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American College of Apothecaries

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The American College of Apothecaries is an organization of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, marketers, pharmacy students, organizations, and corporations who work together to advance the profession of pharmacy.
ACA was founded in 1940 and has a long tradition of supporting independent retail pharmacists. As a smaller organization, we encourage and foster personal relationships among our Fellows and members. ACA also has a history of supporting pharmacy education and training. Our ACPE-accredited compounding classes and webinars are open to the entire industry, not just members. Training courses offered by ACA feature small class sizes, hands-on instruction in our state of the art lab, and unbiased presentations with multiple product lines and equipment. Courses have been updated for 2020 to include the latest developments and to meet new state standards.
Other educational services offered by ACA include customized and on-site courses located at the participant’s own pharmacy and ACPE accreditation for third-party providers of continuing education, including individuals, companies, and organizations.
For more information on membership in ACA and ACA educational events is available online at acainfo.org or on Facebook at facebook.com/ACA1940.

	Compounding for the Veterinary Patient Home Study In this 6-hour knowledge-based home study learning program, participants will review the regulations of veterinary medicine and recommendations for veterinary compounding, as well as the challenges in compounding for a veterinary patient. Participants will explore ways to help patients and owners by adjusting dosage strength, customizing dosage forms, and tailoring ingredient selection by anima... American College of Apothecaries
	Comprehensive Sterile Compounding Certificate Program - September 4-6, 2025 September 4th - 6th, 2025 COMPREHENSIVE STERILE COMPOUNDING is an accredited 3-day, 20-hour (2.0 CEUs) practice-based course designed for pharmacists and technicians who are experienced in compounding. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are welcome to attend. This course will also provide initial aseptic training for pharmacists and technicians required by their state board of p... American College of Apothecaries
	Fundamental Compounding with Pharmacy Law - August 14-16, 2025 August 14th - 16th, 2025 FUNDAMENTAL COMPOUNDING is an accredited 3-day course that combines a 20-hour (2.0 CEUs) practice-based course with a 1-hour (0.1 CEUs) knowledge-based course in Fundamental Compounding Law. This course is designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and students who are new to compounding or who have had training in the past but want a refresher. Physicians and... American College of Apothecaries
	Hazardous Drug Handling - Primer for Pharmacy Personnel Home Study This 6-hour knowledge-based home study learning program is tailored for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, focusing on regulations and standards related to handling hazardous drugs. By grasping these guidelines, participants can implement optimal practices at work, ensuring the safety of both compounded hazardous preparations and the staff handling them. Pharmacy Technicians can utilize this ... American College of Apothecaries
	Non-Sterile Compounding Home Study This knowledge-based home study learning program is designed for compounding pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. It covers a broad overview of nonsterile compounding, including the applicable regulations and standards, along with discussions of each of the typical dosage forms prepared by compounders. The calculations module provides detailed explanations and examples and is a guide to help de... American College of Apothecaries
	Non-Sterile Compounding: Canadian Regulatory Standards Home Study This 6.0-hour (0.6 CEUs) knowledge-based home study program equips pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with skills for non-sterile compounding. Participants will learn to evaluate procedures, implement quality controls, and ensure compliance with Canadian regulatory standards. Key Topics: Regulatory Guidelines & Compliance Strategies Risk Assessment & Quality Control ... American College of Apothecaries
	Optimizing Sterile Compounding: From Aseptic Processing to FDA Compliance Equip your pharmacy team with essential knowledge through this 4-hour accredited CE virtual course. Explore topics such as aseptic processing, terminal sterilization methods, release testing (visual inspections, sterility, endotoxin), FDA guidance documents, component selection, and the importance of certificates of analysis. This course ensures your team stays compliant and confident in sterile... American College of Apothecaries
