CE Master List

Programs have been divided into categories:

1. Anticoagulation
2. Connecticut State Naloxone Training
3. Connecticut Pharmacy Managers Training
4. Henry A. Palmer CE Finale
5. Immunization Training for Pharmacists
6. Law Review
7. Mediterranean Diet CE in Italy 2021
8. Preceptor Education
9. Sterile Compounding
10. Arthur E. Schwarting Symposium
11. Teaching and Learning Program and Modules
12. UConn Medical Writing Certificate
13. You Asked for It! YAFI CE

The Traineeship is a one-on-one individualized learning experience.  We fill the dates on a first come, first serve basis, once all of the pre-requisites have been met.

Anticoagulation Traineeship at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT and the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in the Chicago Area!

2-day practice-based traineeship continuing education activity for registered pharmacists who are interested in the clinical management of patients on anticoagulant therapy and/or who are looking to expand their practice to involve patient management of outpatient anticoagulation therapy. This one-on-one clinical traineeship will provide you with both the clinical and administrative aspects of a pharmacist-managed outpatient anticoagulation clinic. The activity features ample time to individualize your learning experience. A “Certificate of Completion”, suitable for framing, will be awarded upon successful completion of the traineeship.

“I had a very successful and wonderful learning experience that I will treasure and WILL apply to my practice ASAP”
-lkd

“ ….this is a great program and I do not have enough good things to say about Dr. Durman and Dr. Bui.  They have amalgamated the art of customer service and patient care and have integrated my traineeship into their routine without any issues. ” -lp

Please download a 2019-20 Anticoagulation Traineeship Brochure

Dates available:

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Location-Chicago, IL dates:

Dates for Summer 2020 coming soon!

UConn Health Center-Farmington, CT

Monday and Tuesday, March 16 - 17

Monday and Tuesday, March 30 - 31

Monday and Tuesday, April 20-21

Monday and Tuesday, May 4 - 5

Monday and Tuesday, May 18 - 19

You must register prior to attempting to obtain CE credit for the presentation. If you click on the presentation and it doesn’t open up, go to upper left hand corner of your screen and click on the icon that looks like a screen with a start button.

*The presentation requires your computer to have Power Point 2013 or a more current version to run successfully.*

This presentation is being presented by:

Gillian M. Kuszewski, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator – Inpatient Pharmacy Services
UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT

Registration
Presentation .pptx
Naloxone Quiz
Counseling Documentation Form.pdf
Naloxone IN or IM Kit Patient Information.pdf
Narcan nasal spray Patient Information.pdf
Evzio Patient Information.pdf

Additional Resources

Overdose Flyer.pdf
Project ASSERT Brochure.pdf
DCP’s primary source of information that is focused on pharmacists
General Naloxone Information
Narcan Video

Jointly provided by Connecticut Pharmacists Association (CPA) and UConn School of Pharmacy in collaboration with the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Drug Control Division; State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; Connecticut State Medical Society; and the University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy

In this knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr. Gillian Kuszewski, PharmD will discuss the use of naloxone in the prevention of death from opiate overdose and the CT regulations for pharmacist prescribing and dispensing of naloxone.

Target Audience:

Pharmacists who are interested in the prevention of death from opiate overdose and those who wish to participate in the CT program for naloxone prescribing and dispensing.

This activity is NOT accredited for technicians

Learning objectives:

At the conclusion of the activity, pharmacists will be able to:

-Identify the risk factors for and clinical presentation of a person with an opioid overdose
-Discuss naloxone use as an opioid antagonist
-Describe naloxone prescribing and dispensing instructions for intranasal and intramuscular dosage forms
-Discuss how to administer intranasal and intramuscular naloxone
-Review current CT state laws regarding naloxone access
-Describe proper counseling points and technique
-Discuss the referral of patients and caregivers to support programs, 211, and physicians specializing in addiction services

Activity Faculty:

Gillian M. Kuszewski, Pharm.D
UConn Health Center
Farmington, CT

Presentation was prepared by: State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Drug Control Division; Connecticut Pharmacists Association; State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; Connecticut State Medical Society; and the University of Saint Joseph and University of Connecticut – Schools of Pharmacy.

Faculty Disclosure:

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.

Gillian M. Kuszewski, Pharm.D, has no actual or potential conflicts of interest associated with this presentation.

The following contributors have no actual or potential conflicts of interest associated with this presentation.

