Updates and Emerging Topics in Pharmacy Practice

This continuing education program is intended for pharmacists and other health care professionals interested in learning about immunizations and disease prevention, pharmacist immunizers, and the status of medical marijuana in healthcare today.

After attending this seminar, the participants should be able to meet the following objectives:

Medical Marijuana (Cannabis) Comes to Pennsylvania
• Recognize the history of cannabis and cannabis legislation in the United States
• Explain the overall content of PA Act 16
• Identify approved medical conditions for cannabis use in Pennsylvania
• Discuss the potential role of pharmacists in the medical marijuana program

Update on Immunizations: What Pharmacists Need to Know
• Explain the current state of pharmacist immunization providers
• Discuss recent changes to immunization recommendations in the U.S
• Describe appropriate immunizations for patient-specific indications

Safe Travels: Recommended Vaccinations Before Traveling Abroad
• Recognize travel health resources available online • Identify vaccines routinely recommended prior to international travel
• Discuss what vaccines are indicated prior to travel in the context of three patient cases
• Describe the safety of pharmacist-led travel health patient care services