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2020 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2020 Via Zoom
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Alberta Pharmacy Technician Conference began in 1990 as a small learning seminar planned by a
hospital pharmacy technician team. Since that time, the event has grown into one of the premier
continuing education and networking events for pharmacy technicians from all practice settings in
Canada.
This year, due to COVID-19 and restrictions on large gatherings, our conference will be held virtually,
via Zoom Webinar. Our theme is “Altered Reality: Transforming Pharmacy Practice in 2020”.
The objectives of the Virtual Conference are to:
1) Support the personal and professional development of pharmacy technicians with a modified
program in an on-line environment.
2) Provide registrants with learning opportunities that inform, motivate and offer tools to transform
themselves and adapt to current changes and challenges in pharmacy practice.
ABOUT ZOOM WEBINAR
Download Zoom to your desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device in advance of the Virtual
Conference weekend. https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting . On September 12th, log in via the
Zoom Webinar link that will be provided after registering for the conference. It is recommended to
log in early to ensure that you are able to connect and access the audio and video before the
presentations begin.
AVAILABLE CEUs
This conference is being assessed by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy
(CCCEP) for continuing education units (CEU) for both Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
Statement of Attendance will be available after the virtual conference upon completion of the session
and overall conference evaluations.
GET CONNECTED
Expand your network for the PTSA 2020 Virtual Conference by connecting to PTSA (@thePTSA) on
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIN, and Twitter. #PTSAVirtualConference2020 #PTSAAdapts
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PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Presenter biographies and session descriptions can be found on pages: 6 - 12.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
0830 - 0845 - Log onto Zoom Webinar and Ensure Connections are Working
0845 – 0900 - Opening Remarks
0900 – 1000 - Leadership Approaches to Transform Pharmacy Practice – Neil
MacKinnon, BSc (Pharm), MSc (Pharm), PhD, FCSHP, FNAP
1000 – 1015 - Break
1015 - 1115 - Burnout – Alexandra Fuller, RPhT
1115 - 1145 - Break
1145 - 1245 - Impact of Connect Care Technologies on Pharmacy Technician
Practice – John Edrick Mella, RPhT and Teresa Hennessey, RPhT
1245 - 1300 - Break
1300 – 1400 - Maximizing the Role of the Pharmacy Technician in Community
Practice – Lindsay Marks, RPhT
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
0830 - 0845 - Log onto Zoom Webinar and Ensure Connections are Working
0845 – 0945 - Townhall: Are We There Yet? – Pharmacy Technicians Under Review –
Morgan Lahl, RPhT
0945 – 1005 - PTSA AGM & Awards Announcements
1005 – 1015 - Break
1015 – 1115 - COVID-19 Behind Bars: Is a Clean Get-Away Possible? – Laura
Miskimins, RPhT
1115 - 1145 - Break
1145 - 1245 - The Journey to NAPRA Sterile Compounding Standard Compliance –
Kirsten Shead, RPhT
1245 - 1300 - Break
1300 - 1400 - D.A.N.C.E. Into the Future with Creativity – Dr. Caroline Brookfield,
DVM
1400 – 1415 - Closing Remarks
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AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our awards will be announced during the PTSA AGM on Sunday, September 13th. We look forward
to celebrating the accomplishments of pharmacy technicians! Awards will be sent out to the
recipients after the virtual conference.
SPONSORS
This virtual conference is supported in part by the generosity of industry partners. Their continued
commitment to ensuring pharmacy technicians have access to affordable, quality educational
opportunities is greatly appreciated.
