Kansas Council of Health-System Pharmacy upcoming events

Technician Virtual Roundtable: Navigating Certification Pathways (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

KCHP Technician Virtual Roundtable

Navigating Certification Pathways

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Central · Live and virtual

1.0 hour of live continuing education (CE)

This session exists because technician members asked for it. Certification came up repeatedly in the feedback from the 2026 KCHP Technician Convention, so the Kansas Council of Health-System Pharmacy is bringing four Kansas technicians together for a live roundtable on how the pathways actually work.

The panel will walk through the credentials available to technicians in a health-system setting, what each one requires, and how they built the hours and study time around a working schedule. Bring your questions. This is a roundtable, not a lecture.

This is a live activity for KCHP members. There is no on-demand version, so plan to attend on October 28.

Your panel

Ashley Snow, BS, CPhT-Adv, CSPT, BCHCPT, CPTEd

Division Compliance Coordinator, HCA Midwest Division Pharmacy. KCHP Board of Directors Technician Representative.

Karlena Perez, BS, CPhT

Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist, Stormont Vail Pharmacy Specialty Services.

Tammie Blair, BS, CPhT-Adv

Purchasing Pharmacy Technician, University of Kansas Health System, Southlake.

Ernesta Reese, CPhT-Adv

Overnight Technician III Lead, HCA Research Medical Center Pharmacy. Technician Engagement Coordinator, Greater Kansas City Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

Who should attend

Pharmacy technicians at any stage, including technicians in training and Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT) considering an advanced credential. Credit is available for both technicians and pharmacists, so pharmacy managers and technician supervisors who build career ladders are welcome as well.

Target audience: pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Learning objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the Kansas requirement for passing an approved national certification exam prior to their first registration renewal and differentiate at least two key differences between the PTCB and ExCPT certification pathways.

2. List at least three pharmacy technician specialty certificate options and identify the requirements needed to earn the CPhT-Adv designation, including specialty credentials and work experience.

3. State the biennial requirement of 20 hours of pharmacy technician CE, identify at least two sources of approved CE, and create a personal plan for obtaining the required CE credits before their renewal deadline.

4. Identify at least three actionable strategies to support technician certification, advanced credential attainment, and ongoing CE compliance, including mentorship, competency development, and career progression planning.

Continuing education credit

KCHP Technician Virtual Roundtable: Navigating Certification Pathways

Universal Activity Number (UAN), pharmacists: 0156-9999-26-114-L99-P

Universal Activity Number (UAN), pharmacy technicians: 0156-9999-26-114-L99-T

Credit: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEU)

Activity type: Knowledge-based

How to claim your credit

The Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This Knowledge-based-based continuing professional education program provides 1 contact hour(s) of continuing pharmacy education. A live event “secret code” will be provided during the session, you must retain this code to claim your credit. A session evaluation must be completed through the LecturePanda site for credit to be issued. Access to an Internet enabled computer is required and use of the Mozilla Firefox browser is recommended. Accurate NABP profile and date of birth information is required for successful credit submission. It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure credit has been successfully transferred to their My CPE Monitor Profiles. TSHP is not responsible for loss of credit to participants that do not ensure credit issuance to their My CPE Monitor Profiles by 12/27/2026.

Two things to do before the session. Mark lecturepanda.com as a safe sender, or ask your facility’s information technology department to whitelist it. Credit claiming instructions arrive from LecturePanda, and hospital filters routinely block them. Second, check that the name and date of birth on your NABP e-Profile are accurate, since credit cannot be submitted without them.

Claim your credit by December 13, 2026. Pharmacists claim the pharmacist activity number only. Pharmacy technicians claim the technician activity number only. No participant should claim both.

Fees. Free for KCHP members. Registration is limited to KCHP members.

Requirements for successful completion. Attend the full live session on October 28, retain the credit code announced during the session, and complete the session evaluation through LecturePanda. Partial credit is not available and there is no on-demand option.

Commercial support. This activity receives no commercial support. No organization provides financial support for any component of this educational activity.

Technical requirements. This is an internet-based activity. You will need a device with at least a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of memory, 32 GB of storage, and a sound card with speakers, plus an internet connection of at least 10 Mbps download. LecturePanda supports current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.

