Spring Refresher 2026

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Faculty of Health

Spring Refresher 2026

DalCPE Refresher 2026

DalCPE is excited to announce the 2026 Spring Refresher!听This event series focuses on timely and relevant topics for pharmacy workforce development in the Maritimes.

Join us听Saturday, February 28th as we explore areas of complexity in pharmacy practice through a series of presentations and workshops.

Guiding the Way: Bringing Light to Complexity and Innovation in Pharmacy Practice

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听听听Morning presentations
Complexity in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)听Presented by Laura Miller
Beyond the Surface: Avoiding Rash Decisions in Skin Assessment听Presented by Sarah Larose and Heather Penney
Open Mic with the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR)听Presented by Beverley Zwicker and Tiffany Savary
Student Research Short and Snappies 听By the end of this session, participants will be able to:听 Discuss the depth and breadth of pharmacy student research being conducted at the College of Pharmacy. Describe at least three research findings related to pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, or pharmaceutical sciences.

Lunch will be provided along with a Student Poster Session!

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By the end of this poster session, participants will be able to;听

Describe at least three research findings related to pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, or pharmaceutical sciences.
Evaluate the relevance of student research to pharmacy practice settings in the Maritimes听

Afternoon Workshops
AI in Pharmacy Practice听Presented by Daniel Rainkie By the end of this session, participants will be able to; Describe how large language models work at a fundamental level Compare and contrast how pharmacists can use AI to gather knowledge, make decisions, and implement patient care using case examples Describe what ethical considerations or dangers AI users should think about
Complex Cases in Primary Care听Presented by Kyle Wilby and Emily Black By the end of this session, participants will be able to; Recognize and assist patients in navigating health issues Collect and critically evaluate patient-specific information (e.g., medical history, medications, allergies, lab values, diagnostic tests) Recognize indicators of disease progression or complications (red flags) Design an individualized strategy for management, including drug selection, dosing, administration route, and duration (if appropriate) Integrate non-pharmacologic and preventive strategies into the overall management plan Develop a monitoring plan to evaluate efficacy and safety of the individualized care plan

Afternoon Workshops

AI in Pharmacy Practice听Presented by Daniel Rainkie

By the end of this session, participants will be able to;

Describe how large language models work at a fundamental level
Compare and contrast how pharmacists can use AI to gather knowledge, make decisions, and implement patient care using case examples
Describe what ethical considerations or dangers AI users should think about

Complex Cases in Primary Care听Presented by Kyle Wilby and Emily Black

By the end of this session, participants will be able to;

Recognize and assist patients in navigating health issues
Collect and critically evaluate patient-specific information (e.g., medical history, medications, allergies, lab values, diagnostic tests)
Recognize indicators of disease progression or complications (red flags)
Design an individualized strategy for management, including drug selection, dosing, administration route, and duration (if appropriate)
Integrate non-pharmacologic and preventive strategies into the overall management plan
Develop a monitoring plan to evaluate efficacy and safety of the individualized care plan

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You can attend in-person for the full day of accredited training, or join the morning presentations virtually.

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