How Does Change Happen? Introduction to Social and Behavioral Theory for Pharmacists: Homestudy
A frank discussion about behavior theories and how health is impacted.
Target Audience
All pharmacists
Learning Objectives
At the completion of the activity, the participant will be able to:
• Describe how social and behavioral theories are utilized to explain factors that affect the health of individuals and populations
• Identify basic theories, concepts, and models from a range of social and behavioral disciplines
• Describe data supporting the use of social and behavioral theories in pharmacy and/or public health initiatives
- Recognize how social and behavioral theories may be applied to a pharmacy-based case study.
Rebecca Cope, PharmD, MPH, BCACP Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Dr. Rebecca Cope is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY.. She obtained her PharmD degree from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Albany, NY. Her post-graduate training includes a PGY-1 pharmacy residency at The Brooklyn Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, a PGY-2 residency in Underserved Care and Global Health at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA, and obtaining her Master of Public Health degree from Long Island University. In addition to her academic and clinical roles at LIU Pharmacy, Dr. Cope serves as the Assistant Director for the Office of International Affairs where she provides administrative support for pharmacy students participating in international rotations and related College initiatives. Her research focuses on the pharmacists’ role as the medication expert in ambulatory care settings, both in the United States and abroad. She is certified by New York State to practice collaborative drug therapy management and maintains a clinical practice as a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY.
There are no conflicts of interest with this presenter.
ACPE UAN # 0042-0000-23-069-H99-P
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPEThe Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.