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OACs and Patients with Malignancies (Part 3 of 3)
Direct acting oral anti-coagulants (DOACs) are a newer class of medications with emerging clinical recommendations and evidence for safe use. Cardiologists and pharmacists have key roles to play as part of the care team to help ensure efficacy and safety of DOACs within the severely ill patient population. |
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Is It Just Vision Change and Cataracts " Timely Diagnose and Treat Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX)
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of pediatricians, primary care physicians, opthalmologists, optometrists, neurologists, gastroenterologists, geneticists, genetic counselors, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Vision change and cataracts are cardinal early presentations of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX). This program will discuss disease recognition as well as diagnosis and treatment of CTX.
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Ending the HIV Epidemic in the Southeast: Strategies to Increase PrEP Uptake in Rural and Underserved Communities Part 1: Getting to PrEP: Normalizing Sexual Health Conversations
Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other health professionals who serve patients in rural and underserved communities.
Program Overview
In rural and underserved areas, primary care clinicians are instrumental in identifying individuals at risk for HIV who may benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). However, clinician discomfort when initiating and navi... |
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Ending the HIV Epidemic in the Southeast: Strategies to Increase PrEP Uptake in Rural and Underserved Communities Part 2: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): Putting HIV Prevention Into Practice
Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other health professionals who serve patients in rural and underserved communities.
Program Overview
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines for the management of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) which include new recommendations for initial and follow-up HIV testing. In thi... |
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Part 3: HIV Prevention - Optimizing PrEP Adherence and Engagement
Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other health professionals who serve patients in rural and underserved communities.
Program Overview
The burden of HIV disproportionately impacts rural and underserved parts of the country due to disparities in access to HIV care and prevention, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This activity, which is Part 3 of a ... |
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Ending the HIV Epidemic in the Southeast: Strategies to Increase PrEP Uptake in Rural and Underserved Communities Part 4: Improving the PrEP Care Continuum in People Who Inject Drugs
Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other health professionals who serve patients in rural and underserved communities.
Program Overview
Although pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is widely recognized as an effective method for preventing HIV in at-risk populations, its uptake remains low in rural and underserved communities where stigma surrounding drug use an... |
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Pharmacy PrEP Education: A “How-to” Series Spanning Policy to Practice - Providing PEP/PrEP in the Pharmacy Setting: A Comprehensive User Guide (Nevada Edition)
This activity will focus on the specific protocols, details, and policies necessary for pharmacists practicing in Nevada to implement postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) and PrEP. This state primer is best used as an additional resource to the monograph in this curriculum, Providing PEP/PrEP in the Pharmacy Setting: A Comprehensive User Guide. The monograph addresses all the clinical and behavioral aspects of HIV prevention, while the state primer will provide specific requirements from the state B... |
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Pharmacy PrEP Education: A “How-to” Series Spanning Policy to Practice - Providing PEP/PrEP in the Pharmacy Setting: A Comprehensive User Guide (Oregon Edition)
This activity will focus on the specific protocols, details, and policies necessary for pharmacists practicing in Oregon to implement postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) and PrEP. This state primer is best used as an additional resource to the monograph in this curriculum, Providing PEP/PrEP in the Pharmacy Setting: A Comprehensive User Guide. The monograph addresses all the clinical and behavioral aspects of HIV prevention, while the state primer will provide specific requirements from the state B... |
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Pharmacy PrEP Education: A “How-to” Series Spanning Policy to Practice - Providing PEP/PrEP in the Pharmacy Setting: A Comprehensive User Guide (Virginia Edition)
This activity will focus on the specific protocols, details, and policies necessary for pharmacists practicing in Virginia to implement postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) and PrEP. This state primer is best used as an additional resource to the monograph in this curriculum, Providing PEP/PrEP in the Pharmacy Setting: A Comprehensive User Guide. The monograph addresses all the clinical and behavioral aspects of HIV prevention, while the state primer will provide specific requirements from the state... |
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Pharmacy PrEP Education: A “How-to” Series Spanning Policy to Practice - Providing PEP/PrEP in the Pharmacy Setting: A Comprehensive User Guide
This comprehensive electronic/downloadable monograph has been developed to specifically support the needs of pharmacists now challenged to come up to speed on guidelines and protocols for HIV preexposure and postexposure prophylaxis (PrEP and PEP). A number of states in the United States have expanded the pharmacy scope of practice and this continuing education activity will provide the necessary clinical information for initiating and monitoring PrEP and PEP treatment in a pharmacy setting. I... |
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Better Education on Glomerulonephritis: Improving Knowledge of IgA Nephropathy
Nephrology experts Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, and Dana Rizk, MD, delve into the complex disease of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), addressing unmet treatment needs and novel frontiers of therapy. They discuss IgAN as a chronic disease, reviewing its pathophysiologic basis, morbidity and mortality including significant reductions in health-related quality of life, existing treatment options, and evolving new targeted therapies. The experts review treatment strategies and highlight case studies... |
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Non-sterile Compounding Home Study
This is a 10-hour knowledge-based home study learning program, designed for compounding pharmacists and technicians that will provide a broad overview of nonsterile compounding, including the regulations and standards that apply, along with discussions of each of the typical dosage forms prepared by compounders.
