This course will showcase the pivotal role pharmacy technicians trained as community health workers (CHWs) play and their ability to act as a connector between pharmacies, healthcare systems, and underserved communities to promote health equity. Additionally, content will explore professional growth opportunities and the collaborative aspects associated with becoming a CHW, empowering learners to make a meaningful impact on their communities.

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
1. Identify the regulatory and financial drivers of health equity services
2. Define Community Health Worker (CHW)
3. Recognize the pivotal role of CHWs in acting as a bridge between healthcare systems and underserved communities to improve health equity
4. Discuss the potential advantages, growth opportunities, and collaborative training associated with being a CHW

Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP
CEO, Seguridad
Managing Network Facilitator, CPESN Health Equity

Nathan McGregor, CPhT- CHW
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Professional Pharmacy

Dr. Galdo discloses that his spouse is employed by Eli Lilly and is a former employee of Prime Therapeutics. He is also the CEO of Seguridad, Inc. and Managing Network Facilitator of CPESN Health Equity. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Nathan MacGregor has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 

This Course Meets Health Equity Compliance Requirements for Washington State.

Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Initial Release Date: December 1, 2023
Planned Expiration Date: December 1, 2026

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