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Leadership Series Webinar

Friday, August 28, 2026 – 12:00pm-1:00 pm

From Anxiety to Advocacy: Rethinking Peer Evaluation

Presenter:

Michelle McElhannon, Pharm.D. 
Public Service Assistant

University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives:

• -          Identify Goals for Peer Evaluation
• -          Construct processes for peer evaluation
• -          Apply cultural strategies to overcome resistance and anxiety

This is an application based activity.  This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in any setting.

Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.   Participants of the session who complete the evaluation and provide accurate NABP e-Profile information will have their credit for 1.0 contact hours (0.10 CEU) submitted to CPE Monitor as early as 1 day after the event and no later than 60 days after the event.  Please know that if accurate e-Profile information is not provided within 60 days of the event, credit cannot be claimed after that time.  The participant is accountable for verifying the accurate posting of CE credit to their CPE Monitor account within 60 days. Participants must participate completely in the activity and complete the course evaluation in its entirety to claim continuing pharmacy education credit.

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This is a member service of GSHP.  There is no charge for members to attend.  Dues must be current to receive CE credit.

Non-members will be charged $20 for CE processing

To register:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kUhK9O-jRmaPcRf0nt92ug

FREE LIVE CE for GSHP Members! 

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – 12:00pm-1:00 pm

Emerging Role of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) in the management of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT-Type II)

Presenter:

Amanuel Tseggai, PharmD

 

Pharmacist Objectives:

-         Define Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT II)

-         Identify distinct features of HIT type I and HIT type II

-         Describe the key clinical and laboratory features of HIT type II

-         Evaluate the emerging evidence supporting the use of DOACs in the management of HITII

Pharmacy Technician Objectives:

Define heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) type II.

Differentiate between HIT type I and HIT type II.

Recognize common clinical signs and laboratory findings associated with HIT type II.

Summarize the emerging role of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in the management of HIT type II.

This is a application based activity.  This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in any setting.

Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.   Participants of the session who complete the evaluation and provide accurate NABP e-Profile information will have their credit for 1.0 contact hours (0.10 CEU) submitted to CPE Monitor as early as 1 day after the event and no later than 60 days after the event.  Please know that if accurate e-Profile information is not provided within 60 days of the event, credit cannot be claimed after that time.  The participant is accountable for verifying the accurate posting of CE credit to their CPE Monitor account within 60 days. Participants must participate completely in the activity and complete the course evaluation in its entirety to claim continuing pharmacy education credit.

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This is a member service of GSHP.  There is no charge for members to attend.  Dues must be current to receive CE credit.

Non-members will be charged $20 for CE processing

To register:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SZhk12ssSiKCNCG3jvP-AA

FREE LIVE CE WEBINAR for GSHP Members! 

Leadership Series

Webinar-

Friday, August 14, 2026 – 1:00pm-2:00 pm

Busy isn’t a strategy: Evidence-Based Prioritization for Pharmacy Leaders
Turning ideas into implementation without drowning in meetings and emails

Presenters:

Amy W Behimer, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

Christy Forehand, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM

Director of Pharmacy

Piedmont Augusta

Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives:

-          Identify strategies to improve personal efficiency and effectiveness.

-          Apply the techniques described in a real-life leadership scenario.

This is a knowledge based activity.  This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in any setting.

Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.   Participants of the session who complete the evaluation and provide accurate NABP e-Profile information will have their credit for 1.0 contact hours (0.10 CEU) submitted to CPE Monitor as early as 1 day after the event and no later than 60 days after the event.  Please know that if accurate e-Profile information is not provided within 60 days of the event, credit cannot be claimed after that time.  The participant is accountable for verifying the accurate posting of CE credit to their CPE Monitor account within 60 days. Participants must participate completely in the activity and complete the course evaluation in its entirety to claim continuing pharmacy education credit.

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This is a member service of GSHP.  There is no charge for members to attend.  Dues must be current to receive CE credit.

Non-members will be charged $20 for CE processing

To register:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SGXP1TUpTGqXUCi52fPzGg

FREE LIVE CE for GSHP Members! 