The calculations module provides detailed explanations and examples and is a guide to help develop proficiency in common pharmaceutical calculations. |
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Compounding for the Veterinary Patient Home Study
In this 6-hour knowledge-based home study learning program, participants will review the regulations of veterinary medicine and recommendations for veterinary compounding, as well as the challenges in compounding for a veterinary patient. Participants will explore ways to help patients and owners by adjusting dosage strength, customizing dosage forms, and tailoring ingredient selection by animal species.
Participants will review important compounding principles, including the benefits an... |
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2020 Immunization Update for Pharmacists
Recommendations regarding adult and pediatric immunizations are updated frequently. This course will discuss the new 2020 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations. Included in the discussion will be influenza vaccine considerations in preparation for the 2020-2021 season and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for immunizing during a pandemic. Patient cases will be used to review recommended vaccines based on the most current immunization sche... |
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2020 Immunization Update for Pharmacy Technicians
Recommendations regarding adult and pediatric immunizations are updated frequently. This course will discuss the new 2020 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations. Included in the discussion will be influenza vaccine considerations in preparation for the 2020-2021 season and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for immunizing during a pandemic. Patient cases will be used to review recommended vaccines based on the most current immunization sche... |
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Comprehensive Sterile Compounding
August 10th - 12th, 2023
COMPREHENSIVE STERILE COMPOUNDING is an accredited 3-day, 20-hour (2.0 CEUs) practice-based course designed for pharmacists and technicians who are experienced in compounding.
Physicians and other healthcare professionals are welcome to attend. This course will also provide initial aseptic training for pharmacists and technicians required by their state board of pharmacy in order to compound sterile preparations.
Participants are instructed in the proper asept... |
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Cardiovascular Risk: Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids REDUCE-IT?
