Becky L. Armor , Pharm.D., CDE
Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmacy: Clinical and Administrative Sciences
Research Summary
Clinical Practices
Ambulatory Care, Diabetes, Reimbursement for clinical pharmacy services
Specialties
Primary care with an emphasis on diabetes management and education.
Research Interests
Quality Improvement project Pharmacotherapy services performed annually. 2004 Aspirin Initiative 2003 Pneumovax Initiative
Education & Experience
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1995
- ASHP Specialty Residency in Primary Care, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1998-99
- ASHP Pharmacy Practice Residency, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, 1995-96
- Pre pharmacy, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 1990-92
- Board Certification Certified Diabetes Educator #0992-0015, 1999
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor, OU College of Pharmacy, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma July 2002 – present
- Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Intermountain Health Care, Salt Lake City, Utah 1999
- Part-time staff pharmacist, Norman Regional Hospital, Norman, Oklahoma, 1996-1998
Teaching Experience
- PHAR 7412, Advanced Diabetes Elective. (coordinator and lecturer)
- PHAR 7883, Pharm Care VIII. Pathophysiology and therapeutics of anemias
- PA 7106, Headaches/Migraines lecture to physician associate students. Spring 2004.
- PHAR 7024 and PHAR 7030, Ambulatory Care Clerkship
- PHPRC 7321, Introduction to Clinical Clerkship. Dealing with the Health Care Environment to Optimize Patient Care, 50-minute lecture. Utah School of Pharmacy Pharm.D. students. April 2001.
Honors & Service
Fellowships
- Pharmacotherapy Services, Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality, Diabetes Outpatient Quality Award, 2002
Memberships
- 1993-Present: Western Oklahoma Diabetes Educators
- 1993-Present: American Association of Diabetes Educators
- 1993-Present: American College of Clinical Pharmacy
- 1993-Present: Oklahoma Pharmacists Association
- 1993-Present: American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
Service
- 2003-05, Curriculum Committee
- 2004, American Diabetes Association Volunteer, ADA Walk
Selected Publications & Presentations
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Burt R, Townsend S, Armor B. Cardiovascular risk and TZD's: Safe therapy for the elderly? The Consultant Pharmacist 2009; 24(5): 392-394.
- Armor BL, Britton ML. Diabetes Mellitus Non-Glucose Monitoring: Point-of-Care Testing. Review article. Annals of Pharmacotherapy 38: 1039-1047. June 2004. Published online April 30, 2004.
- Letassy NA, Armor BL, Britton ML, Farmer K. Pharmacist-Managed Diabetes Service in a Family Medicine Practice Improves Patient Outcomes. Drug Benefit Trends. Diabetes Trends Supplement October 2003. 21-32.
- Armor BL, Farmer KC. Pharmacist Impact on Diabetes Outcomes in a Primary Care Setting. Abstract. Poster presentation. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. December 10, 2003.
- Hughes D, Armor B. Pharmacist as Care Manager in a Primary Care Setting: A 3-month pilot study. Abstract. Poster presentation. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. December 10, 2003.