmacy practice, explores the evolving federal and state policy landscape shaping access to HIV PrEP, and reviews strategies for pharmacists to ensure appropriate supportive care for patients on oral oncolytics. Also provides updates on state and federal legislative developments in Arizona healthcare policy.
- HIV PrEP Policy Landscape AnalysisResearches and analyzes evolving federal and state policies affecting access to HIV PrEP, including Medicare Part B coverage, commercial payer responses, Medicaid variability, ACA requirements, PDAB oversight, white-bagging restrictions, and pharmacist-administered models.
- Supportive Care for Oral Oncolytics ResearchReviews and disseminates practical strategies for pharmacists to manage supportive care for patients on oral oncolytics, including monitoring side effects, safety precautions, patient screening, and provider recommendations.
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Healthcare Professional Advocacy 4 activities
- Advocate for Pharmacy InterestsRepresents the interests of Arizona pharmacy with state and federal lawmakers, the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, and other healthcare agencies.
- Advocating for pharmacy interestsRepresents the interests of Arizona pharmacy professionals with state and federal lawmakers, the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, and other healthcare agencies.
- Advocating for pharmacy interestsRepresents the interests of Arizona pharmacy professionals with state and federal lawmakers, the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, and other healthcare agencies.
- Advocating for pharmacy interestsRepresents the interests of Arizona pharmacy professionals with state and federal lawmakers, the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, and other healthcare agencies.
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Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 3 activities
- Recognizing excellence in pharmacyAdministers an awards program to recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to the pharmacy profession in Arizona, including awards for Pharmacist of the Year, Technician of the Year, Student of the Year, Mentor of the Year, and various other categories for exemplary service, innovation, and leadership.
- Recognizing excellence in pharmacyAdministers an awards program to recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to the pharmacy profession, including awards for Pharmacist of the Year, Technician of the Year, Student of the Year, Mentor of the Year, and the Elias Schlossberg award, among others. This also includes inducting members into the Hall of Fame and awarding Fellow status.
- Recognizing excellence in pharmacyAdministers an awards program to recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to the pharmacy profession in Arizona, including awards for Pharmacist of the Year, Technician of the Year, Student of the Year, Mentor of the Year, and induction into the Hall of Fame.
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Member Networking & Communication Services 1 activity
- Member Engagement and Professional Development SupportProvides members with access to leadership and networking opportunities, committee participation, board service, a bi-weekly eNewsletter, industry-specific career board, and discounts on educational offerings.
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Professional Development & Certification Programs 1 activity
- Online Orientation and Training AccessHosts online orientations for participants with recordings made available post-event, facilitating flexible access to training and program onboarding.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- On-Demand Continuing Education for MembersOffers free, self-paced, on-demand digital continuing education courses exclusively to members, supporting ongoing professional development.
- Pharmacy Practice and Regulation ResearchConducts research examining the impact of standard-of-care-based regulation on pharmacy practice, including its effects on pharmacist and technician authority, accountability, and innovation, in contrast to traditional regulatory models.
- Provide Updates on Legislative DevelopmentsProvides updates on state and federal legislative developments in Arizona healthcare policy, including the Rural Health Transformation Program and the proposed Standard of Care Bill for Pharmacy Professionals.
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who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Fine | Executive Director | 40 | $173K |
- Amy Kennedy — Director
- Christi Jen — Director
- Christopher Edwards — Director
- Darren Clonts — President Elect
- Dawn Gerber — Director
- Erin Epley — Director
- Jake Schwarz — President
- Jody McConkey — Director
- Laura Carpenter — Director
- Nancy Costlow — Secretary
- Reasol Chino — Director
- Stephanie Spark — Treasurer
- Virginia Boomershine — Past President
who they work with
- APhA Foundation Funder — Sponsors the "Bowl of Hygeia" award.
- AZ ASHP State Affiliate Funder — Sponsors the "Elias Schlossberg" award.
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Government — The American Pharmacists Association is accredited by this council as a provider of continuing pharmacy education, which is relevant to the training program offered by Arizona Pharmacy Alliance Inc.
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Partner — Accredits the American Pharmacists Association, which in turn accredits the organization's continuing pharmacy education.
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Partner — Accredits the Arizona Pharmacy Association as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- American Pharmacists Association Partner — Accredits the organization as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- American Pharmacists Association Partner — Developed the Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- American Pharmacists Association Partner — Partnered to revise and develop the Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration by Pharmacy Technicians training program, and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- Arizona Pharmacy Foundation Funder — Sponsors the "Hall of Fame" award.
- Arizona State Board of Pharmacy Government — Represents the interests of Arizona pharmacy with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
- AstraZeneca Funder — Sponsored a non-accredited lunch presentation.
- AzPA Partner — Sponsor of the Annual Convention event.
- Boesen & Snow Law Partner — Received the "Corporate Appreciation" award in 2024.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — References the CDC's resource publication, Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Disease, in its self-study modules.
- Humana Partner — Received the "Corporate Appreciation" award in 2022.
- NASPA Funder — Sponsors the "Bowl of Hygeia" award.
- Pharmacist Mutual Funder — Sponsors the "Distinguished Young Pharmacist" award.
- Southwestern States Residency Conference Partner — Co-organizes or supports the Southwestern States Residency Conference for pharmacy residents and fellows.
- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc Funder — Sponsors the "Excellence in Innovation" award.
- Washington State University Partner — Partnered to revise and develop the Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration by Pharmacy Technicians training program.