Recently, an emergence of non-statin alternatives including omega-3 fatty acid-based products have demonstrated reduction in important cardiovascular endpoints. Where do these agents fit in patient care? Join us this month for our Journal Club discussion on how icosapent ethyl compares to other non-statin alternatives and previous literature examining use of omega-3 fatty acids. |
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New Opportunities for Improved Patient Outcomes in Graft-Versus-Host-Disease
STATEMENT OF NEED
Graft-versus-host disease (GHVD) is a common complication of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) and a major contributor to morbidity and mortality (DeFilipp et al, 2021; Malard et al, 2020). Acute GVHD occurs within 100 days of transplant and typically targets the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and liver (LLS, 2022). Chronic GVHD often presents within the first year following HSCT but may develop in subsequent years. It most commonly affects the skin; howe... |
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Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease: Strategies and Solutions for Real-World Management
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This activity was developed for pulmonologists, infectious diseases specialists, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians who have a role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Join the faculty in this interactive, case-based dialogue about the real-world management of patients with MAC-LD. The faculty provide their insights to address challenges encountered in everyday clinical prac... |
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Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease: Strategies and Solutions for Real-World Management
In this case-based activity, Jennifer Faber-Gerling, RN, MS, CNS, NP-BC, David Griffith, MD, and Christina O’Connor, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP, provide their insight to address challenges encountered in everyday clinical practice. Their discussion highlights best practices in diagnosis and treatment initiation and modification based on guideline recommendations for MAC-LD, recent scientific and therapeutic advances, strategies for optimizing treatment adherence and completion, and the importance ... |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Pharmacist's Guide to Patient Management
With 1.3 million Americans currently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, this specialty condition often finds itself being managed in multiple sites of care. This activity will provide updates on the disease, pathophysiology, treatment algorithms, and role of the pharmacist in the overall care and management of the RA patient. |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Pharmacy Technician's Guide to Patient Management
Patients diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis are one of the more frequent specialty conditions seen in practice. This activity will provide an overview of the disease state, identify common medications seen to treat patients, and how the pharmacy technician can get involved in managing patient care. |
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Acute Ischemic Stroke: The Clock Is Ticking
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of neurologists, emergency room physicians, and hospital clinicians (including hospitalists, nurse practitioners, PAs, and clinical pharmacists). It may also benefit other health care providers caring for patients at risk for acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
Program Overview
Faculty members who are expert in all aspects of the management of acute ischemic stroke use case scenarios to contextualize current gui... |
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Fundamental Compounding with Pharmacy Law
September 7th - 9th, 2023
FUNDAMENTAL COMPOUNDING is an accredited 3-day course that combines a 20-hour (2.0 CEUs) practice-based course with a 1 hour (0.1 CEU) knowledge-based course in Fundamental Compounding Law.
This course is designed for pharmacists, technicians, and students who are new to compounding or who have had training in the past but want a refresher. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are also welcome to attend.
CONTENT
This course provides didactic and han... |
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Can We Prevent C diff infection relapses with Vancomycin Prophlyaxis?
Clostridiodes difficile infections are a significant burden to patients and the healthcare community. Novel approaches are being investigated to help mitigate relapses. This application-based continuing pharmacy education will review recent infectious disease literature with a unique spin. Join us to learn how machine based learning can inform clinical trials and the recent updates on C diff infections. |
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Practical Solutions to Prevent and Prepare for Severe Hypoglycemia
Episodes of hypoglycemia, including those that are severe, still occur despite new pharmacotherapies and the increased use of continuous glucose monitoring. Do you know which of your patients are at risk? Are they prepared with an active glucagon prescription? This activity helps you identify at risk patients and ensure they are prepared with access to glucagon. Included with the education are tools to educate patients and establish processes to improve hypoglycemia recognition and success wit... |
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Reduce the Anxiety: Best Practice for Pediatric Immunizations (Technicians)
In 2017, the combined 7-vaccine series for children 19-35 months was 70.4%. With schools starting, children and adolescent immunizations may need to take place at night, on weekends, or during holidays - a perfect time for a pharmacist to support care. This program will help pharmacists understand the nuances of immunization care in pediatrics and adolescents, understand how scope of practice may influence practice, and how to create interprofessional collaboration to improve vaccination rates... |
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Reduce the Anxiety: Best Practice for Pediatric Immunizations (Pharmacists)
In 2017, the combined 7-vaccine series for children 19-35 months was 70.4%. With schools starting, children and adolescent immunizations may need to take place at night, on weekends, or during holidays - a perfect time for a pharmacist to support care. This program will help pharmacists understand the nuances of immunization care in pediatrics and adolescents, understand how scope of practice may influence practice, and how to create interprofessional collaboration to improve vaccination rates... |
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Compounding for Podiatry Home Study
This is a 4.5-hour knowledge-based learning program, participants will review many of the common podiatric ailments that may be treated with customized, compounded medications.
The pathophysiology of these ailments is outlined along with mechanisms of action of the active pharmaceutical ingredients used and appropriate dosage forms. Suggested formulations to treat each condition are also offered for reference, helping the compounder care for patients in this important specialty. |
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Meeting Glycemic Targets and Improving Weight Management in Patients with T2D
Target Audience
This program is intended for endocrinology providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates/physician assistants), certified diabetes care and education specialists, and primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates/physician assistants), including those who care for underserved populations.
