2026 Annual Point-of-Care Test and Treat Update

Point-of-care test-and-treat services continue to evolve as new clinical guidelines, testing technologies, and pharmacy practice models expand opportunities for timely patient care. This course provides an annual update on key trends, evidence-based recommendations, patient assessment strategies, and operational considerations that shape the delivery of test-and-treat services across pharmacy settings. You will gain practical insights to support decision-making, optimize workflows, and enhance the implementation and sustainability of these services in your practice. Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to: 1. Describe emerging trends and evolving clinical guidance that impact pharmacy-based point-of-care testing and test-and-treat services. 2. Explain point-of-care testing processes, including appropriate test selection and specimen collection techniques used in pharmacy practice. 3. Identify regulatory and workflow considerations relevant to technician involvement in test-and-treat services. 4. Recognize patient scenarios that may warrant point-of-care testing and pharmacist evaluation for treatment. 5. Support the implementation and delivery of test-and-treat services through effective workflow coordination and patient engagement. Elizabeth Skoy, Pharm D, RPh Professor North Dakota State University Elizabeth Skoy has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Course fee includes course materials and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor. Course is non-refundable. Initial Release Date: September 15, 2026 Planned Expiration Date: November 14, 2026 Recording, capturing, or sharing any part of this presentation is strictly prohibited. This includes the use of AI note-taking tools, audio/video devices, or screen capture technology. Please help us protect the privacy of our speakers and the integrity of the educational content. Copyright 2026, CEimpact. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction of this course without express permission is strictly forbidden. Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0107-0000-26-225-L01-T Application-based CPE Activity Release Date: May 13, 2026 Planned Expiration Date: November 13, 2026 System Requirements: Download PDF (opens in new window) CEImpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Obtain CPE credit by completing the course, followed by the exam and evaluation (if applicable). Once successfully completed, your course will appear in your Completed Courses tab. Access your CPE statement of credit at www.MyCPEMonitor.net. ¹CEImpact provides you with two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. The learner will not receive CPE credit after two failed attempts.