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES AND SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Leadership Approaches to Transform Pharmacy Practice – Neil MacKinnon,
BSc (Pharm), MSc (Pharm), PhD, FCSHP, FNAP
In this presentation, Dean MacKinnon will discuss the role of leadership in the vision of the profession
of pharmacy and will share specific leadership strategies to help us achieve this vision. He will describe
the critical role of pharmacy technicians and assistants in helping to shape this vision, including the key
results from a national survey of Canadian pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, as well as insights
from his own research program on the quality and safety of the medication-use system. Participants
will leave the presentation with new strategies for transforming pharmacy practice in their own
practice setting.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the role of leadership in the vision and dream of the profession of pharmacy. Discuss some leadership strategies for ensuring that our vision for the profession of pharmacy
is put into practice. Consider how you can implement this vision in your own career.
Dr. Neil MacKinnon is Dean of the Winkle College of
Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati. Previously, he
was Director of State Office of Rural Health for
Arizona. Neil was also a Professor at Dalhousie
University.
A native of Nova Scotia, Dean MacKinnon completed
an undergraduate degree in pharmacy at Dalhousie, a
Master's degree in hospital pharmacy and residency at
the University of Wisconsin Hospital, and a PhD and a
fellowship at the University of Florida.
A pharmacist, Neil has practiced in both the
community and hospital settings. He is a past
president of the Canadian Society of Hospital
Pharmacists.
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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES AND SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Burnout and Supporting Your Co-Workers– Alexandra Fuller, RPhT
Burnout has become a concern amongst healthcare workers. This presentation will explore the
definition of burnout and how to identify the signs of burnout in yourself and amongst your team.
We will explore strategies that can be utilized to help prevent and reduce burnout.
Learning Objectives:
Understand what burnout is and how it differs from stress.
Describe the signs and symptoms of burnout in individuals and within teams.
Learn strategies that can be used to develop a resilience plan for teams as well as self-care.
Alexandra Fuller is a Technical Practice Leader for AHS
and has 20+ years of experience as a pharmacy
technician. She graduated from Red Deer College in
1999 and has spent most of her career working within
the hospital setting for Covenant Health. Prior to
joining Technical Practice, she worked as a frontline
technician, as an educator and with the Medication
Management Safety Team. She is passionate about
pharmacy technicians working to their full scope of
practice, growing her patient safety knowledge, and
enhancing leadership skills.
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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES AND SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Impact of Connect Care Technologies on Pharmacy Technician Practice –
John Edrick Mella, RPhT and Teresa Hennessey, RPhT
Evolving technologies continue to impact pharmacy practice and the safety of medication distribution. Connect
Care, an electronic clinical information system, is being introduced across facilities and programs at Alberta
Health Services to improve the quality of patient care. As new technologies emerge, pharmacy technician
practice will evolve along with them.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the components of closed loop medication management
Demonstrate how Connect Care technologies can improve pharmacy technician practice and
compliance with standards
Explore ways pharmacy technicians can prepare for practice changes as a result of technological
advances
John Edrick Mella is a registered pharmacy technician for Alberta Health Services. He graduated the Pharmacy
Technician Diploma Program at Bow Valley College in 2016. Edrick is currently a Barcoding Lead for Connect Care
Wave 4 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. He assisted with Connect Care Wave 1 barcoding implementation at the
University of Alberta inpatient pharmacy. He also took part in creating a couple of PTSA educational videos these
past years. He dedicated his years as a technician seeking opportunities to perpetually further his skills and gain
experience while being a valuable asset in providing patient-centered care.
Teresa Hennessey is a registered pharmacy technician and an Operations Manager with Alberta Health Services (AHS).
She is committed to supporting pharmacy technicians in the pursuit of professional advancement. Since receiving her
pharmacy technician diploma, Teresa has practiced in front-line and leadership roles within AHS as well as in
community pharmacy. For more than 20 years, she has been involved in advancing scopes of practice and educating
pharmacy technicians about how to implement distribution and patient care activities into their practices. Her passion
lies with helping pharmacy technicians understand and find new opportunities to practice to full scope.