Program Overview
The goal of this activity is to improve the competence of endocrinologists and certified diabetes care and educ... |
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Expanding the Benefit of Quality Improvement Programs to Diverse Provider Types: Practical Solutions to Prevent and Prepare for Severe Hypoglycemia
Using a simple, systematic approach for quality improvement, for application at any practice setting, from the hospital to the private primary care practice to the community pharmacy, we provide the framework and tools you need to help your patients prevent, recognize, and manage hypoglycemic events. |
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Targeting Weight Loss in T2D: Bringing Patients to the Table
Target Audience
This program is intended for endocrinology providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates/physician assistants), certified diabetes care and education specialists, and primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates/physician assistants), including those who care for underserved populations.
Program Overview
The goal of this activity is to improve the competence of endocrinologists and certified diabetes care and educ... |
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Navigating Novel Terrain in Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Patient-centric Review of Disease State, Current Chasms in Care, and the Future Promise of HIF-PH Inhibition
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of nephrologists, hematologists, primary care physicians, internists, hospitalists, endocrinologists, cardiologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists.
Program Overview
To facilitate timely diagnosis and rapid treatment initiation for anemia in CKD, the multidisciplinary and interprofessional CKD-anemia treatment team should be aware of the significant impact of anemia on patient quali... |
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Showing Patients with Migraine the Possibilities with CGRP mAbs
This activity focuses on the latest data with calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) as well as personalized migraine treatment. Leading migraine experts, Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS, FAAN and Richard Wenzel, PharmD discuss factors that influence treatment, strategies to improve therapeutic adherence, and comprehensive care strategies. To accompany this education, a short, patient-centered animated whiteboard is also provided to help frame foundational knowledge abou... |
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The Scary Truth of Medication Errors (Technician)
The January 2020 issue of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) published a ‘top ten’ list of the most persistent medication errors and safety issues. This safety-focused course will help pharmacy teams understand the hot spots of errors. Hear from experts in a variety of practice settings on how they optimize care and mitigate errors. |
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The Scary Truth of Medication Errors (Pharmacist)
The January 2020 issue of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) published a ‘top ten’ list of the most persistent medication errors and safety issues. This safety-focused course will help pharmacy teams understand the hot spots of errors. Hear from experts in a variety of practice settings on how they optimize care and mitigate errors. |
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Entrustable Professional Activities: How to Train and Build Trust
Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are tasks that pharmacists should be able to complete upon graduation. Unfortunately, this framework has not been fully incorporated into experiential education. This program will help preceptors understand the changing professional competencies and augment didactic learner with practical, hands-on, activities that align to the EPAs. |
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Comprehensive Sterile Compounding
October 12th - 14th, 2023
COMPREHENSIVE STERILE COMPOUNDING is an accredited 3-day, 20-hour (2.0 CEUs) practice-based course designed for pharmacists and technicians who are experienced in compounding.
Physicians and other healthcare professionals are welcome to attend. This course will also provide initial aseptic training for pharmacists and technicians required by their state board of pharmacy in order to compound sterile preparations.
Participants are instructed in the proper asep... |
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Splendors of Southern Europe Cruise: Exploring Medicine, Dentistry & the Mediterranean Healthcare Model
Exploring Medicine, Dentistry & the Mediterranean Healthcare Model
CME/CE Lecture Seminars for Medical, Dental, Nursing, and Allied Healthcare Professionals
This Seminar is planned for 12 Continuing Education Credit Hours.
CME/CE Professional Seminar Fee: $695
Seminar Attendance Fee: $450
CME/CE credits, Certificates of Completion and possible tax deductible guidelines will be provided for registered Professional Seminar attendees Certificates of Attendance will be provi... |
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I've a Feeling Dapagliflozin Isn't in Kansas Anymore
Should you use a diabetes medication in a patient without diabetes?
