Overview / Abstract: |
Pharmacists are a vital part of patient health management. The role of the pharmacist has adapted and changed based on the needs of the communities they serve. A 2015 U.S. Census Bureau reports that there are at least 350 Languages used in U.S. homes, requiring pharmacists to be able to overcome language barriers to deliver patient-centered care. The current landscape suggests that pharmacists lack the knowledge of available resources and lack of confidence to incorporate these resources into their daily practice. By completing this continuing education training program, pharmacists should be able to provide better care to limited-English proficient (LEP) patients by incorporating best practices that are explained in depth. This can help improve quality of care, reduce the chance of medication errors, and contribute to improving health literacy. This training lends itself to the overall discussion of cultural competency and health literacy among LEP patients. This module also includes an opportunity to participate in a research survey - to learn more, pay close attention to the program description available when you log-in to our CE portal. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: |
Expiration |
Dec 06, 2022 |
Discipline(s) |
Pharmacy CPE |
Format |
Online |
Cost |
12.00 |
Credits / Hours |
1 CE |
Accreditation |
ACPE |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Patsy Casalino PharmD, Hannah Hoseyni PharmD, Lori Yeterian PharmD RPh |
Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Cultural Diversity |
Keywords / Search Terms |
MCPHS University Pharmacy, ESL, Language, Interpreter, Communication |