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Advancing Knowledge to Practice: Optimizing Severe Asthma Care in the Age of Biologics
Michael E. Wechsler, MD and Jonathan Corren, MD, discuss the clinical differentiation of asthma subgroups and the characterization of inflammatory pathways, as well as biomarkers for severe asthma and their application to clinical practice. They review the latest treatment options, focusing on new biologic-based targeted therapies, differentiating between biologic agents and their mechanism of action, as well as the latest safety and efficacy data of targeted therapy. They also discuss optimal... |
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Alzheimer's Disease: A Review of the Pathophysiology and Treatment Options
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Pharmacy Technician Series: Cultural Competency With Transgender Patients
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The Why and How for Combination Basal Insulin + GLP-1RA Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes
John Anderson, MD, and Vivian Fonseca, MD, provide their clinical insights into the rapidly evolving use of combined basal insulin and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) therapy for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
CONTENT AREAS
• Unmet needs
• Experience with basal insulin/GLP-1RA
• FRC basal insulin/GLP-1RAs
• Insulin degludec/liraglutide (DUAL)
• Insulin glargine/lixisenatide (LixiLan-L, -O)
• Using FRC basal insulin/GLP-1RAs... |
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Major Depressive Disorder and Management of Population Health
Major Depressive Disorder and Management of Population Health
Release date: July 23, 2018
Expiration date: July 23, 2019
Target audience: Physicians, pharmacists, and managed care professionals
Type of activity: Application
Length of podcast: 1 hour
Fee: Free
Activity Overview
The behavioral health care landscape is evolving and healthcare professionals are becoming more aware of the need to improve patient care and adherence to treatment. This activity examines the prevalence of... |
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Acute Coronary Syndrome: Getting to the Heart of the Matter for Pharmacists
This activity is accredited for health-system pharmacists and pharmacy technicians that manage patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS).
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Pharmacy
• Identify patients at risk for ACS
• Explain the distinct phases of the continuum of IHD and ACS: UA, NSTEMI, and STEMI in order to assist the care team in managing patients as they progress through treatment
• Review recent advances in t... |
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Inject-Safe Barrier Bandages
This 1-minute (non-accredited) short-course provides training on Inject-Safe Barrier Bandages and how they prevent the transfer of bloodborne pathogens. Inject-Safe Barrier bandages self-seal to contain bleeding following an injection or immunization protecting the patient and healthcare provider. They meet the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard's definition on "Engineering Control" to reduce employee exposure. |
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An Introduction to Pharmacogenomics (PGx)
This 15-minute (non-accredited) short-course provides a brief introduction to the study of pharmacogenomics (PGx) and its importance in pharmacotherapy. Presented by Dr. David Kisor, PharmD, FCP, Manchester University. |
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Evaluating 503B Outsourcing Providers
This 10-minute course (non-accredited) provided by LDT Health Solutions serves to develop an understanding of the 2017 regulatory landscape as it relates to evaluating 503B outsourcing providers. This course is recommended to anyone currently in process of assessing 503B services. Content is provided by LDT Health Solutions: Lou Diorio RPh, FaPhA and Dave Thomas, RPh, MBA. |
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Spanish for Pharmacists
A comprehensive course for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to learn basic Spanish language skills to improve their patient counseling and communication skills in a pharmacy. Spanish for Pharmacists provides education on pharmacy "one liners", tips to communicate with Spanish speaking patients, alphabet, punctuation, general vocabulary, numbers, colors, and more! |
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Cardinal Health: The Innovative Delivery Solutions Group | An Overview
This short course provides an overview of the various products, services, and career opportunities available with Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions or IDS. The course contains information on pharmacy management, remote order entry, and telepharmacy. As well as insights right from the Talent Acquisition Manager at Cardinal Health IDS. |
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Actemra (tocilizumab) | Administration
This 4-minute (non-accredited) short-course on Actemra (tocilizumab) administration provides patient-facing counseling information while demonstrating patient counseling technique. It is intended for healthcare students and practitioners (pharmacy, nursing, medical, allied health) to improve patient counseling and patient communication skills. Counseling information includes: how to administer the medication and proper technique. |
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Benlysta (belimumab) | Patient Counseling & Communication
