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OPA Registration Discount Cut-off is April 13: OPA Annual Conference
April 17-19, 2015 - OPA Annual Conference & Trade Show
- OPA Annual Conference & Trade Show - Register Now to Save!
- OPA Conference offers Two Breakfast Theatres
- Trade Show Preview
- PAC Breakfast Speaker Announced!
- New Practitioner Experience Event
1. OPA Annual Conference & Trade Show, April 17-19, 2015
Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Note: To receive the discounted rate, Conference registrations must be received by midnight April 13. Onsite registration rates will become effective on April 14.
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OPA 2015 Annual Conference Brochure with programming, printable registration form and conference details.
2015 FULL REGISTRATION
| Registration Deadlines | by 4/13/15 | Onsite |
|---|---|---|
| Discounted Member Rate | $299 | $329 |
|
Non-Member Rate w/discounted conf |
$454 | $484 |
| Pharmacy Resident Rate | $154 | $184 |
Full registration includes admission to all Friday, Saturday and Sunday CE Programs, handout materials, Trade Show, meals and breaks. Registration for the PAC Breakfast is separate.
ONE DAY REGISTRATION - DISCOUNTED MEMBER RATE
| Registration Deadlines | by 4/13/15 | Onsite |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | $164 | $185 |
| Saturday | $164 | $185 |
| Sunday | $104 | $125 |
ONE DAY REGISTRATION - NON-MEMBER RATE
| Registration Deadlines | by 4/13/15 | Onsite |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | $219 | $240 |
| Saturday | $219 | $240 |
| Sunday | $159 | $180 |
MEMBER RESIDENT RATE
| Registration Deadlines | by 4/13/15 | Onsite |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | $104 | $125 |
| Saturday | $104 | $125 |
| Sunday | $64 | $85 |
One day registration includes admission to CE Programs, handout materials, Trade Show, meals and breaks.
2015 OPA Annual Conference Learning Objectives
2. OPA Conference offers Two Breakfast Theatres
Friday April 17 at 7 a.m. in Room C220
Pneumococcal Pneumonia and Invasive Disease in Adults 50 and Older: Learn about prevention options for patients in your community pharmacy. Space is limited so the first 100 attendees to arrive will enjoy an OPA-sponsored breakfast and be able to participate in the Theatre. There is no continuing pharmacy education for attendance at this Theatre.
Saturday April 18 at 7 a.m. in Room C123
Protect Your Pharmacy from a Data Breach: Learn why your pharmacy is at twice the risk of a data breach as a traditional retailer and how to protect your business’ sensitive credit card and patient data from being hacked. Space is limited and registration is open until Sunday April 12 at the theatre’s webpage by using this link - http://ww2.anx.com/OPA. There is no continuing pharmacy education for attendance at this Theatre.
3. Trade Show Preview
The Trade Show, held Friday and Saturday, offers chances to win prizes at booths and at the BIG prize drawing. On Saturday, the exhibit hall is the place to enjoy lunch, network and greet friends. Some 2015 prizes may include an iPad Air, Pharmacy Prints and more. Take a sneak peek at the products, services and companies coming to the OPA Trade Show - 2015 OPA Exhibitors and Prize Donors
4. PAC Breakfast Speaker Announced!
The Ohio Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce that Representative Tim Brown (R-Bowling Green) will be our special guest speaker at the 2015 PAC Breakfast!
Join us Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:15 AM at the OPA Annual Conference & Trade Show at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Download and return the registration form from the following conference brochure if you wish to, sign up and attend ONLY the PAC Breakfast! Use this link for the reg form: https://associationdatabase.com/aws/OPA/asset_manager/get_file/94393?ver=1458
Minimum contribution for the PAC Breakfast is $100/person, with all proceeds going to the OPA Pharmacy PAC, which provides campaign funds to candidates who support pharmacist initiatives. Checks should be made payable to “OPA Pharmacy PAC.” No corporate checks please.
Link: Additional details about State Representative Tim Brown
5. New Practitioner Experience (NPX)
Did you graduate from pharmacy school within the last 7 years? Then the OPA Annual Conference is here to enhance your New Practitioner eXperience (NPX)! The vision of NPX is to be the launch pad for new practitioners to achieve personal and professional growth and success. Attending NPX events will provide you the answers you need, helping you achieve success in your pharmacy career. We’ll be hosting a special NPX event be on Saturday, April 18 at 5 p.m. featuring previous recipients of OPA’s Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award for you to meet and network with. This event is open to conference attendees only. Additional details will be provided in the conference program.
