Pharmacy Technicians

Navigating the Midyear can be challenging, especially when you want to be sure to attend all the great events planned just for you! Here you will find information you need to maximize your experience at the 44th Midyear Clinical Meeting. Enjoy!

Events

  • Opening Session - Don't miss our exciting Opening Session featuring Dennis Quaid and the presidential address by ASHP President Lynnae M. Mahaney on Monday, December 7, 9:00am - 10:30am. Arrive early to get a good seat! Venetian Ballroom, Level 2

  • Pharmacy Technician Welcome at First Timer’s Lounge - Relax and network with other pharmacy technicians during this specially designated hour in the Lounge. You do not have to be a Midyear first-timer to attend this pharmacy technician event. Join us in the lounge on Monday, December 7 from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Room 2702-Bassano

  • Exhibit Hall and Meet the Experts - Check out the exhibit hall with over 100 exhibitors and meet some of the experts on Monday and Tuesday from 12:00am - 3:00pm, and Wednesday from 11:00am - 2:00pm.

  • Wednesday Evening Concert Finale - Enjoy yourself at the Wednesday Concert Finale on Wednesday, 8:00pm - 11:00pm. The event will feature live music that will appeal across generations and have everyone singing or on their feet dancing to some of their favorite songs. Venetian Ballroom, Level 2

  • Experience the Extraordinary! Networking Lunch with Craig Karges - Join the award winning entertainer for our Thursday networking session from 12:05pm - 1:50pm. Craig Karges' performance is an extraordinary blend of mystery, humor, psychology and intuition. Palazzo Ballroom, Level 5

Programming

  • Educational Sessions of Your Choice
    Sunday, December 6

  • Advancing the Pharmacy Technician Team: Innovative Roles for PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technicians
    Monday, December 7, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Venetian A, Level 2

  • Guiding and Changing the Professional of Pharmacy Technicians Tuesday, December 8, 8:00 am – 11:00 am, Room 2304-Titian

  • Liability for Pharmacy Technicians: Protecting Yourself and Your Hospital Tuesday, December 8, 2:00pm – 3:00 pm, Room 2204-Titian

  • Pharmacy Technicians and the Pharmacy Profession-A Winning Combination Tuesday, December 8, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Room 2304-Titian

  • Educational Sessions of Your Choice
    Wednesday, December 9

  • Strategies for Pharmacists and Technicians: Dealing with Difficult People
    Thursday, December 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm

  • Gaining Trust: Building Credibility as Part of the Medical Team
    Thursday, December 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

NOTE: Pharmacy Technicians may attend any educational sessions on any day/time. Session designated with a “T” may be more appropriate for pharmacy technicians. Check your onsite program book for complete details.


Midyear Bonus

Stay through Thursday and win free registration for next year’s meeting! Attendees still in educational sessions at the close of the meeting on Thursday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. are eligible to win a free registration for the 2010 Midyear Clinical Meeting in Anaheim, California. Just recycle your name badge in your session room for the drawing.


Additional Questions

If you have additional questions, please call 1-866-279-0681 or email educserv@ashp.org.

Things You Should Know
  • Registration Hours

  • Exhibit Hall Hours
    Monday and Tuesday, 11:00am - 3:00pm
    Wednesday, 11:00am - 2:00pm

  • Attire - The attire at ASHP national meetings is business casual.

 

Social Networking

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