The Secret Ingredient: Blending CHWs and Pharmacy Practice

Friday, February 9, 9:15-10:15 AM

Accredited for Pharmacists and Technicians

This course explores the vital role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in pharmacy practice. Learners will review the definition and training process for CHWs, discuss the intersection of CHW services and pharmacy practice, and gain insights into how CHWs can be seamlessly integrated into pharmacy workflow. Course content will highlight how CHWs can promote evidence-based clinical care, foster a collaborative culture with other providers, and assist communities with overcoming social inequities.

Learning Objectives - Pharmacists
Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Recall the definition and general training process of a Community Health Worker (CHW).
  2. Discuss the intersection of CHW services and pharmacy practice.
  3. Identify outcomes that support the integration of CHWs into pharmacy practice.
  4. Develop a list of techniques for CHWs to utilize to promote evidence-based clinical care for patients.
  5. Propose integration strategies for the seamless implementation of CHWs into pharmacy practice.

0.1 CEU/1 hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-369-L04-P

Learning Objectives – Pharmacy Technicians
Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Recall the definition and general training process of a Community Health Worker (CHW).
  2. Discuss the intersection of CHW services and pharmacy practice.
  3. Identify outcomes that support the integration of CHWs into pharmacy practice.
  4. Develop a list of techniques for CHWs to utilize to promote evidence-based clinical care for patients.
  5. Propose integration strategies for the seamless implementation of CHWs into pharmacy practice.

0.1 CEU/1 hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-369-L04-T


Michelle Garvin, CPhT, MA
Owner, Vice President, Wester Drug, Inc.