Newswise — Chicago, IL: The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) announces several new BCOP Recertification education opportunities to provide credit options needed to ensure continued certification. HOPA will now provide 38 credits of education per year through a variety of delivery options addressing the four Domains of Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Practice, followed by BCOP-specific assessment. HOPA was recently awarded status as a BCOP recertification credit provider by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
Oncology Pharmacy Updates Course (10 credits) July 15-16, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando
- Updated annually, this course ensures all domains are covered or addressed over the course of the three-year cycle. - Information about new and approved treatments from the previous 12-18 months are provided within the specific disease state.
Conference Programming for BCOP Recertification (8 credits)Available at the upcoming HOPA Annual Conference, March 16-19, 2016 and the Oncology Practice Management Program on September 22, 2016
- Eight (8) hours of interactive presentations appropriate for practitioners who focus on new and evolving oncology practice and clinical issues and advances. - Credits may be taken separately or together – you choose
Self-Study Online Module (15 credits)Available July 2016
- New oncology review & change in practice modules - New advancements in the literature with case-base discussion - Literature analysis featuring new developments and cutting-edge content
Emerging Issues in Oncology Webinars (5 credits)
- Late-breaking topics and timely data impacting the spectrum of oncology and oncology pharmacy. - Review of key findings from clinical and translational research and data presented at national oncology meetings
Upcoming Webinar Dates: Registration Open ASH Meeting, February 2 San Antonio Breast Symposium, March 10 ASBMT Tandem Meetings, May 2 ASPHO Annual Meeting, July 14 ASCO Annual Meeting, September 29
Visit www.hoparx.org for upcoming course dates, details and registration. All offerings will be endured online at www.hoparx.org by the end of 2016.
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 nearly 2,400 members and includes oncology pharmacists, as well as pharmacy interns, residents, technicians, researchers, and administrators specializing in hematology/oncology practice. For more information, visit www.hoparx.org.
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