A 3-minute (non-accredited) short-course on Benlysta (belimumab) | This course provides patient-facing counseling information while demonstrating patient counseling technique. It is intended for healthcare students and practitioners (pharmacy, nursing, medical, allied health) to improve patient counseling and patient communication skills. Counseling information includes: drug indications, dosing, and common side effects. |
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Carvedilol | Patient Counseling & Communication Skills
A 3-minute (non-accredited) short-course on Carvedilol | This course provides patient-facing counseling information while demonstrating patient counseling technique. It is intended for healthcare students and practitioners (pharmacy, nursing, medical, allied health) to improve patient counseling and patient communication skills. Counseling information includes: drug indications, dosing, and common side effects. |
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Insulin U-100 Vials | Administration
A 3-minute (non-accredited) short-course on Insulin U-100 Vials Administration. Providing patient-facing counseling information while demonstrating patient counseling technique. It is intended for healthcare students and practitioners (pharmacy, nursing, medical, allied health) to improve patient counseling and patient communication skills. Counseling information includes: how to administer the medication and proper technique. |
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CareerEDGE | Interview Preparation & Advice provided by Pharmacy Recruiters
This 33-minute course (non-accredited) provides interview preparation and career advice for pharmacy students and pharmacy tech students provided by actual pharmacy recruiters throughout various practice settings (community, health system, academia, and pharma)! Learn tips on what to do in an interview, what not to do, qualities they are looking for, commonly asked questions, and more. |
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340B Drug Pricing Discount Program | An Overview
This 1-minute (non-accredited) short-course provides an overview of the 340B Drug Pricing Discount Program. It is a ten minute, need-to-know overview of this topic for pharmacy students, tech students, and professionals to gain a working knowledge of 340B - who developed the program, which health systems qualify for the program, and how it impacts patients. |
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The Pharmacy Experience | A Comprehensive Overview of the Pharmacy Market
A ten-hour, 68 module course (non-accredited) serving as an introduction to the pharmacy market and perfect for pharmacy students, pharmacy tech students, professionals new to the pharmacy market, and practitioners. The Pharmacy Experience course explores critical need-to-know subjects, practice settings, roles in a pharmacy, services, and pharmacy technology. |
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Asthma Community Pharmacy Series
Asthma is a prevalent health condition with significant public health, quality of life, and economic consequences. With increasing numbers of respiratory delivery devices being used to deliver medication to the lung, pharmacists need to keep current on asthma devices. Pharmacists can help improve patient outcomes by identifying at-risk patients and intervening briefly to ensure proper inhalation technique.
This series demonstrates evidence-based interventions that are sensitive to the const... |
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The A-B-Cs of Kids and Medication: Re-Schooling Pharmacists and Families for Best Outcomes
Chronic and acute illness is common in school-aged children in the
United States. This requires administration of medication during the school day.
While various organizations have published guidelines on how to best manage
medication in children who attend school, no universal policies exist. This creates
opportunities for pharmacists. Each school district is positioned to create
its own best practices. Pharmacists can work with school staff, parents, guardians,
and affected youths to i... |
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Engaging Patients in Osteoporosis Care: Start Early, Never Stop
With an increasing number of individuals at risk for and diagnosed
with osteoporosis, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have opportunities
to engage patients and collaborate with health care providers in the
delivery of patient-centered care. It is essential for those involved in osteoporosis
care to review the basics, including its pathophysiology, identify risk factors
to conduct appropriate screening following national guideline recommendations,
evaluate diagnostic results, and sel... |
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New Oral Anticoagulants: Factor IIa and Xa Inhibitors
In this knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Michael Smith, RPh, PharmD, CACP discusses the new oral anticoagulation agents.
Target Audience:
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy
This activity is not accredited for technicians
Learning objectives:
At the conclusion of the activity, pharmacists will be able to:
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Vitamin K Antagonist Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacogenomics
In this knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Mary Jane Mattern, PharmD, CACP discusses the pharmacology and pharmacotherapy of heparin, low molecular weight heparin and fondaparinux.
Target Audience
Target Audience
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy.
This activity is not accredited for technicians.