	PEERx - Ethics Module 1: Priority of Pharmacy Ethics in Healthcare This Educational Activity is provided by Pharmacy Ethics, Education, and Resources (PEER) and is designed to educate healthcare professionals on ethics to improve patient safety. Ethics is a top priority in pharmacy across all practice areas. It is essential for pharmacy staff to grasp the ethical principles endorsed by pharmacy leadership. Through discussing ethics and learning from histo... American College of Apothecaries
	PEERx - Ethics Module 2: Evolution of Healthcare Ethics This Educational Activity is provided by Pharmacy Ethics, Education, and Resources (PEER) and is designed to educate healthcare professionals on ethics to improve patient safety. The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, requiring healthcare professionals to adapt accordingly. Having effective decision-making strategies is crucial for making ethical choices in current situations and fu... American College of Apothecaries
	PEERx - Ethics Module 3: Importance of Business Ethics to the Pharmacy Community This Educational Activity is provided by Pharmacy Ethics, Education, and Resources (PEER) and is designed to educate healthcare professionals on ethics to improve patient safety. Pharmacy presents its own set of challenges. When business is intertwined, it gives rise to numerous ethical dilemmas. This program aims to introduce the ethical principles within the pharmacy and business realms,... American College of Apothecaries
	PEERx - Ethics Module 6: Preparing Pharmacy For The Next Crisis This Educational Activity is provided by Pharmacy Ethics, Education, and Resources (PEER) and is designed to educate healthcare professionals on ethics to improve patient safety. The emergence of the COVID-19 virus in 2020 plunged the world into an unprecedented pandemic. Pharmacists found themselves at the forefront of this global health emergency, facing it with minimal preparation and g... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Biotin (B7) Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Folate (B9) Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Niacin (B3) Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Pantothenic (B5) Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Riboflavin (B2) Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Survey of 13 Vitamins, Deficiencies, Supplements, and Interactions (Home Study Bundle) Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Thiamin (B1) Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin A & Carotenoids Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin B12 Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin B6 Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin C Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin D Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin E Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin K Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, a... American College of Apothecaries
	Veterinary Compounding Essentials Veterinary Compounding Essentials Notification List To ensure you’re among the first to know when registration opens for our 2025 Veterinary Compounding Essentials course, please complete the notification form. Once submitted, a member of our team will contact you using the email address you provide to keep you updated as soon as registration details become available. For any additional ... American College of Apothecaries
	WEBINAR - Pregabalin for Felines Overview " Transportation anxiety is common in felines and can prevent owners from providing optimal care due to the stress and complications of simply getting to the veterinarian. Human pregabalin, alprazolam, and trazadone are some of the current options prescribed to pet owners to help, but pregabalin has been recently FDA-approved for this use in felines only to provide pet owners an ea... American College of Veterinary Pharmacists
	WEBINAR BUNDLE: 2023 ACVP Veterinary Pharmacy Conference Bundle Did you miss the 2023 Veterinary Pharmacy Conference? No worries, it is now available on-demand. View the videos, and powerpoints, and complete the test and evaluation to earn up to 8 hours of accredited CE for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians. Webinar 1 - GFI #256: How it affects compounding for veterinary patients (2023) / 0.5 CE Credit Web... American College of Veterinary Pharmacists
	WEBINAR BUNDLE: ACA New Member Bundle The ACA New Member Bundle presents an excellent opportunity for both new and seasoned pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to advance their professional skills and earn continuing education credits. Accredited for 3.0 contact hours (0.3 CEUs), the bundle includes three insightful modules, each providing 1 CE credit. Webinar 1: Opportunities in Wellness: Integrating Advanced Point of Sale Func... American College of Apothecaries
	WEBINAR BUNDLE: Compounding Clarity: Decoding USP Standards in Pharmacy Practice Bundle The Compounding Clarity: Decoding USP Standards in Pharmacy Practice bundle is accredited for 3.0 contact hours (0.3 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Webinar 1 - GFI #256: How it affects compounding for veterinary patients (2023) This webinar will help veterinary compounders understand the requirements of GFI-256 and why such a document is... American College of Apothecaries
