Upcoming events

    • Thursday, April 24, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Walgreens 1941 Southern BLVD, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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    1 hr. in Person Training & 3 hr. Home-Study

    "TB Skin Testing (TST) New Mexico Prescriptive Authority"

    ONLINE TRAINING REQUIRED PRIOR TO ATTENDING IN PERSON!

     3 HRS. HOME-STUDY MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO 1-hour In-Person TrainingParticipants will perform a TB test, and the instructor will assess competency.

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    “TB Skin Testing (TST) New Mexico Prescriptive Authority” Home 

    ACPE #0104-0000-24-003-H01-P  3 contact hrs. / 0.3 CEUs

    MOODLE HOMESTUDY


    Upon completion of this application-based program, participants will be able to: 

    1) Analyze the cause, transmission and pathogenesis of tuberculosis, specifically latent tuberculosis infection and its progression to tuberculosis disease;

    2) Discuss significant recent trends in the epidemiology of tuberculosis and identify populations in the United States and New Mexico at high-risk of latent tuberculosis infection and progression to tuberculosis disease;

    3) Discuss the limitations inherent in the Mantoux tuberculin skin test, how those limitations might affect tuberculin skin testing in the pharmacy setting and current alternatives to the Mantoux tuberculin skin test;

    4) Compare the components of a targeted tuberculin skin test health history/risk assessment and their significance in interpreting tuberculin skin test reactions; 

    5) Demonstrate the correct technique for administering the Mantoux tuberculin skin test;

    6) When presented with Mantoux tuberculin skin test reactions and accompanying health histories, participant will be able to demonstrate the correct technique for reading/interpreting these reactions and documenting the results and

    7) Identify patients who would benefit from referral for further medical evaluation and describe the appropriate referral process.

     TB_SkinTestingResultForm.pdf
     Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing of TB Testing.pdf
     TB_SkinTestingForm.pdf
     TB_ConsentForm.pdf

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    “Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority for Tuberculosis Testing - Live Case Discussion and Administration Practice” 

    ACPE #0104-0000-24-004-L01-P • 1 contact hr. / 0.1 CEU

    Presenter: 

    Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD, Associate Professor, Community Pharmacy, Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, Director of Community Outreach, UNM College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM


    Upon completion of this application-based program, participants will be able to:

    1) Review the Board of Pharmacy laws and written protocol for Pharmacist Prescribed Tb testing;

    2) Identify the education, training, and steps required to properly perform Pharmacist Prescribed Tb testing;

    3) Assist pharmacists in providing safe and effective tuberculin testing in New Mexico and

    4) Practice Tb testing and case based discussion to determine negative and positive Tb tests.

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    To receive CPE + New Mexico Prescriptive Authority you must:

    1. Provide full payment of training

    2. Review all content

    3. Passing grade of 80% on the post quiz in the home-study portion

    4.Complete program evaluation in Home-Study + live portion

    Participants are required to turn in a completed program evaluation forms to receive the designated CEUs.  Your CPE credits will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on the program evaluation forms. Full NM TB prescriptive authority will not be acknowledged until the full 3 hour training plus the 1 hour live session is complete, a passing quiz grade and full payment has been received.

    Reminder: Membership Dues are non-refundable.

    Event Tickets are final sale —please ensure your availability before purchasing.

    Rescheduling Policy:

    You may reschedule at least one week prior to the event at no additional cost.

    Within one week of the event, a rescheduling fee will apply.

    If we are unable to sell enough tickets, we may need to reschedule the event.

    No-call, no-shows cannot be rescheduled and must re-register for a future session.

    Thank you

    The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the

    Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This application-based program provides 3.0 contact hours (0.3CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education home-study credit and is designed for pharmacists. The additional application-based live program offers 1.0 contact hrs. (0.1CEUs) CPE credit. Participants must have a passing grade of 80% on the home-study quiz and are required to turn in a completed program evaluation form to receive the designated CEUs.Your CPE credits will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 60 days based on the information provided on the program evaluation form.

