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CE | Tobacco Cessation

March 21, 2018

Tobacco Cessation

Presenter: Kawkab Shishani, PhD
associate professor, WSU-College of Nursing
Spokane, Washington

Kawkab will be discussing how to approach the topic of tobacco cessation with your patients and the resources available in the Spokane area.

Here is the link to the pre-course activities: https://nursing.wsu.edu/continuing-education/smoking

When and where

*Washington State University Spokane
Room TBD
Spokane, WA 99202

March 21, 2018
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

*Note: Pay for parking on the WSU Spokane campus at the blue parking kiosks. Limited one-hour street parking is available along Riverpoint Boulevard.

Cost

SPA members – No charge
Non-SPA members – $25

Online Registration has closed

One hour of CE credit will be provided, approved by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy and the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy.

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Lasagna Dinner!

March 6, 2018

Lasagna Dinner: hosted by NCPA and SPA

Keynote: Financing Pharmacies

Presenter: Michael Bollinger
senior loan officer, Live Oak Bank
Wilmington, North Carolina

When and where

Luigi’s Restaurant
245 W Main Ave
Spokane, WA 99201

March 6, 2018
6:30 p.m.

Cost

NCPA students – No charge
SPA members – No charge
Non-NCPA students – $25
Non-SPA members – $25

Online registration has closed

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Events

Part of the mission of the Spokane Pharmacy Association is to promote the competency of practitioners and maximize the profession’s contribution to patient care. One of the ways we do this is through providing high-quality continuing education opportunities for members and non-members of the local pharmacy community.

We hope you can join us for one of our recent and upcoming events:

Continuing Education Events

Social Events

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About Us

Mission Statement

The Spokane Pharmacy Association was established in 1921 and is a voluntary association of pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. SPA’s purposes are to:

  • Assure the viability of the profession of Pharmacy by supporting the education of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and students;
  • Promote the competency of practitioners and maximize the profession’s contribution to patient care; and
  • Increase an awareness of these contributions and capabilities and their value not only to the profession, but also to other health-care practitioners and, in particular, the patient.

ACTIVITIES

To support our mission, we perform the following events and services for the local pharmacy community:

  • Annual Meeting
  • Monthly Continued Education offerings
  • Social events for the pharmacy community throughout the year
  • Fax Blast Program for rapid dissemination of local pharmacy concerns
  • Support of legislative efforts vital to the health and progress of pharmacy practice
  • This website with content concerning local and national pharmacy news and resources
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Annual Meeting

The Spokane Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting & Continuing Education is an annual event celebrating the Inland Northwest Pharmacy Community.

What this event is

  • An annual meeting celebrating the Inland Northwest Pharmacy Community.
  • Features an excellent dinner, exhibitor showcase, auction, speaker, awards ceremony, and plenty of pharmacy community!
  • The SPA will present its awards: Pharmacist of the Year, Pharmacy Technician of the Year, Student Pharmacist/Pharmacy Resident of the Year, Speaker of the Year, and the Pharmacy of the Year.

Full event and registration details

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CE | Thrombotic Microangiopathies in Your Clinical Practice

February 7, 2018

The Thrombotic Microangiopathies in Your Clinical Practice

A Discussion on Identifying Patients with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

Presenter: Paul Eastvold, M.D., M.T. (ASCP)
chief medical officer, Inland Northwest Blood Center
Spokane, Washington

This event is hosted by Alexion.
Updated — Washington CE is being offered for this event.

DATE

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
6:30 PM

LOCATION

Milford’s Fish House
719 North Monroe Street
Spokane, WA

COST

This is a hosted event.
Attendees may opt-out of the meal by indicating on their RSVP. Please note, per industry guidelines, Alexion is unable to accommodate spouses or guests at this event.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Limited seating is available. Please RSVP by January 29, 2018.

Registrations may still be accepted after this date pending availability.

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International Pharmacy Focus

The Pharmacy Focus this quarter is on a special group of pharmacies who provided a memorable glimpse into U.S. pharmacy practices to a select group of Japanese pharmacy students who were attending Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute (MFWI) this last summer.  This unique exchange is a cooperative venture between Spokane pharmacies and the English language program at MFWI.

Cardinal Health pharmacists host Japanese student pharmacists on international rotation.
6th Ave Medical Pharmacy hosts Japanese student pharmacists on international rotation.
Cardinal Care NW host Japanese student pharmacists on international rotation.

About 20-25 pharmacy students were curious and excited to practice their English skills as well as learn about the difference in pharmacy practices between the U.S. and Japan.
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