It’s the biggest event for pharmacy technicians in Georgia.
A day of socializing, networking, and learning —
developed by pharmacy techs for pharmacy techs.
Saturday, October 19, 2024 | Atlanta, GA | 8:00am – 5:30pm
TechU is back with four hours of CE and a networking event
One registration fee covers continental breakfast, lunch, four hours of CE credit, a professional headshot, and the networking event.
PRICING:
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GPhA members: $40
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Non-members: $65*
- Includes a membership in GPhA good through December 31, 2025
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations made more than 14 days from the date of your program are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds are available for cancellations within 14 days of your program; however, substitutions are allowed.
NEW LOCATION:
PIHC Pharmacy Corporate Office
2800 Century Parkway NE, Suite 550
Atlanta, GA 30345
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8:00 am – 8:30 am Welcome, Registration & Networking Coffee Break
8:30 am – 9:30 am Guardians of Medication Safety: Understanding the Regulations and Responsibilities Shaping Pharmacy Technicians’ Impact
Liza Chapman, PharmD, FAPhA, Chief Professional Officer, PTCB
9:30 am – 10:30 am Annual Bloodborne Pathogen/OSHA Update
Christine Klein, PharmD, Vice-Chair for Experiential Education, Mercer University College of Pharmacy
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
10:45 am – 11:45 am Pharmacy Technician Law Update
C. Lea Bonner, Mercer University College of Pharmacy
11:45 am – 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Group Photo and Professional Headshots
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Remarks from Mike Brinson, Georgia Board of Pharmacy
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sync to Collaborate
Savannah Rainey Jones, PharmD, Lead Pharmacist/Manager, Continuum Health Solutions;
and Melodi Graham, CPhT, CHW, Solution Center Manager, Chancy Drugs
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Closing
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Networking Event at 57th Fighter Brigade
3829 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30341
And thank you to our new sponsors:
DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR IMMUNIZATION TRAINING TOO!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024 | 9:30AM – 12:30PM | GPhA OFFICES | SANDY SPRINGS, GA
CE DETAILS:
Guardians of Medication Safety: Understanding the Regulations and Responsibilities Shaping Pharmacy Technicians’ Impact
Liza Chapman, PharmD, FAPhA | Chief Professional Officer, PTCB
The session will focus on recent regulations pertaining to the advancement of pharmacy technician practice and the enhancement of patient care.
Annual Bloodborne Pathogen/OSHA Update
Christine Klein, PharmD | Vice-Chair for Experiential Education, Mercer University College of Pharmacy
This program is designed to provide a basic understanding of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), its scope, bloodborne diseases, their modes of transmission and prevention, and other pertinent information.
Pharmacy Technician Law Update
C. Lea Bonner, Mercer University College of Pharmacy
This session is designed to provide pharmacy law updates that are applicable to pharmacy technicians and their role in the profession of pharmacy.
Sync to Collaborate
Savannah Rainey Jones, PharmD | Lead Pharmacist/Manager, Continuum Health Solutions; and
Melodi Graham, CPhT, CHW | Solution Center Manager, Chancy Drugs
Review and expand your knowledge in pharmacy medication synchronization programs to enhance patient outcomes and increase revenue. Discover collaboration opportunities with multidisciplinary teams both in and out of the pharmacy walls. Highlight strategies to promote pharmacy driven services incorporating the entire pharmacy team.
If you need accommodations, may we suggest:
2000 Century Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 325-0000
2061 N. Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 321-4174
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta NE
2920 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 248-1550