	WEBINAR: Intro to Anatomy and Physiology and Drug Disposition for Nonhumans Overview: On March 15, 2021, APhA HOD approved ACVP’s proposal to expand the definition of a “patient” to include both human and non-human species. While this expansion highlights the wide scope of care provided by pharmacists, a paucity in veterinary pharmacotherapy education remains. In two independent surveys, 77% of pharmacists reported that they routinely filled prescriptions for ani... American College of Veterinary Pharmacists
	WEBINAR: Conquer Your Personal Coliseum by Developing Your Inner Gladiator This 1-hour CE session is packed with practical strategies to help you conquer personal barriers, set effective goals, and develop a personalized action plan for your growth. Perfect for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, it’s designed to build resilience, leadership skills, and improve patient care. Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians: 1. Recognize opportuni... American College of Apothecaries
	WEBINAR: DSCSA - 13 Year Implementation & 2024 Update The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), enacted in 2013, is approaching its final implementation phase. This 1-hour CE session will review the step-by-step implementation process and provide an important update for 2024 and beyond. By November 27, 2026, pharmacies must comply with FDA enforcement requirements to electronically exchange transaction information and conduct package-level ver... American College of Apothecaries
	WEBINAR: Improving Antibiotic Use In Companion Animal Medicine: A Team-Based Approach Overview - Research suggests that veterinarians often prescribe antibiotics to animals in an unsupported manner. Such prescribing patterns are concerning as they promote the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria that can impact both animals and humans. Guidelines and best practices for veterinary antibiotic prescribing have been developed and promoted through various professional orga... American College of Veterinary Pharmacists
	WEBINAR: Introduction to Homeopathic Medicines for Veterinary Pharmacists Overview " Homeopathic medicines have been used for over 200 years in humans, plants, and animals. They have been recognized as drugs by the FDA since 1938 and are easily accessible over-the-counter in all markets. The use of homeopathic medicines continues to grow in popularity, yet many misconceptions still circulate about their efficacy and safety. Many pharmacists lack training on homeo... American College of Veterinary Pharmacists
	WEBINAR: Legal Insights into Peptide & Semaglutide Compounding: Navigating FDA, State Boards, and Telemedicine Compounding peptides and semaglutide comes with unique legal challenges and opportunities. This webinar will break down the latest updates on regulations and provide practical guidance for compounders. In this 1-hour CE session, our speakers will cover the FDA’s current stance on peptide compounding, key updates from state Boards of Pharmacy, legal considerations with brand manufacturers, t... American College of Apothecaries
	WEBINAR: MEN AND COVID SEVERITY - New Research that Links Them ... What Are the Implications? Earn 1.0 hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit when you purchase the webinar, MEN AND COVID SEVERITY " New Research that Links Them … What Are the Implications? This activity will help pharmacists and pharmacy technicians understand why men experienced more severe outcomes from COVID-19 compared to women, and how this knowledge may apply to other acute viral illnesses. Partici... American College of Apothecaries
	WEBINAR: Opportunities in Wellness: Integrating Advanced Point of Sale Functional Testing in Community Pharmacy Activity Description Functional testing focuses on physiological function (i.e. how the body functions at a biological level), rather than the presence of markers of disease. Community pharmacies are well-positioned to off functional testing to patients who want a clear picture of their health needs and provide nutritional and lifestyle intervention. This presentation will provide examples a... American College of Apothecaries
	WEBINAR: Pregabalin for Felines Overview: Transportation anxiety is common in felines and can prevent owners from providing optimal care due to the stress and complications of simply getting to the veterinarian. Pregabalin, alprazolam, and trazodone, FDA approved for human use, are some of the current options prescribed to help with transportation anxiety. Recently, pregabalin has been FDA-approved for this indication exclusiv... American College of Veterinary Pharmacists
	WEBINAR: Understanding Adrenal Fatigue Pharmacy professionals are key in spotting and managing adrenal health. Adrenal fatigue is often overlooked and can range from normal function to serious conditions like Addison’s disease. Many patients experience symptoms that are easy to miss or misinterpret. In this 1-hour CE session, we’ll discuss simple signs of adrenal insufficiency and the main hormones involved, such as adrenaline... American College of Apothecaries

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