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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES AND SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Maximizing the Role of the Pharmacy Technician in Community Practice –
Lindsay Marks, RPhT
Pharmacy technicians play an integral role within the pharmacy team. As pharmacists continue to take
on more direct clinical roles as health care providers, it is imperative for certain tasks to be
completed by registered pharmacy technicians. Integrating and utilizing a pharmacy technician to their
full scope of practice can come with its own set of challenges. For instance, pharmacy teams may need
to adjust daily workflow, educate staff and public on a technician’s scope of practice, or the transition
of some pharmacy assistants to regulated health professionals. As the Technician role continues to
evolve, it is critical for us to be Masters of the Dispensary. By motivating pharmacy technicians to step
into their full scope of practice, pharmacy teams can work towards achieving the best possible health
outcomes for patients in their care.
Learning Objectives:
Present a suggested pharmacy workflow that successfully integrates registered pharmacy
technicians
Provide resources to educate staff and patients on the expanded role of a regulated pharmacy
technician
Motivate pharmacy technicians to become "Masters of the Dispensary" by promoting the
practice of full scope.
Lindsay began her practice in Pharmacy in
2010. She started as a pharmacy assistant and
worked to receive a license with the Alberta
College of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy
Technician in January 2016. When not on shift
at the Sandstone IDA in Blackfalds, Alberta,
Lindsay serves as the Education Director for
the Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta.
She is very passionate about advancing
Pharmacy practice, while working to the top of
her scope to provide the best possible health
outcomes for all patients.
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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES AND SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
PTSA Townhall: Are We There Yet? Pharmacy Technicians Under Review –
Morgan Lahl, RPhT
An interactive session to provide attendees an annual review and audience participation in a townhall
discussion that focuses on reflecting on the current state and future PTSA initiatives.
Learning Objectives:
Provide an update on current and future PTSA initiatives.
Present the results of the Pharmacy Technician National Needs Assessment and create
questions for open discussion amongst attendees
Reinforce the need for pharmacy technicians to work to full scope of practice in order to
continue to expand the current profession and inspire other provinces to do the same.
Morgan started her pharmacy journey at the early age
of 16, her high school offered a practicum placement
at a Texas community pharmacy. Later, she moved
back to her hometown of Calgary, AB and took the
pharmacy technician course at Robertson College.
After graduating, she was hired to work for Alberta
Health Services (AHS) at Foothills Medical Centre
inpatient pharmacy. Early on, Morgan began working
at SAC pharmacy specializing in caring for HIV positive
patients for the past 6 years. When she isn’t at the
pharmacy, she enjoys interacting with upcoming
technicians as an instructor at Robertson College. She
currently serves as the President of the Pharmacy
Technician Society of Alberta.
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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES AND SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
COVID-19 Behind Bars: Is a Clean Get-Away Possible?
– Laura Miskimins, RPhT
This session will explore the impact COVID-19 has had on incarcerated populations and the unique
challenges faced by Correctional facilities managing and responding to the current pandemic. We will
discuss some of the approaches taken by healthcare professionals working within Alberta’s provincial
Correctional centres to help overcome these challenges and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the difference between jail (remand) and prison (sentenced), and a key unique difference
between the two populations.
Identify 3 unique challenges faced by Corrections staff and incarcerated people trying to
prevent the spread of COVID-19 in remand and sentenced facilities.
Explore the approach taken by healthcare professionals working within Alberta’s provincial
Correctional facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Laura Miskimins (she/her or they/them pronouns) is
the Pharmacy Operations Manager for Correctional
Health Services. She is a registered pharmacy
technician with 19 years of pharmacy experience.
Laura started her pharmacy career working in a
community pharmacy that focused primarily on
patients with substance use disorder. After the birth of
her daughter, Laura transitioned briefly to hospital
pharmacy before she moved to Corrections. Laura is
passionate about giving back to her profession and
community. She is a frequent volunteer with PTSA, as
well as with the Edmonton Pride Festival Society.