Webinar-

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 12:00pm-1:00 pm

Surviving Sepsis Campaign

Update on management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026

Presenter:

Huong T. Duong, Pharm.D., BCPS

Postdoctoral Academic Fellow in Critical Care

University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

Pharmacist Objectives:

• -          I. Summarize the 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines
• -          II. Evaluate the major updates in the 2026 SSC guidelines and their implications for clinical pharmacy practice
• -          III. Apply the updated 2026 SSC guideline recommendations to clinically manage patients with sepsis and septic shock

Pharmacy Technician Objectives:

Summarize key recommendations from the 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines.

Identify major updates in the 2026 guidelines that affect medication preparation, delivery, and pharmacy workflow.

Describe the pharmacy technician’s role in supporting the timely and accurate treatment of patients with sepsis and septic shock.

This is a knowledge based activity.  This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in any setting.

Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.   Participants of the session who complete the evaluation and provide accurate NABP e-Profile information will have their credit for 1.0 contact hours (0.10 CEU) submitted to CPE Monitor as early as 1 day after the event and no later than 60 days after the event.  Please know that if accurate e-Profile information is not provided within 60 days of the event, credit cannot be claimed after that time.  The participant is accountable for verifying the accurate posting of CE credit to their CPE Monitor account within 60 days. Participants must participate completely in the activity and complete the course evaluation in its entirety to claim continuing pharmacy education credit.

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This is a member service of GSHP.  There is no charge for members to attend.  Dues must be current to receive CE credit.

Non-members will be charged $20 for CE processing

To register:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9O4SoDYQSryW-coLAA0MjQ

FREE LIVE CE for GSHP Members! 

Webinar-

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – 12:00pm-1:00 pm

When Output Overflows: Therapeutic Management of High Ostomy Output

Presenter:

Nathalie See, PharmD, BCACP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Gastroenterology

Emory Healthcare

Pharmacist Objectives:

-          Describe the pathophysiology and complications associated with high ostomy output -          Outline pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies for patients with high ostomy output -          Evaluate literature supporting pharmacologic therapy approaches -          Develop patient-centered strategies to optimize therapeutic outcomes

Pharmacy Technician Objectives:

• ·         Define high ostomy output and its complications
• ·         Identify pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies used in the management of high ostomy output
• ·         List common medications utilized for patients with high ostomy output
• ·         Recognize patient-centered strategies to optimize therapeutic outcomes

This is a knowledge based activity.  This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in any setting.

Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.   Participants of the session who complete the evaluation and provide accurate NABP e-Profile information will have their credit for 1.0 contact hours (0.10 CEU) submitted to CPE Monitor as early as 1 day after the event and no later than 60 days after the event.  Please know that if accurate e-Profile information is not provided within 60 days of the event, credit cannot be claimed after that time.  The participant is accountable for verifying the accurate posting of CE credit to their CPE Monitor account within 60 days. Participants must participate completely in the activity and complete the course evaluation in its entirety to claim continuing pharmacy education credit.

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This is a member service of GSHP.  There is no charge for members to attend.  Dues must be current to receive CE credit.

Non-members will be charged $20 for CE processing

To register:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kQflR0TkSNGH3YZRhTCZ4Q

FREE LIVE CE for GSHP Members! 

Webinar-

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 12:00pm-1:00 pm

Navigating Vaccine Recommendations: FDA Approval, CDC Guidance, and Schedule Updates

Presenter:

Mary Sizer, PharmD

PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency                

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System

Savannah, GA

Pharmacist Objectives:

-       1. Describe the roles of the FDA, CDC, ACIP in the vaccine approval and recommendation processes 2. Differentiate between the three categories of ACIP recommendations 3. Apply vaccine recommendation concepts to ambulatory care pharmacy practice

Pharmacy Technician Objectives:

·         Identify the roles of the FDA, CDC, and ACIP in the vaccine approval, safety monitoring, and recommendation processes.

·         Differentiate the three categories of ACIP vaccine recommendations and recognize how they affect vaccine administration in pharmacy practice.

