What is the Value of Your Professional Association?
CPhA believes the role of the pharmacist is essential to quality patient healthcare as the medication expert on the healthcare team. We are your dedicated advocate in the government, business and public arenas. CPhA provides its members with the tools and environment necessary for continued professional development. Last, but not least, we are your legislative, Board of Pharmacy and Department of Health Services representative. When you align yourself with the powerful voice and resources of CPhA you protect your license, your profession, and your future.
Representation
Legislative Representation - CPhA's dedicated lobbyist offers an influential voice in the state legislature.
Grassroots Coordination - CPhA staff is experienced in grassroots development, coordination and training. "All politics are local."
Academy Representation - Representation through CPhA's eight Academies: Academy of Employee Pharmacists; Academy of Hospital Pharmacists; Academy of Pharmacy Owners; Academy of Pharmacy Specialties (encompassing Academician, Compounding, Correctional Facility, Government, Industry, Infusion Care, and Nuclear); Academy of Long Term Care; Academy of Pharmacy Technicians; Academy of Student Pharmacists and the Academy of Managed Care. Each Academy's Board of Directors is responsible for addressing issues pertinent to their setting and for representing their constituency in the CPhA House of Delegates.
Geographic Representation - Each of CPhA's eight regions are represented on the Board of Trustees and in the CPhA House of Delegates.
Board of Pharmacy and Department of Health Services Representation - Knowledgeable and aggressive staff offer input and insight into the state's pharmacy oversight entities and protect you, the pharmacy professional.
Educational Services
Continuing Education - CPhA's annual meeting and the Pharmacy Foundation's education faire, Outlook, offers over 20 hours of CE. CPhA partners with the Pharmacy Foundation of California to offer on-line CE with ACPE accredited educational programs at affordable prices, through LearnSomething. Go to link pharmacyfoundation.org/continuingeducation. CPhA members receive discounted registration fees for CPhA meetings and conventions. Up to $200 value annually!
As a member of CPhA you qualify for discounted on-line CE through Pharmacist e-Link. For a free subscription go to Pharmacist E-Link
Enhanced Communications
Stay Current - receive the weekly CEO Message email that provide you with late breaking pharmacy news and keep you with up-to-date with information on all pharmacy issues. Visit CPhA's award-winning web site at http:// www.cpha.com and remain on the cutting edge of technology.
When the legislature is in session, members will receive the Legislative updates email each week, updating members on the important legislative issues at hand.
Sign up for our email forwarded service for life through MyPharmacists.com.
Discounted Services
California Pharmacists Insurance Services - Provided through CPhA and Marsh, these insurance programs are available for pharmacy professionals from all practice settings: owners, employee pharmacists, pharmacy students, technicians and associates. Sponsored programs include: Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability, Business Owners Package, Medical, Long Term Disability, Term Life, Long Term Care, Catastrophe Major Medical, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Auto & Homeowners. Significant savings can be realized through utilization of these programs!
Effective 1/1/2007 CPhA Student Pharmacist members are provided a free professional liability insurance policy underwritten by Fireman's Fund.
For more information, visit the CPhIS website, or call a Client Service Representative at (888) 926-CPhA.
Collection Service - Carrying excess receivables that are choking off your cash flow? Turn to I.C. Systems (800) 279-3511. Over 50 years of experience.
Publications- CPhA's award-winning quarterly journal, California Pharmacist is the perfect blend of clinical articles, specialized practice setting information and Continuing Education. It also casts a keen eye to the future to keep pharmacists informed during this rapidly evolving time for the profession.
Bookstore - The American Pharmacists Association and the California Pharmacists Association are working together to save you money! For the first time ever, CPhA members may now purchase APhA pharmacy books and information resources at prices previously reserved for APhA members only—the lowest prices available! APhA publishes and sells a variety of pharmacy books and products to support all areas of practice: Drug Information and Reference, Careers and Management, Medication Therapy Management, Pharmaceutical Care, and more.
To order, simply visit www.pharmacist.com and create a login name, or use your existing log in if you are also an APhA member. Browse titles and add them to your product list. When you are ready to check out,
enter the California Pharmacists Association three-digit Offer Code: SCA, and the APhA Member Price will automatically be applied to your purchases. If you are a member of APhA and CPhA, entering Offer Code SCA on your order will trigger an APhA contribution to CPhA in support of its member services.