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Heparin/Low Molecular Weight Heparin and Fondaparinux Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
In this knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Mary Jane Mattern, PharmD, CACP discusses the pharmacology and pharmacotherapy of heparin, low molecular weight heparin and fondaparinux.
Target Audience
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy.
This activity is not accredited for technicians.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusi... |
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Hypercoagulable States
In this knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Anuja Rizal discusses her experience with starting an anticoagulation clinic.
Target Audience
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy.
This activity is not accredited for technicians.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the activity, pharmacists will be able to:
Describe inherited hypercoagulable states
Describe acquired hypercoagulable states
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Risk Management in Anticoagulation
In this knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Michael Smith, PharmD, CACP, BCPS discusses the main issues related to the management of risk when pharmacists are involved in anticoagulation management.
Target Audience
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy.
This activity is not accredited for technicians.
Learning Objectives
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Pharmacist Reimbursement for Anticoagulation Services
In this knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Michael Smith, RPh, PharmD, CACP discusses pharmacist reimbursement issues for anticoagulation services.
Target Audience
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy.
This activity is not accredited for technicians.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the activity, pharmacists w... |
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Available Strategies to Reverse Oral Anticoagulation Medications
In this application-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Michael Smith, PharmD, CACP discusses the reversal of oral anticoagulation medications.
Target Audience:
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy
This activity is not accredited for technicians
Learning objectives:
At the conclusion of the activity, pharmacists will be able t... |
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Perioperative Management of Warfarin Interruption
In this application-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr. Victoria Lambert, PharmD, CACP discuss the important aspects of utilizing bridge therapy for patients on long-term anticoagulation.
Target Audience
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy.
This activity is not accredited for technicians.
Learning Objectives
At the... |
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Developing an Anticoagulation Clinic
In this knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Anuja Rizal discusses her experience with starting an anticoagulation clinic.
Target Audience
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy.
This activity is not accredited for technicians.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the activity, pharmacists will be able to:
Di... |
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Challenging Topics in Anticoagulation
In this application-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Michael Smith, PharmD, CACP discusses challenging topics in anticoagulation).
Target Audience:
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy
This activity is not accredited for technicians
Learning objectives:
At the conclusion of the activity, pharmacists will be able to... |
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Case Studies in Drug Interactions with Anticoagulation Therapy
In this application-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Philip Hritcko, PharmD, CACP discusses the important drug interactions with anticoagulation therapy and discusses cases related to drug interactions.
Target Audience
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy.
This activity is not accredited for technicians.
Learning Objec... |
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Laboratory Monitoring Anticoagulation
In this knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Michael Smith, RPh, PharmD, CACP discusses the various laboratory tests for monitoring anticoagulation therapy.
Target Audience:
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy
This activity is not accredited for technicians
Learning objectives:
At the conclusion of the activity,... |
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2016 - Health Care for Women Over 40
2016 - Health Care for Women Over 40
Content Origination Date: Apr 11, 2016 ‐ Content Expiration Date: May 2, 2019
Total CE Credits:
45.00 - Physician
45.00 - RN / NP (All RNs/Nurses except CA RNs)
45.00 - CA RN/CA BRN
11.25 - Pharmacology
The latest research will be translated into clinical pearls and evidence-based approaches for assessing and managing a variety of issues related to perimenopause, menopause and aging will be explored in sessions from this online conferen... |
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2016 - Neonatal Pharmacology
2016 - Neonatal Pharmacology
Content Origination Date: Apr 14, 2016 ‐ Content Expiration Date: May 5, 2019
Total CE Credits:
32.00 - Physician
32.00 - RN / NP (All RNs/Nurses except CA RNs)
32.00 - CA RN/CA BRN
20.00 - Pharmacology
20.50 - Pharmacist
This online conference offers cutting edge information from leading clinicians and researchers in neonatology focusing on an interdisciplinary team approach to the pharmacologic treatment of critically ill newborns. You wil... |
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2016 - Contraceptive Technology Boston
2016 - Contraceptive Technology Boston
Content Origination Date: Apr 24, 2016 ‐ Content Expiration Date: May 12, 2019
Total CE Credits:
76.00 - Physician