·         Recognize how vaccine recommendations are implemented in ambulatory care pharmacy settings, including patient screening, documentation, and workflow support activities

This is a knowledge based activity.  This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in any setting.

Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.   Participants of the session who complete the evaluation and provide accurate NABP e-Profile information will have their credit for 1.0 contact hours (0.10 CEU) submitted to CPE Monitor as early as 1 day after the event and no later than 60 days after the event.  Please know that if accurate e-Profile information is not provided within 60 days of the event, credit cannot be claimed after that time.  The participant is accountable for verifying the accurate posting of CE credit to their CPE Monitor account within 60 days. Participants must participate completely in the activity and complete the course evaluation in its entirety to claim continuing pharmacy education credit.

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This is a member service of GSHP.  There is no charge for members to attend.  Dues must be current to receive CE credit.

Non-members will be charged $20 for CE processing

To register:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a4D2L8JYQsW-3DSpjONaIA

FREE LIVE CE for GSHP Members! 

Webinar-

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – 12:00pm-1:00 pm

Impact of Vitamin D on Outcomes in Spinal Cord and Acquired Brain Injury ​

Presenter:

Rachel Borra

Pharmacy Resident PGY1

Shepherd Center

Pharmacist Objectives:

-          Analyze physiology of vitamin D in the body ​ -          Identify the correlation between vitamin D and spinal cord and traumatic brain injury ​ -       Synthesize an appropriate recommendation from studies for vitamin D management in this population

Pharmacy Technician Objectives:

·         Identify factors associated with vitamin D deficiency in SCI and ABI patients 

This is a knowledge based activity.  This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in any setting.

Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.   Participants of the session who complete the evaluation and provide accurate NABP e-Profile information will have their credit for 1.0 contact hours (0.10 CEU) submitted to CPE Monitor as early as 1 day after the event and no later than 60 days after the event.  Please know that if accurate e-Profile information is not provided within 60 days of the event, credit cannot be claimed after that time.  The participant is accountable for verifying the accurate posting of CE credit to their CPE Monitor account within 60 days. Participants must participate completely in the activity and complete the course evaluation in its entirety to claim continuing pharmacy education credit.

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This is a member service of GSHP.  There is no charge for members to attend.  Dues must be current to receive CE credit.

Non-members will be charged $20 for CE processing

To register:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0s_r9-XXTdWP4TZ12G3Jpw

FREE LIVE CE for GSHP Members! 

Webinar-

Thursday, June 4, 2026 – 12:00pm-1:00 pm

Checkpoint Achieved: Immunotherapy’s Expanding Role in MSI-High Colon Cancer

Presenter:

Justin Eboka, PharmD 

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Pharmacist Objectives:

-       Describe the components of the TNM staging system and explain how tumor stage influences colorectal cancer prognosis and treatment planning. -       Explain the role of immunotherapy in the treatment of microsatellite instability-high (MSI-High) and mismatch repair deficient (MMRd) cancers, including mechanisms of action and approved therapeutic approaches -       Summarize current guideline recommendations for the management of Stage II and Stage III colorectal cancer, including considerations for surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy when applicable.

Pharmacy Technician Objectives:

o   Identify the basic components of the TNM staging system used to classify colorectal cancer severity and progression.

o   Recognize the role of immunotherapy in treating MSI-High and mismatch repair deficient (MMRd) cancers, including commonly used therapies and treatment concepts.

o   Describe current guideline recommendations for Stage II and Stage III colorectal cancer, including common treatment approaches and supportive care considerations.

This is a knowledge based activity.  This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in any setting.

Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.   Participants of the session who complete the evaluation and provide accurate NABP e-Profile information will have their credit for 1.0 contact hours (0.10 CEU) submitted to CPE Monitor as early as 1 day after the event and no later than 60 days after the event.  Please know that if accurate e-Profile information is not provided within 60 days of the event, credit cannot be claimed after that time.  The participant is accountable for verifying the accurate posting of CE credit to their CPE Monitor account within 60 days. Participants must participate completely in the activity and complete the course evaluation in its entirety to claim continuing pharmacy education credit.

