Upcoming events

    • Friday, February 28, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Walgreens 1941 Southern BLVD, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
    Register


    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.

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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

    28 February 2025 • 11AM - NOON

    Walgreens 1941 Southern BLVD, Rio Rancho, NM 87124


    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.

    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
    • Friday, March 07, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Google Meets
    Register

    Friday, March 7th, 2025

    Virtual Meeting:  9:00am - 5:00pm (MST)

    Pharmacists Prescribing Vaccines - The New Mexico Program

    (Virtual Meeting) 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

    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.

    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 (linked below) is also required for participants to provide prior to the class.

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

    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. 
    • Wednesday, March 12, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • www.nmpharmacy.org
    Register


    Upon completion of this application-based program, participants will be able to:  1)  Explain the need for Pharmacist Prescribed Contraceptives in New Mexico; 2)  Define what family planning means, the role of family planning programs, and cost savings by family planning programs for families and communities; 3)  Introduce the US MEC Summary Chart and its use and review its history; 4)  Present and review the documents/protocol created for New Mexico Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority for contraception; 5)  Identify available contraceptive methods and mechanism of action/effectiveness of available contraceptives; 6)  Define common side effects of HC and how to manage those side effects appropriately; 7)  Describe important features of effective communication with patients and proper patient communication techniques to be used in the pharmacy for successful outcomes; 8)  Review how to help the patient choose the best method based on a focused health history and individual needs, the significance of informed consent and the proper consenting process, and confidentiality needs of the patient and 9)  Describe a workflow process in pharmacy practice to furnish patients with self-administered contraceptives.

     “New Mexico Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority for Contraception Live Requirement”  ACPE #0104-0000-24-006-L04-P  2 contact hrs. / 0.2 CEUs

    Upon completion of this knowledge-based program, participants will be able to: 1)  Provide a brief review of key facts concerning hormonal contraception; 2)  Review sample patient cases; 3)  Offer the opportunity to ask questions and clarify issues in providing hormonal contraceptive care; 4)  Identify the best resources for building clinical skills and 5)  Offer pharmacy-specific practice suggestions.

    HANDOUTS

    PROGRAM SLIDES FOR DOWNLOAD

    OCConsent2017.doc (2).docx

    3NM Self-Screening Risk Assessment Questionnaire.docx

    DMPA Injection Techniques Video

    DOWNLOAD USMEC APP AND HAVE AVAILABLE DURING THE TRAINING!

    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 evaluations online plus in live portion

    Participants 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 this form.  Full NM HC prescriptive authority will not be acknowledged until the full 6 hour training is complete, a passing quiz grade and full payment has been received.

    The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the

    Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  This knowledge-based program provides 4.0 contact hours (0.4 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education home-study credit and is designed for pharmacists. The additional knowledge-based live program offers 2.0 contact hrs. (0.2 CEUs) 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. 

    - LIVE ZOOM MEETING (Contact NMPhA for meeting instructions)  ZOOM Meeting link will be forwarded 2-3 days prior to the session.

    MUST BE A CURRENT NMPhA, NMSPH or Walmart CHAIN DRUG COALITION MEMBER prior to registering for course.

    This course consists of 4 hours of home-study and 2 hours of live training.   You must successfully complete the home-study portion prior to getting registered for the live session. 

    Please contact the NMPhA office with any questions at hello@nmpharmacy.org or 505-265-8729.  Once you have successfully registered, NMPhA will forward Moodle log-in instructions within 2-4 days.

    • Thursday, March 13, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • www.nmpharmacy.org
    Register

    This course consists of 3 hours of home-study and 2 hours of live training.

    You must successfully complete the home-study portion prior to attending the live session.

    "NEW MEXICO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IMMUNIZATION HOME STUDY TRAINING COURSE"

    ACPE #0104-0000-24-001-H06-T  3 contact hrs. / 0.3 CEUs

    Initial Release Date:  2/8/24 / Expiration Date:  2/8/27

    Home Study RECORDING - 3 hours


    Slides updated


    (3 HRS. HOME-STUDY MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO 2 HR. LIVE SESSION)

    Pre-Requsites:  Must submit Copy of current PTCB or ExCPT Certification + Letter of Recommendation from supervising Pharmacist.  Proof of Current CPR status will be required prior to issuing an Immunization Certificate.

    FULL PROGRAM INFORMATION

    LIVE TRAINING SESSIONS SCHEDULED VIA ZOOM

    LIVE SLIDES

    Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10am - Noon

    This course consists of 3 hours of home-study and 2 hours of live training. You must successfully complete the home-study portion prior to attending the live session.

    "NEW MEXICO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IMMUNIZATION HOME STUDY TRAINING COURSE"


    Presenters: Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD, Walgreen’s Patient Care Center Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Clinical Assistant Professor, UNM College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM

    Alexandra Herman, PharmD, Assistant Professor - Clinical Educator, University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice & Administrative Sciences, Albuquerque, NM

    Upon completion of this application-based program, the technician will be able to:  1)  Describe proper technique when drawing up and administering immunizations (video); 2)     Recognize vaccines, vaccine required preparations, and their appropriate routes of administration' 3)  Identify proper supplies, needle size, and needle length based on vaccine, patient age/size; 4)  Identify proper documentation, reporting (includes NMSIIS), and vaccine storage requirements; 5)  Describe safety measures to avoid accidental needle stick injuries and 6)  Describe appropriate procedures needed for emergency situations.