    ONLINE MOODLE LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS
    • Thursday, May 08, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Google Meets
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    Virtual Meeting:  9:00am - 5:00pm (MST)

    Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines - The New Mexico Program

    (Virtual Webinar) Certificate Program

    Presenter: 

    Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD, Associate Professor, Community Pharmacy, Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, Director of Community Outreach, UNM College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM

    ACPE UAN #0104-0000-23-032-B06-P  12 contact hrs. / 1.2 CEUs / CPN #0104-23-002-CP

    (includes home-study UAN #0104-0000-23-031-H06-P)

    Initial Release Date:  10/23/23 / Expiration Date:  10/23/2026

    Part 1: Home study component of 4 hours

    Review the CDC Pink Book and the current immunization tables (Updated link for the 2015 CDC Pink Book is: 

    http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/index.html

    The home-study exam is also

    required for participants to provide prior to the class. https://forms.gle/RrXYpzRyXu6r9ZJZ8

    Part 2: Classroom component of 8 hours You must complete the home study component prior to the classroom component.

    Google Meet Link: 

    New Mexico-specific 2-hour law portion @ 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

    This training program will meet the requirements for a Certificate from the New Mexico Pharmacists Association for Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority. This is the approved training program required by regulations approved by the Board of Medicine, the Board of Nursing and the Board of Pharmacy.

    Training requirement:

    The home-study exam is linked below in the Handouts area along with the course materials. We will no longer print out handout materials.

    Purpose: This Certificate-based program will provide education and training to assist pharmacists in implementing a successful immunization practice including pharmacist prescribing of vaccinations.

    Objectives:  Following completion of this program, participants will be able to: 

    1)  Apply Clinical information – a)  Mechanisms of action, b)  Standards for prescribing, c)  Indications and Contraindications, d)  Patient Evaluation, Assessment and Counseling, e)  Vaccination for adolescents through adulthood, f)  Recommendations and schedules for childhood and adult vaccines, g)  Summary of Rules for vaccines, and h)  After the shots;

    2)  Analyze Vaccine Information Statements – a) Legal Requirements and b) Detailed review of all vaccines;

    3)  Compare ACIP Recommendations;

    4)  Apply Practice Management – a) Storage Handling, b) Screening, c) Needle Tips and d) Immunization Facts;

    5)  Prepare Record Requirements – a) Record Card, b) DOH and Primary Care Provider, c) VAERS form, d) Release Forms, e) Insurance, f) Pharmaceutical Care Services and g) HCFA;

    6)  Define Appropriate use and compliance with the Prescribing Vaccine protocol as approved by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and the New Mexico Board of Nursing;

    7)  Evaluate Resources – a) Order Forms, b) Educational Materials, c) Multi-Lingual Products and d) Manufacturer Information.

    Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines - The New Mexico Program

    Immunization Program - Updated January 2024

    1. Child (0-18 years) - Combined-schedule - pdf UPDATED JANUARY 2024
    2. Summary of Recommendations - Child-Teen - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
    3. Child - Screening questions  pdf UPDATED DECEMBER 2023
    4. Child - Medical management of Reactions  pdf UPDATED APRIL 2023
    5. Child - Record  pdf CURRENT as of APRIL 2022
    6. Adult - Combined-schedule pdf UPDATED JANUARY 2024
    7. Summary of Recommendations - Adult - pdf UPDATED JUNE 2022
    8. Adult – Screening questions – pdf UPDATED NOVEMBER 2022
    9. Adult - Medical management of reactions – pdf CURRENT as of JULY 2018
    10. Adult - Record – pdf CURRENT as of SEPTEMBER 2023
    11. Adult - Consent Form - pdf CURRENT as of AUGUST 2023
    12. Guide to contraindications – pdf UPDATED JULY 2022
    13. Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration  pdf UPDATED JULY 2023
    14. Administering vaccine - Adults – pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2023
    15. Administering vaccines – pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2023
    16. How to administer IM/SQ – pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2023
    17. Administer nasal, oral - pdf CURRENT as of MARCH 2021
    18. Injection Technique Assessment Form v2015 – pdf CURRENT as of JANUARY 2024
    19. After the shots – pdf UPDATED MARCH 2023
    20. Vaccine storage – pdf UPDATED AUGUST 2021
    21. VIS dates – pdf UPDATED DECEMBER 2023
    22. Immunization facts – PowerPoint
    23. nutsandbolts2023.ppt– PowerPoint
    24. Community Clinic check list (supplies) – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020
    25. Kevin Bersell NMSIIS presentation 2013 - pdf
    26. Preventabe DX 2023.pptx– PowerPoint
    27. Hep A and B – pdf UPDATED MAY 2022
    28. Meningococcal Vaccine Timing
    29. Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations pdf UPDATED APRIL 2023
    30. Meningococcal Vaccines (A, C, Y, W-135) - pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2021
    31. Interchangeability of HEPLISAV-B – pdf UPDATED FEBRUARY 2020 Interchangeability_03_FINAL_2018-09-05 MRB appvd for IRMS.pdf
    32. Pneumococcal Timing - pdf UPDATED OCTOBER 2020
    33. Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing of vaccines - doc
    34. Reg 26 – Prescriptive Authority – pdf
    35. IZregupdated2015.pdf
    36.  IZregPharmTech.pdf
    37. Home Study Exam - pdf 

