The J & J Pharmacy Podcast

Episode 86: Jurisprudence Mini-Series - Pharmacy Operations

We finally made it! In this last section of the jurisprudence module, we review all the rules associated with Pharmacy Operations. This included covering the various different kinds of licenses a pharmacy can have, what a “lock-and-leave” pharmacy is, the differences between compounding and manufacturing, what it means to be a licensee vs. proprietor, and much more. Stay tuned as this is a dense one, make sure to take breaks, you’re in the home stretch now, enjoy!

Episode 85: Jurisprudence Mini-Series - Pharmacist Prescribing in Alberta

In this second to last section of the Jurisprudence study guide, we cover Pharmacist Prescribing in Alberta. This was a fun one to record as we covered what the fundamentals of prescribing are, which include individual competence, informed consent, and many others. Next, we breezed through what the requirements are for how a pharmacist gets their additional prescribing authority, before switching over to the more heavy discussion revolving around the different situations that are considered appropriate for a pharmacist to prescribe. Don’t miss out on all the important details as this was a very packed episode, make sure to listen closely!

Episode 84: Jurisprudence Mini-Series - Drug and Health Care Products

We’re nearing the end of our Jurisprudence Mini-Series! In this episode, we cover the section of Drug and Health Care Products. As the name suggests, we really cover the basics of what the different Drug schedules are and where you might find them, in the pharmacy or otherwise. Then we switch gears to go over the new updated Prescription Regulation Chart by the Alberta College of Pharmacy. Finally, we end the episode with a quick review of the TPP Medication List and some specific medications you should be aware of. This was a shorter episode but we hope you enjoy it nonetheless!

Episode 83: Jurisprudence Mini-Series - Dispensing Part 2

And we keep moving! Here is part 2 of our Dispensing section in the Jurisprudence Mini-Series. We finish things off by talking about the steps to take in cases of fraudulent prescriptions, the standards surrounding providing drug information to patients, what it takes to actually properly label and prepare medications, and finally define what repackaging really is.

Episode 82: Jurisprudence Mini-Series - Dispensing Part 1

In the next part of our Jurisprudence Mini-Series, we talk about Dispensing. It’s a lengthy section, so we’ve turned it into two parts for you guys, making it a little easier to listen to. As such, in this first part we talk about general dispensing procedures, what transfers-in and transfers-out require, how to recognize valid prescriptions (including those tricky ones from vets), and the different prescribing authorities of the various other health disciplines we should be aware of. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to tune into part 2!

Episode 81: Jurisprudence Mini-Series - Ethics and Professionalism

Continuing with the next part of our Jurisprudence Mini-Series, we kick things off with the study guide and review the first section, titled: Ethics and Professionalism. As its name entails, we discuss the statutes and legislations that apply to pharmacy practice, the role of Alberta College of Pharmacy, what it means to be a pharmacy professional, and a lot more! This is a bit of a longer episode, but we hope the side stories and opinions we bring forward make it for interesting listening, enjoy!

Episode 80: Jurisprudence Mini-Series - What is it?

In this first part of our Jurisprudence Mini-Series, we cover the basics of what the ACP Ethics & Jurisprudence Exam actually is. Notably, we talk about what the exam covers and the specific format in which it is tested. Also discussed was the process in which you need to follow in order to register for the exam, and finally what to expect on the day of the exam itself. We hope this episode serves as a solid foundation for the material dense episodes to come!

Episode 79: Explaining The New Mini-Series Format

Hey! We have a quick one for you today as Jared and I explain the ins-and-outs of our Mini-Series format. Inspired by our earlier Placement Spotlight Series, this new format will allow us to take more time to dive deeper into topics. Don’t worry though, we will still have our stand-alone episodes when a current or interesting topic comes up. Thanks for tuning in!

Episode 78: Monkeypox

In today’s episode we cover a virus that has been circulating both in the world and the news. Called Monkeypox, this virus has literally gone viral as cases of it have been reported in countries such as the United States and Canada. Take a listen to learn more about what Monkeypox is, how it spreads, what are some signs and symptoms, how to diagnose and treat it, and finally listen to a first hand account of what it’s like to be infected.
 

Episode 77: Rhonda Roedler

In today’s episode, we are joined by Rhonda Roedler, a Pharmacist, Clinical Practice Leader, Residency Coordinator, aspiring music teacher, and everything in between!
 
Graduating from the University of Alberta with a Bachelors in Pharmacy degree in 1999, Rhonda then went on to complete a hospital residency with Calgary Regional Health Authority in 2000. Not long after, she began her career at the Peter Lougheed Hospital, where she worked in Cardiology and helped the team expand their services to Critical Care in 2003. It was not until 2007 that Rhonda went back to school to obtain her PharmD degree from the University of Washington. With her additional education, it was a seamless transition into her next role as Clinical Practice Leader within Medicine at Foothills Medical Center in 2008. Fast forward several years, and along the way Rhonda began a clinical practice at Diabetes Center Calgary, became Residency Coordinator with Calgary Zone, and helped open South Health Campus in 2012, where she now serves as Clinical Practice Leader. Despite her ever-changing roles, one thing that remains constant for Rhonda is her passion for Diabetes practice, wherein she has been working with the Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition Strategic Clinical Network on Inpatient Glycemic Management. From her work has sprung various policies and publications on topics ranging from Basal-Bolus insulin therapy, to determining risk factors for patients developing hyperglycemia perioperatively. If that wasn’t enough, Rhonda also is an Education Coordinator, where she is mainly responsible for maintaining clinical orientation and discerning new and alternative methods of delivering education.
 
Continuing with the education theme, a fun fact about Rhonda that was mentioned earlier is that she is working towards becoming a music teacher through the Royal Conservatory of Music. She currently has 7 piano students and one student on flute!
 
Well, we had a lot of fun chatting with Rhonda about everything you need to know about the Calgary Pharmacy Residency Program, and we hope it’s also music to your ears!