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ForwardUSCG Pharmacy Seminar
Prioritizing the growth and reinforcing pharmacy practice standards, both clinically and operationally, are a top goal in supporting US Coast Guard (USCG) pharmacists to succeed in their positions. This educational activity hosted by USCG Health, Safety, and Worklife (HSWL) Operational Medicine and Force Command will allow USCG pharmacists to meet and discuss new policy, electronic health record pearls, clinical guideline updates, and force readiness support.
Target Audience
This activity provides continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences in the newest version of the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Control.
- Evaluate the processes for standing up Emergency Medical and Tactical Combat Casualty Care at a unit.
- Identify strategies for communicating with diverse populations.
- Apply active listening techniques in simulated interactions.
- Summarize scope and impact Formulary Management has on the TRICARE pharmacy benefit.
- Describe the mission and responsibilities of the DoD Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and the Formulary Management Branch.
- Describe the organization and mission of the DHA Formulary Branch.
- Explain the steps involved in the DHA Formulary Branch Review Process.
- Evaluate a travel itinerary using TRAVAX and develop medication and vaccine recommendations for a specific destination by augmenting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisories with USCG and COCOM recommendations.
- Compare weight loss medications and navigate the Tricare prior authorization process.
- Identify opportunities to fill voids and expand pharmaceutical practice in USCG.
- Differentiate between basic USCG basic pharmaceutical services and expanded pharmaceutical services, scope, and reach.
- Describe the Unified Pharmacy Leaders Intent.
- Relate the goals of Force Design 2028 to the Unified Pharmacy Leaders Intent.
- Describe the role of pharmacists in facilitating a ready force.
- Identify case examples where USCG pharmacists improved force readiness.
- Identify the mission specialties of each Deployable Specialized Forces type.
- Explain the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE) requirements and opportunities for a unit.
CAPT Stephanie Begansky, PharmD, MLS, BCPS. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
CDR Zachary Woodward, PharmD, MSP. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
CDR Jacklyn Finocchio, PharmD, MS, NCPS. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
CDR Christopher McKnight, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, NCPS. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
CAPT Scott Raisor, PharmD, MPH, MBA, BCACP. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Available Credit
- 18.00 ACPE-Pharm
UAN: JA4008136-0000-25-091-L04-P
No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 18.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity. - 18.00 ACPE-Tech
UAN: JA4008136-0000-25-091-L04-T
No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 18.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity. - 18.00 Attendance
Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is Sep 25, 2025.
Access Code: Some activities require an access code to register or claim credit. Please contact the organization providing the activity for the access code. The Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO) does not provide access codes.
Accommodations: Please contact the course instructor to inquire about accommodations. For additional technical support, email [email protected].