Representatives from the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Drug Control Division; Connecticut Pharmacists Association; State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; Connecticut State Medical Society; and the University of Saint Joseph and University of Connecticut – Schools of Pharmacy.

Program Fees:

Click on the registration link to register for this activity. The cost is $50.00. Register

Grant Funding:

There is no funding for this activity.

The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 2 contact hour (0.2 CEU) will be awarded to pharmacists who view the presentation, pass the quiz with a grade of 70% or better, and complete an evaluation. (ACPE #0009-9999-21-017-H03-P) Statements of credit will be electronically transmitted to CPE Monitor within 72 hours of completing the activity.

Initial release date: August 29, 2021
Planned expiration date: August 29, 2024

Disclaimer:
The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Connecticut Pharmacist Association or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be

You must register prior to attempting to obtain CE credit for the presentation. If you click on the presentation and it doesn’t open up, go to upper left hand corner of your screen and click on the icon that looks like a screen with a start button.

This activity has been recorded by:

Kristan Pretashi, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
YNHHS
New London, CT

Presentation
Supplemental Video    <3 minutes
CT Pharmacy Manager Handouts 
CT Pharmacy Manager Quiz
Registration

This CE is being provided by the UConn School of Pharmacy in collaboration with the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Drug Control Division; State of Connecticut

In this application-based continuing pharmacy education activity Jeannette Wick, RPh, MBA oversaw the development of this CE that will discuss the responsibilities and requirements of a Pharmacy Manager in the State of Connecticut.

Target Audience:

Pharmacists who are or are interested in becoming, a retail pharmacy manager.

This activity is not accredited for technicians

Learning objectives:

At the conclusion of the activity, pharmacists will be able to:

1. Describe the role of the Department of Consumer Protection with respect to Pharmacy Operation/Compliance

2. Recognize the pharmacy manager’s responsibilities to the Department of Consumer Protection

3. Explain the pharmacy manager’s responsibilities to the store operation

4. Recall the laws pertaining to being a pharmacy manager

5. Outline the manager’s responsibilities with regard to the pharmacy staff

6. Differentiate between legal obligations and your organization or store responsibilities

Activity Project Manager:

Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA
Asst. Director OPPD
UConn School of Pharmacy
Storrs, CT

Presentation was prepared by: State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Drug Control Division; and University of Connecticut – School of Pharmacy.

Faculty Disclosure:

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.

Gina Abdelghany, Daniel Huang, Rachel Legg, Kristan Pretashi, Gabriella Scala, Jeannette Y. Wick, Yushan Minnie Zhang, have no actual or potential conflicts of interest associated with this presentation, and no financial interests that would impact the content of this activity.

Program Fees: Click on the registration link to register for this activity. The cost is $50.00.

Grant Funding:

There is no funding for this activity.

The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 2 contact hour (0.2 CEU) will be awarded to pharmacists who view the presentation, pass the quiz with a grade of 70% or better, and complete an evaluation. (ACPE #0009-0000-20-078-H03-P) Statements of credit will be electronically transmitted to CPE Monitor within 72 hours of completing the activity.

Initial release date: November 30, 2020
Planned expiration date: November 30, 2023

Disclaimer:
The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy.

Please find our recorded webinars on our CE Finale Recorded

Webinars page.

Replacement Immunization Certificates

Have you lost or misplaced your Immunization Certificate?  If you attended the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy’s “Immunization Training for Pharmacists” and need a replacement certificate, you can order your replacement copy online.  Go to the registration site to order and pay ($15)  for your certificate “suitable for framing!”

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:
The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

 

Disclaimer:
The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.

Study Guide/Handouts from the 2021 program will be available for $50.

To register and Order the 2021 Handouts HERE

The “Mediterranean Diet from and Italian Perspective” conference will be returning!  We are planing on holding the conference on November 7-11, 2022. At this time we are reviewing the topics and speakers for 2022.  We will be together in 2022 to celebrate Italian culture and health!

The Mediterranean Diet from an Italian Perspective

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates

A knowledge and application-based continuing education activity for US pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and dietitians

Florence, Italy

November 7-11, 2022

Please keep checking this page for more details.....updated on 10/18/2021

PHARMACISTS and PHARMACY TECHNICIANS REGISTER HERE

DIETITIANS Please complete this form and mail/email to Joanne Nault at joanne.nault@uconn.edu

Registration Fees (these fees include the CE, welcome reception and final dinner):   

1. Early Bird Fee: (before August 15, 2022)            $700

THE SCHEDULE BELOW is just an example as we will be updating it for our 2022 Conference!

