Bridge the gap between MPJE preparation and real-world pharmacy practice by correcting common legal misconceptions and clarifying what the law actually requires versus what it permits.· Empower pharmacists and preceptors to apply sound professional judgment in areas where law is silent, ambiguous, or evolving — especially regarding red flags, documentation, and patient care decisions.· Clarify the distinction between legal requirements, board expectations, and workplace policies so pharmacists can practice confidently and compliantly.
Date: Aug 19, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Fee
$0.00
CE Hours
1.00
CE Units
0.100
Registration closes on Oct 18, 2025 11:55 PM
Activity Type
- Application
Target Audience(s)
- Pharmacists
Accreditation(s)
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education with Commendation.
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Requirements for CE Credit
In order to receive CE credit, attend the live program and complete the online evaluation.
Registration closes on Oct 18, 2025
at 11:55 PM
Registration closes on Oct 18, 2025
at 11:55 PM
Registration Closed
Registration Closed
Objectives
- Distinguish between legal requirements and professional judgment in pharmacy law.
- Identify common myths or misconceptions about Texas and federal law.
- Apply real-world legal reasoning to gray areas in practice not covered on exams.
- Enhance student or colleague mentoring by clarifying unwritten norms vs. regulatory requirements.
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Debra Notturno-Strong, DHS, MS, MSA, MSPharm, RPH
Brief Bio : Debra Notturno-Strong is an Associate Professor in the Pharmacy Practice Management Division of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Abilene Campus. Prior to joining the School of Pharmacy, Professor Notturno-Strong served for 23 years in the United States Air Force attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and culminated her career as the Commander, 7th Medical Support Squadron and Deputy Medical Group Commander at Dyess AFB, Texas. During her career she served in a variety of pharmacy leadership positions to include the Director of Pharmacy Operations at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX with responsibility for 11 unique and geographically separated pharmacies. Professor Notturno-Strong has a practice site for 3rd and 4th year students at the Dyess AFB pharmacy where she focuses on patient safety, pharmacy benefit management and pharmacy informatics. Her courses include Leadership and Ethics, Pharmacy Law, Pharmaceutical Care Systems and Pharmacy Operations. Her passion is medication safety and leadership. Professor Notturno-Strong attained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, a Master’s Degree in Business from Central Michigan University, a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy Administration and a Master’s Degree in Health Policy from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (aka Philadelphia College of Pharmacy). She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Leadership Studies from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. Disclosure : The presenter has no relevant conflict of interest related to this presentation. The speaker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose with regard to this presentation. |
Activity Number
0096-0000-25-026-L03-P
Date:
08/19/25
Time:
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
CE Hours
1.00
Registration Closed
