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Make the most of our certificate training programs, advanced training programs, special offerings, and pharmacy residency programs to elevate your skills and career. The following programs are available in conjunction with the 2026 APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Advance registration is required.

Registration for APhA2026 is not required to attend these programs.

ASCP's annual Geriatric Pharmacist Boot Camp will be hosted from March 26-27, 2026. Boot Camp will be offered BOTH in-person and livestreamed. This year's in-person option will lead off APhA’s Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA.

$599 members/$879 nonmembers

Based on the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Content Outline, this workshop helps participants either prepare for the 2026 exam or to refresh their knowledge of geriatric principles by working through practice skills and clinical case topics with other pharmacists and subject matter experts.

To supplement your education, ASCP will provide the course recordings and self-assessment exam to live attendees.

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The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 8:00- 12:00 PM PST
Where: Los Angeles, CA
$195 members / $455 nonmembers

This is being held in conjunction with APhA's Annual Meeting, however, registration for annual meeting is not required to register for this program.

This program is only offered in-person in Los Angeles. There is NOT a virtual option to attend.

The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program, is an educational experience designed to equip pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide effective, evidence-based diabetes care. The program provides comprehensive instruction in current diabetes concepts and standards of care and incorporates case studies and hands-on skills training focused on the situations most likely to be encountered—as well as the services most needed—in community and ambulatory care practice settings. Participants will gain experience evaluating and adjusting drug therapy regimens for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, counseling patients about lifestyle interventions, analyzing and interpreting self-monitoring of blood glucose results, and assessing the overall health status of patients to identify needed monitoring and interventions. Comprised of a 4-hour self-study and a 4-hour seminar, this program provides a total of 8-hours of CPE credit.

The Clinical Implementation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in the Community Pharmacy Certificate Training Program

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:00- 05:00 PM PST
Where: Los Angeles, CA
$99 members / nonmembers

Supported by an independent educational grant from Abbott Diabetes Care.

This is being held in conjunction with APhA's Annual Meeting, however, registration for annual meeting is not required to register for this program.

This program is only offered in-person in Los Angeles. There is NOT a virtual option to attend.

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) developed The Clinical Implementation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in the Community Pharmacy Certificate Training Program, an educational experience designed to equip pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to perform CGM services. The program provides comprehensive instruction in current CGM concepts and standards of care and incorporates case studies and hands-on skills training focused on the situations most likely to be encountered, as well as the services most needed—in community practice settings. Comprised of a 8-hour self-study and a 4-hour seminar, this program provides a total of 12-hours of CPE credit.

Delivering Medication Management Services Certificate Training Program

When: Friday, March 27, 2026 8:00- 12:00 PM PST
Where: Los Angeles, CA
$195 members / $455 nonmembers

This is being held in conjunction with APhA's Annual Meeting, however, registration for annual meeting is not required to register for this program.

This program is only offered in-person in Los Angeles. There is NOT a virtual option to attend.

APhA's Delivering Medication Management Services aims to prepare pharmacists to deliver medication management services effectively across various practice settings, ensuring they are well-equipped to make clinical interventions and adapt to evolving practices in medication management. It offers a structured approach to developing, implementing, and sustaining medication management services. This certificate training program is designed to enhance learner’s ability to identify opportunities, understand innovation, adopt a clinical mindset, master communication, comprehend operations, and implement medication management services into their practice.

Comprised of an 8-hour home study and 4-hour live session, this program provides a total of 12 hours of CPE credit* for pharmacists.

BCSCP 2026: APhA’s Practical Approach to Sterile Compounding Conference

When: Friday, March 27, 2026 8:00- 12:00 PM PST
Where: Los Angeles, CA
$199 members / $249 nonmembers

This is being held in conjunction with APhA's Annual Meeting, however, registration for annual meeting is not required to register for this program.

This program is only offered in-person in Los Angeles. There is NOT a virtual option to attend.

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 8:00- 5:00 PM PST
Where: Los Angeles, CA

This is being held in conjunction with APhA's Annual Meeting, however, registration for annual meeting is not required to register for this program.

Calling all Compounders! Learn practical information about how to ensure regulatory compliance, quality control and training your staff in the most efficient manner from experts practicing in the field of sterile compounding. This course package offers current BCSCP specialists an opportunity to earn 7 hours of board recertification and ACPE credit. These sessions will be held live on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at APhA's annual meeting in Los Angeles, California. The sessions will be available for BPS credit until May 25, 2026.

APhA SCDI® for Community-based Pharmacy Residency Education and Training

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026 8:00am-5:00pm PST
Where: Los Angeles, CA
$349 members / $449 nonmembers

This is being held in conjunction with APhA's Annual Meeting, however, registration for annual meeting is not required to register for this program.

APhA Systematic Curriculum Design and Implementation (SCDI®) is the only pharmacy residency training and education program created to specifically assist new and existing Community-based Pharmacy Residency Programs with the systematic design, development, and implementation of community-based, longitudinal structured pharmacy residency programs. APhA SCDI® participants will learn and apply established principles, structure, and methods from educational curriculum design and educational theory to create new or enhance existing residency programs.

The education and training program is designed for CPRP Directors, Coordinators, Preceptors, and other individuals involved in PGY1 community-based residency program administration and coordination. APhA SCDI® is ACPE-accredited and is comprised of a 2.75-hour home-study and an 8-hour live seminar for a total of 10.75-hours of CPE credit for pharmacists.

APhA Meeting the Requirements: Quality Improvement

When: Friday, March 27, 2026 8:00- 10:00 AM PST
Where: Los Angeles, CA
$279 members / $379 nonmembers

This is being held in conjunction with APhA's Annual Meeting, however, registration for annual meeting is not required to register for this program.

This program is only offered in-person in Los Angeles. There is NOT a virtual option to attend.

APhA Meeting the Requirements (MTR): Quality Improvement is a pharmacy residency education and training program created to assist programs with learning, practicing, and applying skills for quality improvement of your residency program. Participants engage in an interactive experience that guides you through the review, analysis, evaluation, and quality improvement of your program structure and materials, including learning experience descriptions, resident development plans, and formative and summative evaluations. Join this can’t miss series to meet with experts in small group sessions for targeted input on your program with easy-to-use checklists and thoughtful strategies to achieve accreditation standards.

The training program is designed for pharmacy residency directors, coordinators, preceptors, and other individuals involved in an existing pharmacy residency program administration and coordination. It is expected that participants have baseline knowledge of pharmacy residency program administration and facilitation. APhA MTR is ACPE-accredited and is comprised of a 2-hour home-study and a 2-hour live seminar for a total of 4 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists.

The Community Health Worker Certificate Training is a 27.5-hour structured program aimed at equipping participants with a comprehensive skill set to effectively address the diverse health needs within their communities.

The 7-hour live portion of this training covers outreach strategies; overview of common chronic diseases; practical sessions obtaining medical history, role plays, vital signs measurement, and insulin administration; and motivational interviewing and relationship building skills.

Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center
Cost: $599
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