Monday, November 9, 2020

2:00- 5:00pm – Stop in any time at Palazzo Rucellai (Via della Vigna Nuova 18) to register, obtain conference material, meet the faculty and have a glass of wine and a snack - INCLUDED IN CONFERENCE FOR REGISTRANT

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Historical Perspectives: Palazzo Bargagli (Corso dei Tintori, 29)

• 9:15AM Introduction to the Conference: Dr. Jill Fitzgerald; Director UConn Pharmacy Professional Development and Jillian Wanik; Assistant Professor In Residence UConn Department of Allied Health Sciences-Dietetics, Dietetic Internship Program Director
  
• 9:30AM Dr. Peter Fischer, Food Historian; ISI Florence, The Mediterranean Diet: A Deliberate and a Fortunate Misnomer

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the historical evolution and the cultural definition of Mediterranean Diets
2. Identify the significant individuals responsible for the advances in medicine and dietary theory
3. Describe why a historical perspective is germane to medical issues today
4. List 3 ways healthcare providers can use the historical information to empower patients to promote health
   ACPE Number:  0009-0000-20-002-L04-P/T      0.1 CEU or 1.0 Credit hours    knowledge-based

• 10:40 – 11:00AM - BREAK (free time to go for a coffee in one of the many cafeterias near Palazzo Bargagli)
• 11:00AM Dr. Elisa Ascione, Anthropologist, Umbra Institute Perugia, The Anthropology of Food and the Mediterranean Diet as an Intangible Human Heritage

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Describe an anthropological notion of culture when considering diverse food cultures
2. Identify the processes that led to the inscription of the Mediterranean Diet as UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
3. Describe the concept of heritage as a social, political and cultural field that can be used as a tool to revitalize local communities and promote more sustainable lifestyles
   ACPE Number:  0009-0000-20-003-L04-P/T     0.1 CEU or 1.0 Credit hours     knowledge-based

• 12:15PM Dr. Olivier De Maret, Food Historian, Umbra Institute Perugia, Leaving the Mediterranean Diet Behind? Migration and the Construction of Italian Cuisine

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Describe the causes and consequences of Italian migration
• Discuss the role played by food and health concerns in the migrant experience
• Explain how cuisines are (re)created and constructed
• Discuss the role played by the Mediterranean Diet in Italian migration and cuisine
  ACPE Number:  0009-0000-20-004-L04-P/T     0.1 CEUs or 1.0 Credit hours     knowledge-based

1:30-3:00 PM-Lunch Break

Afternoon Session : (TBA)

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Pharmaceutical Perspectives:  Palazzo Bargagli

• 9:15AM Silvia Puliti , Practicing Pharmacist (MPH) Florence: Pharmacy practice: comparing Italy to US – discussion of a public health system approach  (TBC)

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the differences and similarities of pharmacy practice in Italy and USA
2. Describe the differences in the role of pharmacists in the two countries
3. Recall ways of integrating mutual experiences into everyday practice
   ACPE Number:  0009-0000-20-005-L04-P/T     0.1 CEUs or 1.0 Credit hours     knowledge-based

• 10:15 – 10:45AM - BREAK (free time to go for a coffee in one of the many cafeterias near Palazzo Bargagli
• 10:45AM Dr. Giampaolo Irtinni, General Secretary of the Pharmacists’ Professional Association of the province of Florence: Pharmaceutical care in Italy: Organization and professional practice

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the concept of pharmaceutical care in a European country with a National Health Service (NHS)
2. Describe how the NHS is organized and regulated by the state and regional authorities
3. Discuss which activities are permitted and prohibited to a pharmacist in his/her professional practice
4. Describe how NHS and commercial sales affects the business of a pharmacy
   ACPE Number:  0009-0000-20-006-L04-P/T     0.1 CEUs or 1.0 Credit hours     knowledge-based

• 11:45PM Dr. Simona Pappalardo, Tuscan Olive Oil Producer, Florence: Lecture on Olive Oil: Characteristics, Health Benefits and Classification

