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APhA-ASP encourages the development of educational programs that foster legislative and political awareness of current issues within the profession of pharmacy.
Background Statement:
Pharmacy is an evolving profession. State and federal legislation affect all areas of pharmacy practice. Student pharmacists and pharmacists need to not only be aware of the legislative process; they need to understand how legislative issues regulate their profession. The Resolutions Committee feels that there is a need for continued development of educational programs on current legislation (e.g. Medicare Modernization Act of 2003) and the legislative process. These programs may include continuing education (CE) seminars, curricular electives, service projects, debates, participation in professional pharmacy meetings and state legislative days. Those educated in current issues are more apt to take action and push for needed change within the profession.
Background Statement:
Pharmacy is an evolving profession. State and federal legislation affect all areas of pharmacy practice. Student pharmacists and pharmacists need to not only be aware of the legislative process; they need to understand how legislative issues regulate their profession. The Resolutions Committee feels that there is a need for continued development of educational programs on current legislation (e.g. Medicare Modernization Act of 2003) and the legislative process. These programs may include continuing education (CE) seminars, curricular electives, service projects, debates, participation in professional pharmacy meetings and state legislative days. Those educated in current issues are more apt to take action and push for needed change within the profession.
