Getting Started: Pharmacy RSS

Regularly scheduled series (RSS) are a series of multiple live continuing pharmacy education sessions that occur on an ongoing, scheduled basis (ex. weekly, monthly, quarterly) for the same audience. Examples of CPE activities that commonly meet this definition include grand rounds, tumor boards, morbidity and mortality (M&M) conferences, and journal club.

If your activity meets this definition, please contact us to schedule a mandatory training session at pharmacyce@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3640.

Reference: Faculty Guide - Standards and policies for speakers

The steps below outline the process for RSS programs.

Step 1: Initial Documents

The following documents need to be submitted every year for renewing programs, or at least 60 days prior to a new program, before any program promotion is started. Application and supporting documentation must be fully approved by VCU School of Pharmacy before any credit may be offered for an activity session.

• All new programs must submit a completed CE Activity Application
  Download: Pharmacy CE Application
  Submit at least 60 business days before event date to avoid rush review fee Reference: Learning Objectives Verbs - All CPE Activities approved as Knowledge activities must utilize verbs from this list in the learning objectives for the activity. Verbs outside of this list will not be approved for credit.
• Program Session List in the agenda section of the application, please submit a list of the planned session dates. Speakers/topics identified for each day are not required at the time of application for RSS. A draft listing is acceptable.
• Planning committee Conflict of Interest disclosure forms
  Download: Pharmacy COI Disclosure Form
• Resolution of Conflict(s) of Interest Forms for all Planners
  Download: Pharmacy Resolution of Conflict Form for PLANNERS

Step 2: Items due 10 days in advance of each session

All items below must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of each session in order to receive credit. Send all items to pharmacyce@vcu.edu.

• Activity Announcement
  Download: RSS Flyer Template Instructions
• Presentation Title and Objectives
• Speaker/Presenter Information including:
  • CV or Biosketch
  • Conflict of Interest disclosure form
    Download: Pharmacy COI Disclosure Form
  • Resolution of Conflict of Interest form (if applicable)
    Download: Pharmacy Resolution of Conflict Form for PRESENTERS
• Presentation, active learning documentation and any educational materials/handouts
• Learner assessment materials (ex. post-test, case vignettes)

Step 3: Items due 10 days following each session

If applicable, submit the completed learner assessments within 10 days following the session.