    "New Mexico Pharmacy Technician Immunization Live Training Course" 

    ACPE #0104-0000-24-002-L06-T  2 contact hrs. / 0.2 CEUs

    Initial Release Date:  2/8/24 / Expiration Date:  2/8/27

    Presenter: Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy) in the Dept. of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences, UNM College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM

    Upon completion of this application-based program, the technician will be able to:  1)  Identify Clinic/Pharmacy Policies and Procedures  (includes CPR/OSHA/Hep B); 2)  Discuss the Pharmacy Technician Role in New Mexico; 3)  Interpret screening questions, patient responses, and vaccine consent form; 4)  Describe sterile technique, safety needle devices, and other injection techniques; 5)  Describer proper use of sharps, needlestick management, and post vaccine care; 6)  Recognize treatment and management of emergency reactions to vaccines; 7)  Review Immunization Regulations and Emergency Order Regulation for New Mexico and 8)  Discuss FAQs about immunizations and patient cases that the technician may encounter.

    Participants 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 this form.  The Immunization Training Certification will not be acknowledged until the full 5 hour training is complete, a passing quiz grade and full payment has been received.

    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.  Participants must have a passing grade of 70% 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. 

    • Friday, March 28, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Google Meet
    Register

    Tobacco Cessation: Updates and Review (2hrs)

    Live Webinar

    March 28th, 2025 • 10am-Noon (MST)

    [ 2.0 hr. of Live via Google Meet]

    ACPE# 0104-0000-25-014-L01-P
    2.0 Contact Hour or 0.2 CEU
    Initial Release Date:  03/28/25 - Expiration Date:  03/28/28

    At the completion of this activity, Pharmacists will be able to:

    1. Review the effects of tobacco products and nicotine on the human body.

    2. Identify available pharmacotherapeutic and behavioral interventions for assisting people in overcoming nicotine dependency.

    3. Apply behavioral techniques, resources, and tools in supporting patients in nicotine cessation efforts.

    4. Review New Mexico Board of Pharmacy protocol in pharmacy prescribing tobacco cessation.

    Presenter: Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy) in the Dept. of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences, UNM College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM

    $125 - NMPhA or NMSHP members / $175 non-members


    The New Mexico Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  NMPhA will input CPE credits into the CPE Monitor System within 60 days of the program to attendees who have successfully completed a Program Evaluation Form.

    • Friday, May 02, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • www.nmpharmacy.org

    "NEW MEXICO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IMMUNIZATION HOME STUDY TRAINING COURSE"

    ONGOING HOME-STUDY TRAINING (materials NOW available)

    Home Study RECORDING - 3 hours


    Slides updated


    (3 HRS. HOME-STUDY MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO 2 HR. LIVE SESSION)

    Pre-Requsites:  Must submit Copy of current PTCB or ExCPT Certification + Letter of Recommendation from supervising Pharmacist.  Proof of Current CPR status will be required prior to issuing an Immunization Certificate.

    FULL PROGRAM INFORMATION

    LIVE TRAINING SESSIONS SCHEDULED VIA ZOOM

    LIVE SLIDES

    2025 Virtual Meeting TRAINING DATE SCHEDULED!

    May 2nd, 2025, 10am - Noon

    (Separate Registration required - email jweston@nmpharmacy.org with your desired Live session date!) ZOOM MEETING FORMAT!

    This course consists of 3 hours of home-study and 2 hours of live training.   You must successfully complete the home-study portion prior to getting registered for the live session.  Please contact Julie Weston at the NMPhA office with any questions at jweston@nmpharmacy.org or 505-265-8729. 

    "NEW MEXICO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IMMUNIZATION HOME STUDY TRAINING COURSE"

    ACPE #0104-0000-24-001-H06-T  3 contact hrs. / 0.3 CEUs / Initial Release Date:  2/8/24 / Expiration Date:  2/8/27

    Presenters: Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD, Walgreen’s Patient Care Center Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Clinical Assistant Professor, UNM College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM

    Alexandra Herman, PharmD, Assistant Professor - Clinical Educator, University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice & Administrative Sciences, Albuquerque, NM

    Upon completion of this application-based program, the technician will be able to:  1)  Describe proper technique when drawing up and administering immunizations (video); 2)     Recognize vaccines, vaccine required preparations, and their appropriate routes of administration' 3)  Identify proper supplies, needle size, and needle length based on vaccine, patient age/size; 4)  Identify proper documentation, reporting (includes NMSIIS), and vaccine storage requirements; 5)  Describe safety measures to avoid accidental needle stick injuries and 6)  Describe appropriate procedures needed for emergency situations.

    "New Mexico Pharmacy Technician Immunization Live Training Course" 

    ACPE #0104-0000-24-002-L06-T  2 contact hrs. / 0.2 CEUs

    Initial Release Date:  2/8/24 / Expiration Date:  2/8/27

    Presenter: Amy Bachyrycz, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy) in the Dept. of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences, UNM College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, NM

    Upon completion of this application-based program, the technician will be able to:  1)  Identify Clinic/Pharmacy Policies and Procedures  (includes CPR/OSHA/Hep B); 2)  Discuss the Pharmacy Technician Role in New Mexico; 3)  Interpret screening questions, patient responses, and vaccine consent form; 4)  Describe sterile technique, safety needle devices, and other injection techniques; 5)  Describer proper use of sharps, needlestick management, and post vaccine care; 6)  Recognize treatment and management of emergency reactions to vaccines; 7)  Review Immunization Regulations and Emergency Order Regulation for New Mexico and 8)  Discuss FAQs about immunizations and patient cases that the technician may encounter.

    Participants 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 this form.  The Immunization Training Certification will not be acknowledged until the full 5 hour training is complete, a passing quiz grade and full payment has been received.

    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.  Participants must have a passing grade of 70% 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. 

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