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Hot Topics in HIV Management
Antiretroviral therapy has improved dramatically over the past decade. This progress has yielded more treatment choices for clinicians and patients but also adds greater complexity to the already diverse field of HIV. Clinicians must keep up with new data on treatment strategies, selection of appropriate individualized therapy, and effective management of patient side effects. In these interactive, case-based activities, expert faculty will convey how to incorporate new treatment strategies in... |
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SEVERE ASTHMA: ENHANCING OUTCOMES THROUGH PHARMACIST INTERVENTION
Pharmacists are poised to expand their roles in asthma management, and there is much evidence indicating that doing so will improve outcomes, especially for patients with severe asthma. However, to do so pharmacists will need education regarding the current state of severe asthma management and emerging targeted biologic therapies. Pharmacists also need education on how to overcome barriers such as low patient confidence and interest in pharmacists as asthma management specialists, low pharmac... |
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Clinical Topics in Anesthesia
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, registered nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty but also of all additional, related disciplines which may impact it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
Presentations are designed to facilitate the physician, nurse specialist, and other providers maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and ab... |
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Topics in Anesthesia
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, registered nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty but also of all additional, related disciplines which may impact it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
Presentations are designed to facilitate the physician, nurse specialist, and other providers maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and ab... |
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Clinical Topics in Anesthesia
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, registered nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty but also of all additional, related disciplines which may impact it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
Presentations are designed to facilitate the physician, nurse specialist, and other providers maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and ab... |
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Topics in Anesthesia
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, registered nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty but also of all additional, related disciplines which may impact it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
Presentations are designed to facilitate the physician, nurse specialist, and other providers maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and ab... |
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Current Topics in Anesthesia
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, registered nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty but also of all additional, related disciplines which may impact it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
Presentations are designed to facilitate the physician, nurse specialist, and other providers maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and ab... |
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Relevant Topics in Anesthesia
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants, registered nurses and other medical care providers who must maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of not only the specialty but also of all additional, related disciplines which may impact it.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
Presentations are designed to facilitate the physician, nurse specialist, and other providers maintaining skills of the same kind to review and update knowledge and ab... |
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Dispensing Opioids: Decisions to Improve Medication Safety
At the time of dispensing, health professionals are exposed to patients who are struggling with uncontrolled asthma or poorly controlled COPD. Caregivers are also seeking better ways to management this chronic condition. The online module entitled Optimizing Patient Use of Inhalers and Other Respiratory Devices will equip learners with a practical understanding of devices to deliver drug to the lungs. Video demonstrations help learners become familiar with how to identify poor inhaler techniq... |
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PharmTechX Certificate II: Excellence in Health-System Pharmacy
Certificate II: Excellence in Health-System Pharmacy takes an in-depth look into the different disease states, including asthma in pediatric patients, cardiology, oncology, pain management, and infectious disease, that commonly result in hospital admissions and the different classes of medications that they will encounter when caring for these patients. Technicians will learn the basic pharmacology and mechanism of action of these medications and utilizing the skills learned in Certificate I, ... |
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Case Studies in Managing the Newly Diagnosed Patient with HIV: A STEP-HIV Initiative
This free interactive CME/CNE-Certified webinar will focus on the management of HIV infection based on current data and our understanding of the disease. It is designed for those who wish to learn the basics of caring for someone with HIV as well as for learners who want to expand their knowledge and understanding of optimal care of people with HIV. Topics to be covered include the initial evaluation of a person with newly diagnosed HIV infection; considerations in choosing an antiretroviral ... |
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Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship
Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, and at least 23,000 people die as a direct result of these infections. Many more people die from other conditions that were complicated by an antibiotic-resistant infection.
The use of antibiotics is the single most important factor leading to antibiotic resistance around the world. Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in human medicine. However, up ... |
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A Deep Dive into Statin Therapy for HIV-infected Individuals
In this text-based interview, Dr. Hsue and Dr. Drozd discuss statin therapy in HIV-infected individuals. Discussion topics include lipid targets and guidelines recommendations, preventing drug-drug interactions, and managing potential adverse events. The faculty will also discuss the ongoing REPRIEVE clinical trial that is investigating the use of statin therapy to prevent vascular events in HIV-infected individuals.
This activity is designed for cardiologists, infectious disease specialist... |
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Contemporary Management of von Willebrand Disease in Women: Identifying Bleeding Disorders and Preventing Hemorrhage
According to the National Hemophilia Foundation, underdiagnosis of bleeding disorders in women is a significant problem. Menorrhagia associated with bleeding disorders such as von Willebrand disease (VWD) is an overlooked, undertreated, and potentially serious condition that often has a profound impact on the affected individual’s quality of life. For women with VWD, menorrhagia is almost inevitable, with prevalence ranging from 32% to as high as 100%. Lack of awareness of the high prevalenc... |
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Clinical Diabetes Management
Diabetes is a very common and serious disease. New diabetes therapies and technologies are expanding dramatically and evidence-based guidelines are continually changing, making management more challenging. Keeping current with the latest therapies for the management of diabetes and related comorbidities is difficult and time consuming.
