COVID Conversations Webinar Series
This two-part webinar series will provide pharmacists with the latest COVID-19 information, helping them to stay informed on vaccines, recommendations, and patient education. Attendees will learn to integrate updated guidelines into practice and confidently counsel patients.
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Description
Description:
October 29, 202412:00 pm – 12:30 pm EDT
Evolution of COVID-19: What Pharmacists Need to Know
As the COVID-19 disease continues to evolve, staying informed is crucial for pharmacists who play a vital role in patient education and vaccine administration. This timely webinar will provide pharmacists with a comprehensive update on COVID-19, focusing on epidemiology, seasonality, and new vaccines. Attendees will gain insights on how COVID-19 is changing, including an overview of recent variants. By the end of this session, participants will be able to confidently address common patient questions and adapt recommendations based on the most recent information.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss and compare new COVID-19 vaccines
- Identify the latest COVID-19 variants of concern and impact on vaccine recommendations
- Review COVID-19 seasonality and epidemiology
November 5, 2024 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EST
Staying Ahead: Key COVID-19 Recommendations and Strategies for the 2024/25 Season
Discover how to navigate the latest COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations. This webinar will equip pharmacists with the latest COVID-19 information, helping identify high-risk patient groups and implement effective strategies in practice. Pharmacists will learn how to deliver optimal patient care, effectively communicate key messages, and integrate key strategies to ensure their practices remain agile and responsive to patient needs.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the latest recommendations for COVID-19
- Identify high-risk patient groups
- Review strategies for practical implementation in pharmacy (including coadministration, communication, and tools)
Kindly note, registering once will enroll you into the entire series. You do not need to register again, and you will receive information about accessing the webinars after registering.
Recordings of webinars will be available through the same course within a week after the event takes place. Registering for this series will give you access to all upcoming live and previously recorded webinars.
This program is unaccredited for CEUs.
Speaker:
Molly Yang, HBSc, PharmD, RPh,
Director of Pharmacy Innovation & Professional Affairs at Wholehealth Pharmacy Partners, Co-founder of VaxCare Innovations
Molly is a graduate of the University of Toronto. Her work in pharmacy education, consulting, and research has focused on adult immunizations, respiratory health, diabetes, and harm reduction. She develops clinical programs for >240 independent pharmacies nationwide at Wholehealth. Molly is also a co-founder of VaxCare Innovations, a non-profit supporting adult immunization awareness and uptake. Molly received the 2023 Preceptor of the Year and Emerging Leader in Pharmacy Practice Awards at UofT. She is OPA’s New Practitioner of the Year for 2024.
Sponsor:
This webinar series is developed by the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) and is supported through an education grant from Moderna Canada.