Questions about this activity may be directed to the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists at tshp@tshp.org. TSHP’s privacy policy is available at tshp.org/privacy-policy.html.

Not a member yet? Technicians hold full voting rights in KCHP and have their own programming, their own board representation, and their own conference. Join or renew here.

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2027 Spring Conference Exhibitors & Sponsorships (02 Apr 2027)

Fri, 02 Apr 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Exhibitor & sponsorship opportunities

Friday, April 2 – Saturday, April 3, 2027

The Oread · Lawrence, Kansas

Exhibit hours Friday 4:00–6:00 pm with happy hour, Saturday 8:00 am–5:00 pm

New for 2027

Friday opens with a happy hour in the exhibit hall

We are doing things differently this year. From 4:00 to 6:00 pm, the exhibit hall hosts a happy hour welcome reception, and every attendee is invited to gather and mingle with exhibitors. The evening continues with the KCHP Foundation event in the Fireside Den from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

Invitation to exhibit

The Kansas Council of Health-System Pharmacy (KCHP) is pleased to announce the 2027 Spring Meeting, Game Plan for Success, held Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3, 2027 at The Oread in Lawrence, Kansas. Whether you have exhibited with us before or are new to our group, this is an ideal venue to get acquainted with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, residents, and students from across Kansas.

We are doing things differently this year. Friday’s exhibit hours open with a happy hour welcome reception hosted right in the exhibit hall, so attendees gather and mingle with exhibitors instead of passing through on their way to the evening. Earlier that afternoon, the Reverse Exhibit runs Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Exhibits reopen Saturday for a full day of face time.

Friday · 1:00–3:00 pm

Reverse Exhibit

Limited registration. Requires an exhibit table purchase.

Friday · 4:00–6:00 pm

Happy hour

Welcome reception in the exhibit hall, open to all attendees.

Friday · 6:00–9:00 pm

KCHP Foundation event

Foundation reception in the Fireside Den after the exhibit hall closes.

Registration for the Reverse Exhibit is limited. You must purchase an exhibit table in order to participate in the Reverse Exhibit or to purchase any add-on sponsorships.

Exhibits

Early bird rates are in effect until Friday, March 5, 2027.

Single Table

Includes 2 company representatives

$1,500 early bird | $1,750 regular

Double Table

Includes 4 company representatives

$2,750 early bird | $3,000 regular

Single Table + Reverse Exhibit Best value

Includes 2 representatives at the table and 1 representative at the Reverse Exhibit

$3,250 early bird | $3,500 regular

Double Table + Reverse Exhibit

Includes 4 representatives at the table and 1 representative at the Reverse Exhibit

$4,250 early bird | $4,500 regular

Additional Reverse Exhibit Representative

Per additional person. Only available to companies that have purchased the Single Table + Reverse Exhibit package.

$350 early bird | $500 regular

Sponsorships

All sponsorships include recognition in the meeting program and in the pre-meeting Know & Go email to registrants. Sponsors must purchase an exhibit table to add on a sponsorship, with the exception of the Product Theater Sponsor, which includes a table.

Product Theater Sponsor — $5,000

1 available. Includes one exhibit table with 2 company representatives and 2 meeting registrations. Additional representatives $350 early bird, $500 regular. Recognition on social media and on-site signage.

Lunch Sponsor — $2,500

1 available. Recognition on social media and on-site signage at lunch on Saturday, April 3.

Breakfast Sponsor — $1,500

1 available. Recognition on social media and on-site signage at breakfast on Saturday, April 3.

Break Sponsor — $1,500

1 available. Recognition on social media and on-site signage at a refreshment break during the Saturday education day.

Welcome Reception Sponsor — $1,500

New for 2027. 1 available. Friday 4:00–6:00 pm happy hour in the exhibit hall. Recognition on social media and on-site signage at the reception.

Swag Bag Sponsor — $1,000

1 available. Your logo on the attendee swag bag. Recognition on social media and on-site signage. Artwork due Friday, February 19, 2027.

Attendee Lanyard Sponsor — $1,000

1 available. Your logo on the lanyard worn by every registrant. Recognition on on-site signage. Artwork due Friday, February 19, 2027.

