CPPD Update 2026 Conference

Join us for a focused, single-day Continuing Professional Development (CPPD) experience designed to deliver high-impact learning from wherever you are. Engage in expert-led sessions covering timely clinical topics, practical tools, and emerging trends in pharmacy practice—all delivered online for your convenience. 

CONFERENCE DATE

Saturday, March 7, 2026, Virtual  

CONFERENCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the Conference, learners will be able to: 

1. Apply evidence-based guidelines to select first- and second-line therapies for insomnia and incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy referrals into patient care plans. 
2. Compare opioid agonist treatment options and implement updated principles of care for individuals with opioid use disorder through case-based learning. 
3. Demonstrate accurate techniques for measuring vital signs—including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure—using validated methods in hands-on workshops. 
4. Assess eligibility and administer pediatric immunizations safely by obtaining informed consent, managing adverse events, and applying BCCDC resources to troubleshoot complex scenarios. 
5. Apply practical strategies to diagnose and manage acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections, shingles, and penicillin allergy mislabeling through interactive case discussions. 

PROGRAM PROVIDER 

This conference is provided by the Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development, UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 

ACCREDITATION 

This conference is pending accreditation for Continuing Education Units (CEU) by the UBC Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development unit.  

BC File #: pending 

Credits: 5 CEUs  

A Statement of Completion will be accessible online after the conference. To receive it, attendees must complete the online conference evaluations.

MOBILE DEVICES / HANDHELD COMPUTERS 

You will need your mobile devices and/or computers to access the Zoom link to participate in this virtual conference. The Zoom link and any other additional materials will be available in the course when it opens on February 28, 2026. 

Please contact pharmsci.cppd@ubc.ca with any CPPD Update Conference questions.