Newswise — Chicago (May 26, 2016): Registration is now open for the all new BCOP Oncology Pharmacy Updates Course, taking place July 15-16, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Presented by the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) and led by an all-star group of faculty, the Oncology Pharmacy Updates Course is a live, interactive course that will cover new and ongoing therapeutic developments that have emerged within the last three years. Course programming is designed for the practicing advanced level pharmacist and offers up-to-date information, including recently published literature and ongoing studies that attendees can immediately apply to their practice.
Attendees can earn up to 10 credit hours toward Board Certified Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) and/or Accreditation Council for Pharmacy (ACPE) credit.
Topics include: • Practical Management of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia • Updates in Lung Cancer • Updates in the Treatment of Advanced Melanoma • Soft Tissue Sarcoma • Advances in Myeloma Classification and Therapeutics • Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Treatment Updates • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: The Role of Maintenance Therapy • Updates in Prostate Cancer • Recent Advances in the Treatment and Management of Lymphomas • Updates in Symptom Management
All-star faculty:
Val Adams, PharmD BCOP FCCPCollege of PharmacyLucille Parker Markey Cancer Center
Jaime Anderson, PharmD BCOPMD Anderson Cancer Center
Sally Barbour, PharmD BCOP CPPDuke Cancer Institute at Duke University Medical Center
Timothy Brenner, PharmD BCOPUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cancer Center UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
David DeRemer, PharmD BCOP FCCPUniversity of Georgia College of Pharmacy Medical College of Georgia College of Medicine
Alex Ganetsky, PharmD BCOPHospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Donald Harvey, PharmD BCOP FCCPWinship Cancer Institute at Emory University
Andy Kurtzweil, PharmD BCOPUniversity of Minnesota Health
Amber Lawson, PharmD BCOPUniversity of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Scott Soefje, PharmD MBA BCOP FCCPUniversity Medical Center at BrackenridgeUniversity of Texas College of Pharmacy in Austin
The Oncology Pharmacy Updates Course is part of the new HOPA BCOP Recertification Program, which provides 38 credits a year toward BCOP Recertification through a variety of delivery methods. This course is expected to be available as an online, recorded product by November 2016. The Oncology Pharmacy Updates Course ensures that all topics and domains are covered, as specified by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties and the Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Council.
Visit www.hoparx.org/bcop for a complete schedule, faculty information, travel details, and online registration or call HOPA Member Services at 877.467.2791. Take advantage of the early-bird discounted rates and register by June 10. A special rate for HOPA members is available.
HOPA
HOPA is a nonprofit professional organization formed in 2004 to help oncology and hematology pharmacy practitioners and their associates provide the best possible cancer care. HOPA supports research, conducts educational conferences to advance knowledge, encourages professional development and advocates for health policy issues that improve patient care. HOPA has more than 2,500 members and includes oncology pharmacists, as well as pharmacy administrators, researchers, residents, interns and technicians specializing in hematology/oncology practice.
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