A recent NEJM publication supports the use of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure but without a diabetes diagnosis. Join October's Journal Club, lead by Dr. Raven Jackson, PharmD to learn how a historically 'diabetes drug' may now benefit a new patient population.
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Point of Care Testing in Chronic Disease: A Training for Pharmacists
Now more than ever, pharmacists are at the front line of healthcare delivery, triaging patients with acute concerns and managing patients with chronic health conditions. This 8-hour training equips you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to evaluate a presenting patient, assess the need for point of care testing, and conduct appropriate tests in the pharmacy. Don’t miss the opportunity to provide testing services your patients need.
Be prepared by taking this course that ... |
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Point of Care Testing in Chronic and Infectious Disease: A Training for Pharmacists
Now more than ever, pharmacists are at the front line of healthcare delivery, triaging patients with acute concerns and managing patients with chronic health conditions. This 8-hour training equips you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to evaluate a presenting patient, assess the need for point of care testing, and conduct appropriate tests in the pharmacy. Don’t miss the opportunity to provide testing services your patients need.
Be prepared by taking this course that ... |
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WEBINAR: Expanding Pharmacy Proficiency in Transgender Care
Originally presented Monday, October 19, 2020
Throughout pharmacy, there have been gaps identified in the sensitivity training and literature available to pharmacy caregivers. The first half of this presentation will first provide cultural awareness and sensitivity training to improve interactions with this diverse patient population. The second half will provide education on transgender drug therapies, associated risk factors and monitoring to best serve this patient population.
Pharmac... |
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Veterinary Compounding Essentials
October 27th - 28th, 2023
VETERINARY COMPOUNDING ESSENTIALS is an accredited 15-hour (1.5 CEUs) practice-based course that introduces pharmacists, technicians, and marketers to veterinary pharmacy compounding. The program provides fundamental techniques for effectively growing the veterinary compounding practice, including calculations, proper safety practices, hands-on compounding, and marketing.
Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowled... |
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Emerging Strategies for Optimizing and Simplifying the Management of Resistant Hypertension
Delve into emerging therapies for resistant hypertension in this symposium highlights video. Hear from a multidisciplinary panel of experts discussing the current state of evaluation, diagnosis, and management of resistant hypertension, along with the challenges faced by clinicians. A patient case study and panel discussion provide practical advice for improving patient outcomes within the evolving treatment landscape for a robust and engaging learning experience. |
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WEBINAR: ¡Viva la farmacia! Basic Medical Spanish for the Community Pharmacy
This webinar will help introduce pharmacists and technicians to basic words, phrases, and concepts to help provide more culturally and linguistically appropriate care for the Spanish-speaking patient population. This webinar is designed for participants with little to no Spanish language experience, but participants of all levels of Spanish language experience are welcome to participate.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe culturally appropriate communication strategies and various cultural n... |
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Pearls in Psychiatric Pharmacy
Nearly one in five adults lives with a mental illness and nearly one in twenty lives with a serious mental illness. Because of this, pharmacists in all practice areas are likely to encounter patients living with a mental illness. Join us for this customizable program, tailored to three different practice areas, that will provide you with the most pertinent information you need to know when caring for those patients. |
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Optimizing Mental Health Care
Nearly one in five adults lives with a mental illness and nearly one in twenty lives with a serious mental illness. Because of this, pharmacy practitioners in all practice areas are likely to encounter patients living with a mental illness. Join us to learn the most pertinent information you need to know when caring for patients with mental illness. |
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APhA Pharmacists Association's Pharmacy-Based Travel Health Services
APhA’s Pharmacy-Based Travel Health Services (2nd Edition) is an innovative and interactive advanced competency training (ACT) program that explores the pharmacist’s role in providing travel health services to patients. This application-based activity is the first step for pharmacists interested in learning the essential skills necessary to successfully provide travel health services.
Program pre-requisite: Pharmacists who have completed the APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certi... |
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Validation of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances
This course fulfills the FL pharmacist requirement for Validation of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances through outlining steps that pharmacists can take to limit controlled substance misuse and diversion. |
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