Attendee Name Badge Sponsor — $1,000

1 available. Your logo on the attendee name badge. Recognition on on-site signage. Artwork due Friday, February 19, 2027.

Item in Swag Bag — $250

4 available. Place one promotional item or piece of literature in the attendee swag bag. Recognition on on-site signage. Items due Friday, February 19, 2027.

Deadlines

Early bird rates end

Friday, March 5, 2027

Production items close

Friday, February 19, 2027

Lanyards, name badges, swag bags, and items placed in the swag bag

All sponsorships close

Friday, March 12, 2027

Exhibitor logistics

Electrical service at the booth carries an additional charge and must be arranged through KCHP in advance.
The Oread cannot accept shipped materials more than three days out. Plan arrivals for Tuesday, March 30, 2027 or later.
Booth signage and displays require advance hotel approval and may not be placed in hotel public areas.
Outside food and beverage may not be brought into the hotel. Self-parking is $25 per night.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation requests must be made in writing by email to kchppharmacy@gmail.com and received no later than Friday, March 12, 2027, three weeks prior to the start of the meeting. All refunds are assessed a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after that date. Sponsorships that require production — attendee lanyards, name badges, swag bags, and items placed in the swag bag — become non-refundable once artwork or materials have been submitted, because those orders are placed on your behalf.

Partner with us

Reserve your table or sponsorship

Download the full prospectus (PDF)

Questions? Contact the KCHP office at kchppharmacy@gmail.com

KCHP 2027 Spring Conference (02 Apr 2027)

Fri, 02 Apr 2027 18:00:00 GMT

2027 KCHP Spring Meeting

Friday, April 2 – Saturday, April 3, 2027

The Oread · Lawrence, Kansas

Welcome

The Kansas Council of Health-System Pharmacy (KCHP) invites you to Game Plan for Success, our 2027 Spring Meeting, Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3, 2027 at The Oread in Lawrence, Kansas. This year’s meeting is a KCHP-only event built for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, residents, and students practicing in hospital and health-system settings across Kansas.

One registration covers both days, including education sessions, breakfast, lunch, and access to the happy hour in the exhibit hall. The program is expected to offer approximately 5 hours of continuing education (CE), with the final agenda and CE hour count confirmed closer to the meeting.

Be sure to join the KCHP Foundation from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for a reception in the Fireside Den Friday evening.

Who should attend

Pharmacists

Earn CE, connect with colleagues across the state, and stay current on the practice and regulatory issues shaping hospital and health-system pharmacy in Kansas.

Pharmacy technicians

Full access to the education program and exhibit hall, with content and pricing built around your role on the team.

Residents, students & new practitioners

Meet future colleagues and employers, hear directly from practicing pharmacists, and get an early look at practice in Kansas.

Registration

Early bird rates are in effect through Friday, March 5, 2027. Registration includes both days of education sessions, breakfast, lunch, and access to the happy hour in the exhibit hall.

Pharmacist / Industry Representative

Member: $165 early bird | $200 regular

Non-member: $255 early bird | $300 regular

Pharmacy Resident

Member: $60 early bird | $85 regular

Non-member: $95 early bird | $125 regular

Pharmacy Technician

Member: $30 early bird | $60 regular

Non-member: $60 early bird | $80 regular

Pharmacy Student

Member: $30 early bird | $60 regular

Non-member: $60 early bird | $80 regular

Hospital Administrator

Must register as the guest of a KCHP member.

Rate: $100 early bird | $130 regular

Complimentary registration. Reverse Exhibit pharmacist volunteers and speakers register at no charge. Contact the KCHP office for your registration code.

Not a KCHP member? Join or renew before you register to receive member pricing.

Hotel & room block

The Oread · Lawrence, Kansas

$179 per night, plus 10.35% state sales tax and 8% occupancy tax

Available for Friday, April 2, 2027 only

Room block cutoff: Wednesday, March 3, 2027

Check-in 4:00 pm · check-out 11:00 am

Self-parking is $25 per night. Guest room, parking, and incidental charges are billed to the individual attendee, not KCHP.

Book your room

Cancellation policy

Game plan for success

Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring?
View exhibitor & sponsorship opportunities

Questions? Contact the KCHP office at
kchppharmacy@gmail.com