Primary care clinicians are increasingly responsible for diabetes management and education. This requires extensive knowledge of the natural history of diabe... |
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Clinical Diabetes Management
Diabetes is a very common and serious disease. New diabetes therapies and technologies are expanding dramatically and evidence-based guidelines are continually changing, making management more challenging. Keeping current with the latest therapies for the management of diabetes and related comorbidities is difficult and time consuming.
Primary care clinicians are increasingly responsible for diabetes management and education. This requires extensive knowledge of the natural history of diabe... |
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Translating Recent Research into Clinical Decisions for C. difficile: Selection of Therapy
In this text-based interview, Dr. Sahil Khanna will review recent published studies and data from national meetings that may impact selection of therapy for C. difficile and its recurrence. In addition to his own research, Dr. Khanna will review highlights from IDWeek 2017, ACG2017, and the International C. diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO. This is the fourth in a series of five CME activities on CDI to be released in 2017.
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is associated with... |
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Diabetes Update 2018
The Comprehensive Harvard Medical School Diabetes Update
At a time when our diabetes knowledge and treatment options have advanced so much, why do clinical outcomes remain suboptimal, with so many patients unable to achieve good control of their disease?
The answer is rooted in three challenges:
• Keeping pace with rapidly advancing options for diabetes care
• Accounting for a patient’s unique biological, psychological, social, financial, educational, and cultural factors
• Overco... |
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12th Northeast Regional Hematology Oncology Pharmacists Symposium
Two day conference for pharmacists and nursing specializing in hematology/oncology.
• 13 contact hours offered-2 law
• Network with industry professionals
• Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner & cocktail reception
• Low fee to attend- including meals:
Both days: Member-$140, Non members-$160
One day: Member-$110, Non member-$125
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PharmEd-Continuing Education Programs for Pharmacists-Melville, NY
Earn up to 7 Credits.
Each program is individually accredited so you can attend one or all seminars.
Continental breakfast, delicious lunch & afternoon refreshments will be served.
Meet with industry professionals for product information and networking.
Registration - 8:00 am
Conference-8:30 am-5:00 pm
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Zika: The New STI
Beginning in 2016, an epidemic of Zika virus began in Central and South America and rapidly spread to the United States. This module will outline what is currently known about how the Zika virus is spread sexually. The course will cover epidemiology of the Zika virus, known transmission pathways, as well as important counseling messages to enable patients to protect themselves and their children from Zika complications.
Target audience:
Health Care Professionals who care for persons... |
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Opioid Prescription Principles
Improving the way opioids are prescribed through clinical practice guidelines can ensure patients have access to safer, more effective chronic pain treatment while reducing the number of people who misuse, abuse, or overdose from these drugs.
Target audience:
Course is designed for physicians, nurses, physician assistants and others—who prescribe opioid medications and who care for patients receiving opioid medications. This course is also relevant for primary care providers who maint... |
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Comprehensive Sterile Compounding
COMPREHENSIVE STERILE COMPOUNDING is a 3-day, 20-hour practice-based course designed for pharmacists and technicians who are experienced in compounding. Completion of the Fundamental Compounding & Calculations Course is recommended, but not required. Physicians and other health care professionals are welcome to attend.
Participants are instructed in the proper technique preparation, and quality control tests for sterile products, such as validation testing, membrane filtration, pyrogen te... |
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Comprehensive Sterile Compounding
COMPREHENSIVE STERILE COMPOUNDING is a 3-day, 20-hour practice-based course designed for pharmacists and technicians who are experienced in compounding. Completion of the Fundamental Compounding & Calculations Course is recommended, but not required. Physicians and other health care professionals are welcome to attend.
Participants are instructed in the proper technique preparation, and quality control tests for sterile products, such as validation testing, membrane filtration, pyrogen te... |
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Comprehensive Sterile Compounding
COMPREHENSIVE STERILE COMPOUNDING is a 3-day, 20-hour practice-based course designed for pharmacists and technicians who are experienced in compounding. Completion of the Fundamental Compounding & Calculations Course is recommended, but not required. Physicians and other health care professionals are welcome to attend.
