Continuing Education, Pharmacy Compounding Training, and Conferences
The American College of Apothecaries is your source for accredited continuing education, pharmaceutical compounding training, and professional development conferences for pharmacists, technicians, marketers, and students. All sessions carrying the ACPE program number are approved for continuing education credit. The American College of Apothecaries is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Membership is not required for enrollment; ACA Fellows and Members receive discounts on educational opportunities. For more information on joining the ACA, click here.
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Continuing Education, Pharmacy Compounding Training, and Conferences
The American College of Apothecaries is your source for accredited continuing education, pharmaceutical compounding training, and professional development conferences for pharmacists, technicians, marketers, and students. All sessions carrying the ACPE program number are approved for continuing education credit. The American College of Apothecaries is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Membership is not required for enrollment; ACA Fellows and Members receive discounts on educational opportunities. For more information on joining the ACA, click here.
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Explore More Educational Opportunities from the American College of Apothecaries:
The ACA New Member Bundle offers accredited continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, totaling 3.0 hours (0.3 CEUs). This bundle includes three informative webinars.
The first webinar, Opportunities in Wellness: Integrating Advanced Point of Sale Functional Testing in Community Pharmacy, by Hillary Howell, PharmD, CCN, FACA, covers various types of functional testing and relevant regulations. Participants will learn when to use these tests, what training is needed, and the benefits and challenges for both patients and practices.
The second webinar, Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician’s Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery, by Adam Hill, MD, explores important issues within the medical field. It covers factors affecting mental health, barriers to treatment, self-care strategies, and the impact of stigma and stereotyping.
The third webinar, Implementing Personalized Nutrition into Pharmacy Practice, by Lara Zakaria, PharmD, MS, CNS, CDN, IFMCP, focuses on how nutrition can help manage cardiometabolic diseases. Attendees will learn how to assess nutritional status, implement nutritional interventions, and monitor their effects through real-life case studies.
Shortly after joining ACA, new members will receive a “Welcome Email” containing a code for complimentary access to the ACA New Member Bundle. Current members and non-members can also purchase the bundle at https://www.lecturepanda.com/a/NewMember
Earn 1.0 hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit when you purchase the webinar, Legal Insights into Peptide & Semaglutide Compounding: Navigating FDA, State Boards, and Telemedicine.
As peptide and semaglutide compounding continues to evolve, pharmacy professionals face new legal challenges and opportunities. This session will explain the latest updates and regulations in this area. Our expert speakers will discuss important topics like the FDA’s stance on peptide compounding, recent changes from state Boards of Pharmacy, and legal issues with brand manufacturers.
The webinar will also explore the growing role of telemedicine and how it affects compounding, with tips on handling bulk chemical ingredients. Register now to stay updated, ensure compliance, and improve your practice while better supporting your patients.
Earn up to 1.5 hours (0.15 CEUs) of continuing education by purchasing the webinar Neurology and Opportunities for Compounding, originally presented at the ACA | ACVP | PPHI Annual Conference & Expo.
This session aims to help pharmacists and pharmacy technicians understand the important role of compounding in neurology. By the end, participants will learn about the neurologist’s role in treating different diseases and how to offer personalized treatments that aren’t available commercially. The session will also cover specific conditions like Parkinson’s Disease, the use of low-dose naltrexone, and effective pain management strategies.
Earn 1.0 hour (0.1 CEUs) of accredited CE with the on-demand webinar, Conquer Your Personal Coliseum by Developing Your Inner Gladiator, created for pharmacy professionals. In healthcare, personal growth is just as important as clinical and business skills. This webinar helps pharmacists and pharmacy technicians build resilience, set meaningful goals, and grow both personally and professionally.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to overcome common challenges to personal growth
- Simple strategies for setting and achieving goals
- Tools to create a personal growth plan
By the end, you’ll feel more confident as a leader, team member, and patient care provider. Watch now and start building your “inner gladiator”!
Watch our on-demand webinar, DSCSA: 13-Year Implementation & 2024 Update and earn 1.0 hour (0.1 CEUs) of accredited continuing education designed for pharmacy professionals. Learn about the DSCSA’s 13-year implementation journey and get the latest updates for 2024 and beyond in this 1-hour accredited CE webinar (0.1 CEUs) for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
This session covers key DSCSA requirements for transaction information and statements, steps to implement package-level electronic traceability, compliance strategies for audits and regulatory requests, and best practices for handling suspect products. With the FDA enforcement deadline set for November 27, 2026, it’s crucial to start preparing now.
Our on-demand webinar, Understanding Adrenal Fatigue offers 1.0 hour (0.1 CEUs) of accredited continuing education specifically tailored for pharmacy professionals. This session highlights the crucial role pharmacists play in recognizing and managing adrenal health. Adrenal fatigue is often overlooked and can range from normal function to serious conditions like Addison’s disease. Many patients fall in between, with symptoms that are easy to miss.
