Oncology Essentials for the Pharmacy Technician

Type of Activity: Disease State Management/Drug Therapy (UAN) # 0008-0000-26-031-L01-T 

Accredited for: 1 CE

Release Date: June 5, 2026

Expiration Date: June 6, 2029

Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE activity, pharmacy technicians should be able to:

  1. Recognize big picture differences between chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy and their role in cancer treatment. 
  2. Outline key dosing considerations and the importance of supportive care medications for patients undergoing cancer treatment. 
  3. Recognize the importance of the pharmacy technician’s role in oncology care and discuss strategies to proactively anticipate cancer patient needs. 

About the Presenter

Laura Cannon, PharmD, MPH, BCOP | Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice Division | The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Instructions to complete this continuing pharmacy technician education (CPE) topic.

  1. Click WATCH VIDEO to view the recorded lecture. Viewing the entire lecture is a required element of this CPE.
  2. After viewing the recorded lecture, click PAY TO GET QUIZ.  The link takes you to your  cart to pay for the test.
    • After paying for the test, receive an email with a unique link to take the test and claim CE.
    • Copy and paste the unique link into your browser search engine.
    • Provide profile information- NABP e-Profile ID # and DOB (mmdd) are required. 
  3. Complete the test with a minimum score of 80%. You are allowed 3 opportunities to reach this minimum score.
  4. Complete the activity evaluation form.
  5. Transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service. Please allow 7-days for the credit to appear in your account.

 The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education (CPE). This activity is eligible for ACPE credit.