CE Webinars

Expand your knowledge base with NPTA’s live CE virtual webinars! These informative sessions, designed for both pharmacy technicians and the general public, offer convenient access to continuing education credits and valuable insights on a variety of pharmacy practice topics. NPTA members enjoy exclusive discounts on webinars, so be sure to join us and take your learning to the next level!

More CE Webinars Coming Soon!

We’re preparing new sessions to help you continue growing in your pharmacy career. New dates will be posted shortly.

Faculty: Heather Rooney, CPhT

The CE faculty, reviewers and planning committee members have all reported no relationships with ineligible companies in relation to this program.

What's New in Ulcerative Colitis Treatment: A Clinic Update

When:
July 21, 2026
12:00-12:30 PM Central

Fees:
FREE for NPTA CE+/Elite Members.
$5 for NPTA Insiders/Non-members.

Contact Hour(s): 0.5
Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Target Audience: Pharmacy Technicians
ACPE UAN(s): Coming Soon

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe recent advances in acute cluster headache management.
Differentiate treatment approaches for cluster headache vs migraine.
Identify medications used for acute cluster headache treatment.
Recognize dispensing considerations for injectable headache therapies.

Faculty: Michael Kale, CPhT

The CE faculty, reviewers and planning committee members have all reported no relationships with ineligible companies in relation to this program.

Nonsterile Compounding: Quality Control and Documentation Essentials

Due to a family emergency, our speaker is unable to present the August CE webinar, Nonsterile Compounding: Quality Control and Documentation Essentials, originally scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026. This session will be rescheduled to later in the year — we’ll post the new date here and notify members once it’s confirmed.

Our Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is unaffected and will take place as planned.Thank you for your understanding.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe regulatory requirements for nonsterile compounding.
Evaluate quality control practices in nonsterile compounding.
Apply documentation standards to support compliance.
Identify required documentation for nonsterile compounding.
Recognize common compounding errors and how to prevent them.
Describe technician responsibilities in maintaining compounding quality.

Faculty: Tonique Hendrix, CPhT

The CE faculty, reviewers and planning committee members have all reported no relationships with ineligible companies in relation to this program.

IBS-C in Children and Adolescents: Recent Clinical Updates

When:
September 22, 2026
12:00-12:30 PM Central

Fees:

FREE for NPTA CE+/Elite Members.
$5 for NPTA Insiders/Non-members.

Contact Hour(s): 0.5
Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Target Audience: Pharmacy Technicians
ACPE UAN(s): Coming Soon

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss recent treatment updates for pediatric IBS-C.
Apply safety considerations when evaluating IBS-C therapies in children.
Identify approved treatments for pediatric IBS-C.
Recognize age-specific considerations when processing IBS-C prescriptions.

Faculty: Kevin Judeich, PHR, LSSGB, CPhT-Adv

The CE faculty, reviewers and planning committee members have all reported no relationships with ineligible companies in relation to this program.

Managing Drug Shortages: Clinical, Ethical, and Operational Considerations

When:
September 24, 2026
7:30-8:30 PM Central

Fees:
FREE for NPTA CE+/Elite Members.
$10 for NPTA Insiders/Non-members.

Contact Hour(s): 1
Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Target Audience: Pharmacy Technicians
ACPE UAN(s): Coming Soon

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe the clinical and ethical challenges of drug shortages.
Evaluate strategies for therapeutic substitution during shortages.
Apply pharmacist-led approaches to manage shortages safely.
Identify common operational challenges caused by drug shortages.
Describe technician roles in managing inventory during shortages.
Recognize communication strategies used during drug shortage situations.

Faculty: Cassi Prosper, CPhT

The CE faculty, reviewers and planning committee members have all reported no relationships with ineligible companies in relation to this program.

Eosinophilic Asthma: Clinical Updates in Targeted Therapy

When:
November 10, 2026
12:00-12:30 PM Central

Fees:

FREE for NPTA CE+/Elite Members.
$5 for NPTA Insiders/Non-members.

Contact Hour(s): 0.5
Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Target Audience: Pharmacy Technicians
ACPE UAN(s): 0384-0000-26-034-H01-P
0384-0000-26-034-H01-T
0384-0000-26-034-L01-P
0384-0000-26-034-L01-T

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

Identify biologic therapies used in severe asthma.
Recognize technician considerations for biologic asthma medications
Identify biologic therapies used in severe asthma.
Recognize technician considerations for biologic asthma medications

Faculty: Lisa Thompson, BS, RPT, CPhT-Adv

The CE faculty, reviewers and planning committee members have all reported no relationships with ineligible companies in relation to this program.

Veterinary Medication Basics: What Pharmacy Teams Should Know About Common Pet Prescription

When:
November 19, 2026
7:30-8:30 PM Central

Fees:
FREE for NPTA CE+/Elite Members.
$10 for NPTA Insiders/Non-members.

Contact Hour(s): 1
Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Target Audience: Pharmacy Technicians
ACPE UAN(s): 0384-0000-26-059-H01-P
0384-0000-26-059-H01-T
0384-0000-26-059-L01-P
0384-0000-26-059-L01-T

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe common medications used in household pets.
Identify key differences between human and veterinary medication use.
Apply safety considerations when dispensing veterinary prescriptions.
Identify medications commonly dispensed for household pets.
Recognize differences between human and veterinary dosing and labeling.
Describe technician responsibilities when processing veterinary prescriptions.

Faculty: Susanna Yingshuan Lee, PharmD

The CE faculty, reviewers and planning committee members have all reported no relationships with ineligible companies in relation to this program.

Advances inOsteo porosis Therapy: What’s Changing in Clinical Care

When:
December 8, 2026
12:00-12:30 PM Central

Fees:

FREE for NPTA CE+/Elite Members.
$5 for NPTA Insiders/Non-members.

Contact Hour(s): 0.5
Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Target Audience: Pharmacy Technicians
ACPE UAN(s): 0384-9999-26-058-H01-P
0384-9999-26-058-H01-T
0384-9999-26-058-L01-P
0384-9999-26-058-L01-T

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss in osteoporosis treatment options.
Assess the role of biosimi ars in osteoporosE manawnent.
Identify injectable therapies used to treat osteoporosis.
Recognize technician responsibilities related to biosimilar medications.

Faculty: Christine Cline-Dahlman, BFA, CPhT-ADV, CPT Ed

The CE faculty, reviewers and planning committee members have all reported no relationships with ineligible companies in relation to this program.

Health Literacy and Medication Errors: Designing Clear Communication That Prevents Harm

When:
December 17, 2026
7:30-8:30 PM Central

Fees:
FREE for NPTA CE+/Elite Members.
$10 for NPTA Insiders/Non-members.

Contact Hour(s): 1
Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Target Audience: Pharmacy Technicians
ACPE UAN(s): 0384-0000-26-060-H05-P
0384-0000-26-060-H05-T
0384-0000-26-060-L05-P
0384-0000-26-060-L05-T

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:

Explain how limited health literacy contributes to medication errors.
Apply communication strategies that support health-literate patient care.
Evaluate pharmacy practices that promote patient understanding.
Recognize signs of limited health literacy in patients.
Identify communication practices that support patient understanding.
Describe technician roles in reducing health-literacy–related medication errors.