Participants are instructed in the proper technique preparation, and quality control tests for sterile products, such as validation testing, membrane filtration, pyrogen te... |
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Veterinary Compounding Essentials
VETERINARY COMPOUNDING ESSENTIALS is a 15 hour 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 knowledge of animal diseases where a compounding pharmacist ... |
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Veterinary Compounding Essentials
VETERINARY COMPOUNDING ESSENTIALS is a 15 hour 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 knowledge of animal diseases where a compounding pharmacist ... |
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Veterinary Compounding Essentials
VETERINARY COMPOUNDING ESSENTIALS is a 15 hour 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 knowledge of animal diseases where a compounding pharmacist ... |
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Veterinary Compounding Essentials
VETERINARY COMPOUNDING ESSENTIALS is a 15 hour 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 knowledge of animal diseases where a compounding pharmacist ... |
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Fundamental Compounding and Calculations
FUNDAMENTAL COMPOUNDING & CALCULATIONS is a 3-day, 21-hour practice-based course designed for pharmacists, technicians, marketers, and students who are new to compounding or who have had training in the past, but want a refresher. Physicians and other health care professionals are welcome to attend.
This hands-on course focuses on the proper preparation of fundamental dosage forms utilized by pharmacies that are compounding medications for their patients. Participants will learn through... |
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Fundamental Compounding and Calculations
FUNDAMENTAL COMPOUNDING & CALCULATIONS is a 3-day, 21-hour practice-based course designed for pharmacists, technicians, marketers, and students who are new to compounding or who have had training in the past, but want a refresher. Physicians and other health care professionals are welcome to attend.
This hands-on course focuses on the proper preparation of fundamental dosage forms utilized by pharmacies that are compounding medications for their patients. Participants will learn through... |
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Fundamental Compounding and Calculations
FUNDAMENTAL COMPOUNDING & CALCULATIONS is a 3-day, 21-hour practice-based course designed for pharmacists, technicians, marketers, and students who are new to compounding or who have had training in the past, but want a refresher. Physicians and other health care professionals are welcome to attend.
This hands-on course focuses on the proper preparation of fundamental dosage forms utilized by pharmacies that are compounding medications for their patients. Participants will learn through... |
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Fundamental Compounding and Calculations
FUNDAMENTAL COMPOUNDING & CALCULATIONS is a 3-day, 21-hour practice-based course designed for pharmacists, technicians, marketers, and students who are new to compounding or who have had training in the past, but want a refresher. Physicians and other health care professionals are welcome to attend.
This hands-on course focuses on the proper preparation of fundamental dosage forms utilized by pharmacies that are compounding medications for their patients. Participants will learn through... |
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Clinical Dermatological and Cosmeceutical Compounding
CLINICAL DERMATOLOGICAL & COSMECEUTICAL COMPOUNDING is a 15 hour practice-based course designed for pharmacists, technicians, marketers, and students who want to learn more about a growing segment for compounding. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are welcome to attend. This course is a combination of didactic lectures for content and laboratory activities to enhance skill of compounding. Topics covered include: eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, cutaneous ... |
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Clinical Dermatological and Cosmeceutical Compounding
CLINICAL DERMATOLOGICAL & COSMECEUTICAL COMPOUNDING is a 15 hour practice-based course designed for pharmacists, technicians, marketers, and students who want to learn more about a growing segment for compounding. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are welcome to attend. This course is a combination of didactic lectures for content and laboratory activities to enhance skill of compounding. Topics covered include: eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, cutaneous ... |
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Therapy Selection in HIV-infected Patients with CVD Risks: A Case-based Discussion
In this case-based discussion, Dr. Longenecker and Dr. Okeke discuss therapy selection for HIV-positive individuals at-risk for CVD. Topics include the importance of early initiation of ART, selecting ART for HIV-positive individuals with dyslipidemia, considerations for viral suppression in the setting of CVD risk factors, and ongoing clinical trials. This is the third activity of a four-part series.