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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES AND SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
The Journey to NAPRA Sterile Compounding Standards Compliance
– Kirsten Shead, RPhT
Together, we will explore the governance structure to support the implementation of NAPRA Model
Standards for Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Sterile Compounding Standards in Alberta Health
Services. We will explore key implementation strategies, such as staff and manager training,
implementation tools for frontline staff, as well as successes and lessons learned along the way.
Learning Objectives:
Explore governance structure to support implementation of NAPRA Model Standards in AHS.
Examine key implementation strategies and tools used.
Discuss successes and lessons learned.
Kirsten Shead has over 17 years’ experience with Alberta Health
Services as a pharmacy technician. Kirsten has been dedicated to
leading teams at the University of Alberta Hospital, and Kaye
Edmonton Clinic through Alberta College of Pharmacy compliance
priority one and two deadlines in regard to NAPRA model standards.
Kirsten’s passion and expertise center around implementing process
and utilizing best practices related to sterile compounding. Over the
last year, Kirsten represented Alberta Health Services in the role of
Quality Assurance for the Edmonton zone, and has recently
transitioned to the Technical Practice Leader position for Alberta
Health Services. In these roles, Kirsten will continue to strive to meet
and exceed all of NAPRA’s sterile compounding standards. Kirsten
lives with her family in St Albert, Alberta and is involved in her
children’s school fundraising programs and activities, volunteering her
time in various capacities since 2016. When not working, Kirsten
spends time with her family and friends.
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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES AND SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
D.A.N.C.E. Into the Future with Creativity – Dr. Caroline Brookfield, DVM
How do you prepare for the unknown? How will you motivate yourself, or your team, to accept
change, seize new skills, pioneer innovation, and thrive on ambiguity? Start with the foundation - it's
easy, but sometimes feels inaccessible. Everyone is creative.
Let’s examine creativity through a critical lens, as we explore this unique, elemental human skill. Learn
conditions for creative success, even for the staunchest skeptic. Use a creative practice to face
uncertainty with confidence, find joy in innovation, build resilience with self-expression, and thrive in
the rapidly changing workplace of continuous learning Based on data and personal experience as a
veterinarian and stand-up comic, Caroline will challenge your paradigms of creativity. Especially if you
think you are "not creative". Much more, and much less, than a paint night, creativity is the secret
sauce to success that is hiding in plain sight.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the difference between Divergent and Convergent Creative Thinking.
Contrast the environments and applications of Divergent and Convergent thinking.
List 5 easy ways to increase creative potential (D.A.N.C.E).
I graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1997.
A lifelong learner, I have built two online businesses, and
just finished a 300-hr Certificate of Professional
Management (University of Calgary). I have worked in
most areas of veterinary medicine. I have also worked as
a Carnie at the Townsville fair in Australia. Nobody ever
comments on that on my LinkedIn Profile. A late diagnosis
of ADHD, combined with abundant curiosity, has inspired
a passion for learning. As a veterinarian, from a highly
competitive program, there is internal and external
pressure to be perfect, not to make any mistakes. With
experience in research, technical services, and being highly
data driven, I value the importance of peer review and
rigor in making claims about what works. As a parent, I
embrace failure on a daily basis.
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FEES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is exclusive to PTSA members. Registration will open on the PTSA website on August 1st,
2020 and will remain available until 8:00pm on September 11th, 2020.
PTSA Member
Two Day rate: FREE!
One Day rate: FREE!
Non-Member
Purchase a PTSA Membership through the PTSA website, then register for FREE!
DOOR PRIZES
All registrants will be entered into the draw for door prizes.
SPECIAL THANKS
This virtual conference would not have been possible without the efforts of the 2020 Virtual
Conference planning committee, who built upon the work of the former 30th Annual Alberta
Pharmacy Technician Conference planning committee:
Lindsay Fraser Susan Iannuzzi Allie Weaver
Teresa Hennessey Morgan Lahl Ivan Yu
REGISTRATION INQUIRIES
Please email any questions to [email protected]