Essential THC EDU for Pharmacy Professionals: ACPE Accredited Pharmacy THC Certificate Program

ACPE requires that all pharmacy continuing education (CPE) credits must be processed and claimed no later than 60 days from the date of the live activity or completion of an on-demand activity.

The HWPA PatientCare for THC Consultation course is an ACPE Accredited Pharmacy THC Certificate Program designed to provide pharmacy professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary for THC consultation in a patient care setting. This program delves into the science, regulation, and patient communication strategies essential for incorporating THC consultation into pharmacy practice.

Target audience: Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other pharmacy professionals involved in patient care and consultation.
Type of activity: Self-Paced Online Certificate Program

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to: • Analyze the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of THC and related cannabinoids. • Implement guidelines and best practices for THC consultation in a pharmacy setting. • Evaluate patient-specific factors that influence the use of THC, including drug interactions and contraindications. • Demonstrate effective patient counseling techniques for the use of THC products.

HWPA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 12.0 contact hours (12 CPE) under the ACPE universal activity number [Placeholder Number]. The activity is available for CPE credit through [Placeholder Expiration Date].

To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the certificate course in its entirety and complete the posttest evaluation with a score of 75% or better. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CPE credit will not be issued after this date. Anonymous peer reviewers were used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewers have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

CPE activities are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of professional advice or referral. Discussions concerning THC, dosages, and procedures may reflect the clinical experience of the author(s) or they may be derived from the professional literature or other sources and may suggest uses that are investigational in nature and not approved labeling or indications. Participants are encouraged to refer to primary references or full prescribing information resources.

Pharmacists or pharmacy technicians with questions regarding their NABP e-Profile ID or CPE Monitor (e.g., NABP e-Profile creation and maintenance; reporting process to boards of pharmacy) should refer to the FAQ section on the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy website or contact NABP Customer Service.

NABP Customer Service
[email protected]
Tel: (847) 391-4406
Fax: (847) 391-4502
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time

• For Live Conferences: The participant must complete the online session evaluation form within two weeks after the date of the live activity. • For Live HWPA Regional Education Meetings: The participant must complete the online session evaluation form within two weeks after the date of the live activity. • For Live HWPA PatientCare Webinars: The participant must complete the online session evaluation form within one week after the date of the live activity. • For Self-paced HWPA PatientCare Webinars: The participant must submit the post-activity online session evaluation prior to the expiration date of the activity. • For Self-paced HWPA PatientCare Certificate Program: The participant must submit the post-activity online session evaluation prior to the expiration date of the activity. Paper statements of credit will no longer be issued. All credit awarded by ACPE-accredited providers to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must be via CPE Monitor. If participants would like a paper statement of credit, they may print an individual statement of credit or a transcript from their CPE Monitor/NABP e-profile at www.mycpemonitor.net or www.nabp.net. All continuing pharmacy education credits awarded by HWPA will be uploaded within 30 days of the completion of the activity. Please monitor your NABP e-Profile account for accuracy. If you do not see CPE activity displayed for a session that you attended and it has been more than 30 days since you submitted the CPE to the provider, please contact your CPE provider. If you have any questions or identify an inaccuracy, please email [email protected] or call the HWPA office at [Placeholder Phone Number].

CPE Monitor is a national, collaborative effort by NABP and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide an electronic system for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to track their completed continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credits. It will also offer state boards of pharmacy the opportunity to electronically authenticate the CPE units completed by their licensees, rather than requiring pharmacists and technicians to submit their proof of completion statements upon request or for random audits. This initiative will streamline processes for pharmacy practitioners to ensure they are maintaining professional competency requirements. CPE Monitor is expected to save pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, state boards of pharmacy, and CPE providers time and money.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will receive a unique ID after setting up their e-Profile with NABP. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are now required to provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth to the provider when they register for CPE or submit a request for credit. The system will then direct electronic data from ACPE-accredited providers to ACPE and then to NABP, ensuring that CPE credit is officially verified by the providers. Once information is received by NABP, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to log in to access information about their completed CPE activities.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are asked to obtain their NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEMonitor.net. To accomplish this, complete and accurate information must be provided. Any errors may result in unrecorded or mis-recorded CPE credit.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are now required to submit their NABP e-Profile ID and birth date to receive credit for any ACPE-accredited CPE session. It is the responsibility of the CPE attendee to provide their correct NABP e-Profile ID and birth date. If incorrect information is provided, the record will be rejected by CPE Monitor and the CPE credit will not be awarded.

If you are in need of an e-Profile and e-Profile ID to participate in Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-accredited continuing pharmacy education (CPE) because you do not have a United States Social Security number and are unable to obtain one from the Social Security Administration, please contact NABP Customer Service for further assistance as special handling is necessary. NABP Customer Service can be reached at (847) 391-4406, Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central, or via email at [email protected]. Please verify with your international board if they will accept ACPE CPE credit before you register for a program.

CPE Monitor will provide a secure, central system that maintains and tracks all continuing education credit from ACPE-accredited providers and allows you to monitor your progress and maintain records. Your NABP e-Profile will serve as the home for your ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education credit, allowing you to easily monitor and maintain your license/registration. Note: The 60-day deadline is to allow sufficient time to correct incomplete or incorrect information and is not a grace period.