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
• Discuss CVD risks in ... |
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Deep Remission: Top-Down Treatment Strategies and Real-World Data in Patients with UC: An Interactive and Innovative Case Series
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease with a progressive course characterized by exacerbations and remissions. Traditionally, the goals of therapy for UC have entailed resolution of clinical symptoms such as rectal bleeding, bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, pain, and fatigue. However, treatment goals for UC have evolved to a treat-to-target strategy with targets such as mucosal/endoscopic healing, histologic healing, or deep remission (i.e., clinical, biochemical, and endo... |
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Deep Remission, Mucosal Healing, and Top-Down Treatment Strategies in Ulcerative Colitis: An Infographic Journey
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease with a progressive course characterized by exacerbations and remissions. Traditionally, the goals of therapy for UC have entailed resolution of clinical symptoms such as rectal bleeding, bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, pain, and fatigue. However, treatment goals for UC have evolved to a treat-to-target strategy with targets such as mucosal/endoscopic healing, histologic healing, or deep remission (i.e., clinical, biochemical, and endo... |
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Pre-Treatment Evaluation of the Patient with Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, participants should be better able to:
Discuss basic epidemiology of HCV in HIV infected populations
Explain clinical and laboratory evaluation of HCV infection in preparation for antiviral therapy
Counsel a patient with HCV/HIV about health maintenance
Describe indication for liver cancer surveillance
The content for this activity is drawn from the 11th Annual American Conference for the Treatment of HIV (ACTHI... |
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Chronic Pain in HIV Primary Care: A Practical, Evidence-Based Approach
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, participants should be better able to:
Develop an evidence-based approach to the overall evaluation and management of chronic pain in people living with HIV
Assess the risks and benefits of long-term opioid therapy in HIV-infected individuals with chronic pain (including risks in those who are not yet on opioids and those in whom opioid continuation is being assessed)
The content for this activity is drawn from the 11... |
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The Opioid Epidemic and HIV: The Indiana HIV/HCV Outbreak: Implications for Prevention
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, participants should be better able to:
Describe the key demographic changes in persons at risk for hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV infection in the United States
Identify 3 risk factors associated with increased risk for vulnerability to new HCV or HIV infection among persons who inject drugs
Identify 3 effective interventions to reduce the risk of HCV and HIV infections among persons who inject drugs
The content f... |
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Rapid Entry and ART Initiation in HIV Care: Implementation of a New Paradigm
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, participants should be better able to:
Describe the rationale and evidence for rapid entry into HIV Care
Compare models of rapid entry from around the globe
Identify challenges with implementation of rapid entry programs
The content for this activity is drawn from the 11th Annual American Conference for the Treatment of HIV (ACTHIV 2018).
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Is HIV Therapy Good Enough or Do We Still Need New Drugs?
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, participants should be better able to:
Discuss the rationale for continued drug development in the era of well tolerated, single-tablet regimens
Give examples of new agents in development and list their advantages over existing therapies
List current regimens that could be initiated immediately, before baseline laboratory results are available
Discuss the data supporting specific two-drug regimens
The content for this... |
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Management and Prevention Among HIV Positive Patients
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, participants should be better able to:
Describe the current epidemiology of STI in persons with HIV infection
Explain the clinical management and treatment recommendations for common STIs
The content for this activity is drawn from the 11th Annual American Conference for the Treatment of HIV.
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The Multidisciplinary Assessment and Management of CVD Risk in HIV Infection
This text-based interview is the second of a four-part series. Dr. Priscilla Hsue and Dr. E. Turner Overton discuss the multidisciplinary management of CVD risk in HIV-positive individuals. Discussion topics include risk assessment tools, and collaboration across the care team, including the role of PCPs and specialist referrals.
HIV-infected individuals have an increased risk of CVD. Research has identified characteristics of HIV infection itself that influence CVD risks, yet their preci... |
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Residual Neuromuscular Blockade - An Opportunity to Provide Optimal Patient Care Following Surgery
Residual neuromuscular blockade has been a long standing problem for post-surgical patients. Residual blockade is one of the many factors that may delay recovery and cause additional complications post-surgery. Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols has been shown to improve peri- and post-operative care of the surgical patient. This program will provide an overview of the risks associated with residual neuromuscular blockade and discuss pharmaceutical options for r... |
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Hawaii CE/CME - Clinical Overview of New Advances in Lipid Management, Hypertension & Bone & Joint Diseases
Session 1: What’s New with Lipid Management: Managing Statin Intolerance, Consensus Recommendations, New Evidence, and PCSK9 Inhibitors
Session 2: What’s New with Hypertension: How Low to Go, New Evidence, Consensus Recommendations, and Treating Resistant Hypertension
Session 3: What’s New in Bone and Joint Disease: Focus on drug Therapy Management for Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Bioidentical Medications for Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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Live CE/CME Conference aboard Alaska Cruise
Day 1: Pharmacogenomics : Guided therapy in Psychiatry, Cardiology and Oncology (5 hrs)
Day 2: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation-A novel FDA approved non invasive and non pharmacological treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (2.5 hrs)
Day 3: Designer Drugs and Opioids: Identification of Patients who present with manifestation, screening tools, and management. (2.5 hrs)
Day 4:Pediatric Autism Spectrum: An Overview (2 hrs)
Drug Shortages and its Impact on Patient Safety and Medica... |
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Las Vegas CE/CME - Therapeutic Update 2018
Session 1: New Drug Update Part 1
Session 2: New Drug Update part 2
Session 3: To be determined |
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From Provider To Patient: Opportunities and Dialogue for Appropriate Pain Management
This activity educates physicians, pharmacists, and other allied health personnel on the latest CDC guidelines surrounding prescription opioids as well as the latest epidemiological data surrounding addiction management and treatment. Multiple expert physicians trained in pain management as well as addiction management will discuss current best practices in both disciplines, while academic pharmacists will explain mechanisms of action, potential side effects, and regulatory issues surrounding ... |
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