Workplace Skills

ACA HOME STUDY: Dermatological Compounding

2025-04-16T08:59:57-05:00April 16th, 2025|Categories: compounding, Continuing Education, Dermatology, Home Study, USP 800, Workplace Skills|Tags: , , , , , |

Our Dermatological Compounding Home Study is an accredited 5-hour knowledge-based program designed specifically for compounding pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. This self-paced learning program provides a thorough overview of the formulation and preparation of creams, emulsions, ointments, pastes, gels, PLOs, solutions, lotions, powders, and both semi-solid and commercially available bases.

Participants will also review important compendial standards, including microbial content, minimum fill, quality control, preparation and labeling, patient counseling, and guidelines for establishing and extending beyond-use dates.

Course Highlights Include:

Introduction to Compounding

  • History of pharmaceutical compounding
  • USP chapters and drug monographs
  • Best practices and evolving trends in the U.S.

Dermatological Disease States Covered:

  • Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema): Clinical features, treatment options, and custom formulations
  • Psoriasis & Cutaneous Infections: Includes dermatophytosis, candidiasis, and warts
  • Acne Vulgaris & Rosacea: Differentiation, treatment overviews, and compoundable therapies

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge or expand your skill set in dermatological compounding, this home study offers a well-rounded, practical approach. Enroll now and learn at your own pace! Registration is below.


The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge-based program for 5 contact hours (0.5 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

ACA WEBINAR: Conquer Your Personal Coliseum by Developing Your Inner Gladiator

2025-02-25T09:01:49-06:00January 20th, 2025|Categories: Continuing Education, Leadership Training, On-Demand Webinars, Personal Development, Professional Growth, Workplace Skills|Tags: , , , , , |

Missed It Live? “Conquer Your Personal Coliseum by Developing Your Inner Gladiator” is now On-Demand!

This 1-hour on-demand session is now available, offering you practical strategies to conquer your own “personal coliseum. By attending this session, participants will be able to gain tools to overcome common barriers to personal development, receive goal-framing techniques that increase the likelihood of success, and develop a personalized action plan for your growth journey. Personal development often takes a backseat to clinical and business skills. But long-term success and leadership require more than technical expertise—it’s about developing the resilience and mindset of an inner gladiator.

Designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, this session is packed with literature-supported methods to better personal development, build leadership skills, and improve patient care.

Take charge of your growth and become the leader your team and patients need!

Speaker:

Dr. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA, FACA, FACVP, the pharmacy gladiator, is a pharmacy doctor, entrepreneur, president, and CEO at Phipps Pharmacy. Phipps Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy who provides pharmacy doctor provided patient care including traditional dispensing, compounding services, long-term care pharmacy services, and tailor-made prescription compounding to patients in middle and west Tennessee. Dr. Jay is also the President and CEO of PhippsCare that focuses on Pharmacy Doctor provided healthcare and Health Insurance Solutions which specializes in medical and pharmacy insurance plans for seniors.

Dr. Jay received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center where he also completed a residency in Drug Information and Pharmacotherapy. He also received an MBA in Strategy and Leadership from Indiana University – Kelley School of Business. Dr. Jay claimed the #2 spot in the 2023 Top 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy and has also been recognized by Union University as the Preceptor of the Year. Phipps Pharmacy was the recipient of the 2024 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Advocacy Champion and was recognized as the 2022 NCPA Innovation Center Excellence Award for Best Community Engagement.


The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge-based program for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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