The webinar will cover key signs of adrenal insufficiency and explain the roles of hormones like adrenaline, hydrocortisone, and progesterone. You’ll learn to identify subtle signs of adrenal dysfunction and gain practical tools for effective management. With this knowledge, you can better support your patients and improve their long-term health outcomes.
The ACA webinar, Opportunities in Wellness: Integrating Advanced Point of Sale Functional Testing in Community Pharmacy, offers 1.0 hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Functional testing focuses on evaluating how the body functions at a biological level, rather than just identifying disease markers. Community pharmacies are in a great position to offer these tests, helping patients better understand their health and enabling personalized nutritional and lifestyle recommendations.
This presentation will cover types of Advanced Point-of-Sale Functional Testing, including stool, breath, saliva, dried urine, and food intolerance tests. It will also provide evidence-based examples and practical tips for adding these tests to your pharmacy practice.
By offering Advanced Functional Testing, pharmacies can expand their services, improve patient care, and increase revenue—all without needing a CLIA waiver.
Earn 1.0 hour (0.1 CEUs) of accredited continuing education with our on-demand webinar, The Role of Dysbiosis in Women’s Health.
This session focuses on key health challenges affecting women, including hypothyroidism (impacting 28 million), menopause (with 1.3 million women entering it each year), and adrenal exhaustion (affecting about two-thirds of the population).
By joining this webinar, you’ll learn to recognize the overlapping symptoms of these conditions and understand the biological pathways involved. Gain insight into drug-induced nutrient depletions, recommend effective supplements, and identify foods to avoid. You’ll also learn to create dietary plans and suggest lifestyle changes to improve overall health and well-being.
Take advantage of our special offer for a comprehensive Home Study Series titled The Micronutrients: Survey of 13 Vitamins, Deficiencies, Supplements, and Interactions, which is worth 16.0 hours (1.6 CEUs) of continuing education credit.
Pharmacists are often asked for advice on nutritional supplements, but many didn’t receive detailed training on vitamins and minerals during school. Even those who did may not be familiar with the latest research on how nutrient deficiencies or excesses impact health or how these nutrients can interact with medications.
If you’re passionate about nutrition and wellness, it’s important to provide personalized advice on choosing supplements. This includes considering factors like age, gender, health history, symptoms, and medication use to support overall well-being.
Our Home Study Series will give you the knowledge to confidently guide patients in making the best nutritional choices, improving their health outcomes. Don’t miss this chance to expand your expertise in this essential area of pharmacy practice!
Completing the Nutritional Pharmacy Bundle awards 3.5 CE hours (0.35 CEUs) and covers a wide range of topics related to nutrition and dietary supplements, from basic principles to advanced applications. This bundle enhances understanding of how nutrition impacts health outcomes and complements pharmacy practice.
The bundle features three webinars. The first, “Vitamins Fact or Fiction: Functionally Using Nutrients to Impact Positive Patient Outcomes,” presented by Jeff Robins, RPh, FACA, offers 1.5 CE hours. This webinar explores risks tied to the standard American diet (SAD) and drug-induced nutrient deficiencies. Learn how to choose effective nutritional products for various health issues, improving patient care while supporting a sustainable profit model.
The second webinar, “The Role of Dysbiosis in Women’s Health,” led by Suzanne Keyes, PharmD, FACA, IFMCP, provides 1 CE hour. This session focuses on women’s health challenges like hypothyroidism, menopause, and adrenal exhaustion. Discover how to identify overlapping symptoms, understand biological pathways, and recommend supplements and lifestyle changes to improve women’s health.
Lastly, “Implementing Personalized Nutrition into Pharmacy Practice,” presented by Lara Zakaria, PharmD, MS, CNS, IFMCP, offers 1 CE hour. This workshop-style webinar highlights nutrition as a key intervention for chronic diseases. Gain simple, actionable tools to become a trusted expert in personalized nutritional support within your community.
Earn up to 2.0 hours (0.2 CEUs) of continuing education focused on mental health by purchasing the Mental Health for the Pharmacy Workforce Bundle, originally presented at the ACA | ACVP | PPHI Annual Conference & Expo. This bundle includes two valuable webinars designed to support well-being and resilience in the pharmacy profession.
The first webinar, “Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician’s Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery,” presented by Adam Hill, MD, offers 1 CE credit. This webinar explores the challenges medical professionals face. Learn about the factors contributing to stress and burnout, barriers to mental health care, the impact of stigma, and strategies for self-care and advocacy.
The second webinar, “Burnout, Patient Safety, and the Road to Resiliency,” led by Kristin Jones, PharmD, also provides 1 CE credit. This session helps you identify burnout, understand its effect on patient safety, and develop practical tools to reduce stress and build resilience through self-care practices.