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This is a member service of GSHP.  There is no charge for members to attend.  Dues must be current to receive CE credit.

Non-members will be charged $20 for CE processing

To register:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y8JRGEQsTPeaafmvTuoCFQ

FREE LIVE CE for GSHP Members! 

Webinar-

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 12:00pm-1:00 pm

The Thick and Thin of It: Secretion Management in Clinical Practice

Presenter:

Muhan Wang

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

Shepherd Center

Pharmacist Objectives:

-          Define key components of respiratory secretions and mucociliary clearance -          Explain the pathophysiology of impaired secretion clearance in patients with spinal cord injury -          Compare pharmacologic and non–pharmacologic strategies for secretion management, including mechanisms of action and clinical roles -          Recognize appropriate pharmacologic and non–pharmacologic strategies for secretion management based on patient–specific factors

Pharmacy Technician Objectives:

o   Describe the key components of respiratory secretions and the role of mucociliary clearance in maintaining respiratory health.

o   Explain how spinal cord injury can impair secretion clearance and contribute to respiratory complications.

o   Differentiate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches used for secretion management, including their general mechanisms and purposes in care.

o   Identify factors that may influence selection of secretion management strategies in patients with impaired respiratory clearance.

This is a knowledge based activity.  This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in any setting.

Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.   Participants of the session who complete the evaluation and provide accurate NABP e-Profile information will have their credit for 1.0 contact hours (0.10 CEU) submitted to CPE Monitor as early as 1 day after the event and no later than 60 days after the event.  Please know that if accurate e-Profile information is not provided within 60 days of the event, credit cannot be claimed after that time.  The participant is accountable for verifying the accurate posting of CE credit to their CPE Monitor account within 60 days. Participants must participate completely in the activity and complete the course evaluation in its entirety to claim continuing pharmacy education credit.

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0228-0000-26-053-L01-T

This is a member service of GSHP.  There is no charge for members to attend.  Dues must be current to receive CE credit.

Non-members will be charged $20 for CE processing

To register:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_clDZ0RkHQ7m_3YWj_XenLA

FREE LIVE CE for GSHP Members! 

Webinar-

Thursday, May 21, 2026 – 12:00pm-1:00 pm

Osteoporosis and The Supplemental Perspective

Presenter:

Nhien “Yuuki” Nguyens, PharmD

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident

Archbold Memorial Hospital

Pharmacist Objectives:

-       Describe the definition and pathophysiology of osteoporosis

-       Identify current pharmacologic recommendations for the management of osteoporosis

-       Evaluate the use of supplemental products in conjunction with pharmacologic therapy in the management of osteoporosis.

Pharmacy Technician Objectives:

o   Define osteoporosis and recognize how the disease affects bone strength and fracture risk.

o   Identify common medications used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, including their general uses and administration considerations.

o   Describe the role of calcium, vitamin D, and other supplemental products used alongside osteoporosis medications.

o   Recognize important counseling points and monitoring considerations related to osteoporosis therapies and supplements.

o   Differentiate between pharmacologic therapies and supportive supplements used in osteoporosis management.

This is a knowledge based activity.  This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who practice in any setting.

Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.   Participants of the session who complete the evaluation and provide accurate NABP e-Profile information will have their credit for 1.0 contact hours (0.10 CEU) submitted to CPE Monitor as early as 1 day after the event and no later than 60 days after the event.  Please know that if accurate e-Profile information is not provided within 60 days of the event, credit cannot be claimed after that time.  The participant is accountable for verifying the accurate posting of CE credit to their CPE Monitor account within 60 days. Participants must participate completely in the activity and complete the course evaluation in its entirety to claim continuing pharmacy education credit.

0228-0000-26-051-L01-P

0228-0000-26-051-L01-T

This is a member service of GSHP.  There is no charge for members to attend.  Dues must be current to receive CE credit.

Non-members will be charged $20 for CE processing

To register:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o6oRkE5qTqS7HRgOUVVyrg