     You must demonstrate current LIVE CPR certification before the Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority Certificate is issued. You MUST COMPLETE the combined 12 contact hours (1.2 CEU’s). No partial credit will be given. You must score a passing grade on the program exams. 

    The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This Certificate-based program provides 12.0 contact hours (1.2CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credits and is designed for pharmacists.  

    The ACPE Universal Activity Number that has been assigned for this Certificate-based program consisting of the 12.0/1.2 CEUs Live offering is #0104-0000-23-032-B06-P / CPN#0104-23-002-CP & the UAN assigned for the 4./0.4 CEUs Application-based Home-Study offering is #0104-0000-23-031-H06-P. 

    The ACPE UAN for the 8.0/0.8CEUs ‘Train the Trainer’ program is #0104-0000-21-003-L06-P and for the 2.0/0.2 CEU’s ‘Childhood Immunizations & Pharmacist Prescribing Law’ is #0104-0000-23-001-L06-P. 

    Your CPE credits will be submitted into the CPE Monitor Database within 30 days based on the successful completion of the home-study & live post exams, proof of live CPR submitted and the information provided on the program evaluation forms. 
    • Friday, June 20, 2025
    • Sunday, June 22, 2025
    • Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel
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    Get ready to soar with us this summer as we bring together pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy professionals from across the state for three days of connection, learning, and celebration!

    What's New This Year?

    Friday CE Sessions: For the first time ever, we’re taking off early with Friday education sessions to jumpstart your professional journey!

    ⛳ Golf Outing: Cruise into the weekend with our favorite tradition—an exciting Friday afternoon golf outing in partnership with the UNM College of Pharmacy!

    Friday Night Welcome Party: Kick off your convention experience with a fun and friendly welcome bash!

    PAC Reception: Support pharmacy advocacy while connecting with colleagues in a relaxed setting.

    Dynamic Learning Formats: Beyond traditional lectures, engage in fireside chats, interactive panels, and plenty of networking designed to keep you flying high!

    Special Discounted Tickets: Invite a RPh that has not attend an in person NMPhA meeting in the last 5 years and you'll both save $100 off the full event ticket!


    Draft Agenda Highlights: (subject to change)

    Propelling Pharmacy Forward: Billing for Pharmacist Services

    Preventing Turbulence: Measles Update & Immunization Insights

    Emergency Landing Preparedness: Second Victim Syndrome—Recognizing & Healing

    Launching Technician Careers: Advancing Technician Roles in Modern Pharmacy

    Cleared for Takeoff: Test-to-Treat UTI Protocol

    On the Radar: OTC Refresher & Emerging Products

    Navigating New Routes: Changes to Pregnancy Categories & Medication Safety

    Flight Plan to Advocacy: How a Pharmacy Bill Becomes Law

    And many more hot topics to help your practice take flight!


    Hotel Information:

    Secure your spot in our hotel block at the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel. The Sheraton has gone through a full renovation in the past two years and we look forward to enjoying the beautiful updates!

    Book by June 3rd 2025 for group rate!


    Don’t Miss Out — Early Bird Pricing Ends

    MAY 15th!

    Take advantage of discounted rates before they fly away!

    EARLY BIRD TICKETS

    Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities:

    Are you looking to network and introduce your products to pharmacists from around New Mexico? The NMPhA Annual Convention offers a fantastic exhibit hall experience during Saturday’s programming, giving you prime access to pharmacy professionals across the state!

    There are also several sponsorship opportunities available to elevate your visibility and enjoy more one-on-one time with our attendees.

    LINK


    Slots are limited, REGISTER NOW!




    Stay tuned for the full agenda and registration details.

    Let’s build the future of pharmacy together!

    ☀️ No refunds, but no worries!

    If you register under the wrong ticket, just let us know and we’ll get you switched and ready for CE credit!


    Questions? Contact us at hello@nmpharmacy.org

    • Saturday, June 21, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • ALVARADO ROOM - Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel
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