76.00 - RN / NP (All RNs/Nurses except CA RNs)
76.00 - CA RN/CA BRN
19.50 - Pharmacology
The changing medical and policy climates continue to challenge reproductive health care providers, as we work at keeping our focus on providing high quality, evidence-based care for our patients. The 2016 online conference features cu... |
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2018 Federal Pharmacy Law Update - Technician
Ongoing developments in Congress and federal agencies impact a pharmacist’s practice. This activity will provide an update on current federal legislative and regulatory activities pertaining to pharmacy. Topics include an update on the provider status initiative, PBM transparency and other legislation affecting the profession. Regulatory updates on the Drug Quality and Security Act implementation, the Medicare Part D program, FDA initiatives and efforts to address the opioid issue will also ... |
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Overcoming the Addiction: Tobacco Use and Dependence and Approved Therapies for Treatment
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PCSK9 Inhibitors and Hypercholesterolemia
See web site |
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Pharmacy Technician Series: Understanding Depression Medications
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Pharmacy Technician Series: Antibiotic Safety - Allergies, Adverse Effects, and Other Considerations
See web page |
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Pharmacy Technician Series: Common Drugs for Frequently Encountered Disease States in the Community Pharmacy
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Pharmacy Technician Series. Demistifying the Mist: Inhalers for Chronic Respiratory Conditions
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20th Annual Dermatology in the Keys
There is an acute shortage of dermatologists in the United States. Dermatologists are shifting away from medical dermatology with many now focusing on cosmetic and oncologic procedures. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are rapidly becoming the medical dermatology providers as are primary care physicians. Medical and basic dermatologic surgery procedures have been identified as high priority in several needs assessment surveys for CME.
Several mini-symposia, focusing on the diagn... |
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Neurology Update: A Broad Review for the Practicing Clinician
Conference Overview:
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are affected by neurological disorders. As the prevalence of neurologic conditions continues to rise, primary care clinicians are increasingly encountering and managing these conditions. In parallel, the complexity of treating patients with neurological disorders is rapidly changing as new research and treatments impact practice.
Neurology Update will provide a broad review on the emerging approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, m... |
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Improving Health Outcomes in Chronic Disease
Conference Overview:
Comprehensive healthcare interventions increasingly show positive reductions in chronic disease. Patients live healthier lives by keeping cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose at moderate levels, engaging in daily physical activity, eating a well-balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding tobacco products.
Optimal management of patients with chronic diseases and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors requires strategies that support better patient self-managemen... |
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Human Teratogens Course
As the only program of its kind nationally, the Human Teratogens Course will provide balanced and comprehensive information on the current knowledge and controversies in the field of teratology and counseling for pregnancy exposures. The faculty, many of whom are teratology and toxicology experts, will present lectures that will cover basic principles of teratology, embryology, and epidemiology as well as detailed information regarding maternal conditions and environmental exposures which may... |
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Heartburn: Appropriate Use of OTC Medications
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest that may radiate toward the neck, throat, and occasionally, the back. It most often results from the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. Heartburn is among the most common gastrointestinal complaints, and is a common reason people seek medical care. The worldwide prevalence of reflux symptoms that occur at least once a week is estimated to be 13%, but varies widely among countries. In the US, the prevalence ranges from 6% to 30%. It is h... |
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Evaluating and Treating Pain
Updates and Practice Recommendations to Optimize the Assessment and Treatment of Pain -- Headache, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic, Myofascial, Cancer, Abdominal, Pelvic, Musculoskeletal, and Spinal Pain --In the past year, there have been significant changes in how we address pain related to the above conditions. This Harvard Medical School CME program expediently and effectively ensures you are current with these changes and can incorporate them into practice to better assess pain complaints and d... |
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Optimizing the Management of Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI)
Recorded at a prominent infectious-disease conference in October 2018, Carlene Muto, MD and Sahil Khanna, MBBS discuss new clinical practice guidelines from IDSA/SHEA and clinical best practices for optimal treatment of C. difficile infection. A C. difficile patient and survivor of 8 infection recurrences (9 total infections) also presents her story for expert panel discussion/analysis and audience questions.
The purpose of this activity is to update physicians and pharmacists on the 2017 ... |
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