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the composition and sensory characteristics of olive oil and how these are related to its health benefits
2. Distinguish among the different quality grades of olive oil according to international standards.
3. Describe the method for olive oil sensory analysis.
   ACPE Number:  0009-0000-20-0007-L04-P/T     0.1 CEUs or 1.0 Credit hours     knowledge-based

 12:45 – 2:30PM – Lunch break

Afternoon Activities  (TBA)

Thursday, November 12, 2020

The Mediterranean Diet and our Microbiome: Palazzo Bargagli

• 9:15AM Dr. Fabio Piccini, Director of the Italian Microbiome Project, Rimini: Diet-Microbiota Interactions: the
  Mediterranean Diet as a Key to a Healthy Microbiota

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Define the human microbiome and the Mediterranean Diet
2. Explain the diversity of the human microbiome and its relation to diet
3. Discuss the effects of western diet on microbiota diversity and the links
   between diversity and metabolic output
4. Describe the role of the Mediterranean Diet in the prevention of western
   diseases
   ACPE Number:  0009-0000-20-009-L04-P/T     0.15 CEUs or 1.5 Credit hours     knowledge-based

• 10:45 – 11:15AM - BREAK (free time to go for a coffee in one of the many cafeterias near Palazzo Bargaglia
• 11:15AM  Dr. Paolo Lionetti, Associate Professor of Paediatrics, University of Florence: Diet, Health and Microbiota in children living in different environments

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Evaluate the role of the gut as a gatekeeper between health and disease
2. Evaluate the role of the intestinal microbiota in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease
3. Evaluate the role diet in shaping the gut microbiota in children living in rural Africa, urbanized Africa and Italy
4. Discuss the notion that ancient microorganisms, such as fiber-degrading bacteria, are at risk of being eliminated by the advent of westernized lifestyle
   ACPE Number:  0009-0000-20-010-L04-P/T     0.15 CEUs or 1.5 Credit hours     knowledge-based

12:45 – 2:30PM – Lunch break

 Afternoon Activities. (TBA)

Friday, November 13, 2020

Nutritional Perspectives: Palazzo Bargagli

• 9:15AM Barbara Pampaloni, Nutritionist, Dipartimento di Medicina Interna, Università di Firenze, Food Patterns and Nutritional Issues of Italian Mediterranean Diet

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify how the Italian dietitians and nutritionists are trained in comparison to the American system
2. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the current Mediterranean diet from an Italian perspective
3. Identify the changes in the nutritional health of Italians in response to the changes in the food systems
4. Recall examples of ways Italians use food as treatment for certain diseases
   ACPE Number:  0009-0000-20-011-L04-P/T     0.1 CEUs or 1.5 Credit hours     knowledge-based

• 10:15 – 10:45AM - BREAK (free time to go for a coffee in one of the many cafeterias near Palazzo Bargagli
• 10:45AM Jillian Wanik, DCN,RDN,CSSD,CDN,CNSC, Assitant Professor In Residence, University of Connecticut, The Mediterranean Diet and Our Health: Yesterday and Today 

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the historical research study methodology (interventional vs observational) that laid the initial groundwork for modern dietary recommendations
2. Recall the strengths and weaknesses of the pivotal research studies documenting the health consequences of the Mediterranean diet
3. Summarize the goals and objectives of the ongoing studies on aspects of the Mediterranean diet and our health
   ACPE Number:  0009-0000-20-012-L04-P/T     0.1 CEUs or 1.0 Credit hours

• 11:45PM Panel Discussion: Jillian Wanik, DCN,RDN,CSSD,CDN,CNSC, Assitant Professor In Residence, University of Connecticut; Elena Pizzighelli, Food Service Manager, City of Florence and Serena Giorgi (translator) Florence School Lunch; A Unique and Delicious Lunch Experience for Children

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss how the roots of dietary habits are instilled in Italian children
2. Recall the components of the Italian school-based lunch services in terms of food acquisition, handling, preparation, serving and costs
3. Describe the link between cultural eating habits of Italian children and the incidence of disease
4. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the Italian school lunch program in comparison to the American programs
   ACPE Number:  0009-0000-20-013-L04-P/T     0.1 CEUs or 1.0 Credit hours     application-based

12:45PM - End of Conference

3:30PM - FAREWELL DINNER at Castello da Verrazzano-INCLUDED FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRANT
a beautiful palazzo located in the heart of the world renowned Chianti region

Registrant & Guests must register:  Guests $100.00
https://www.verrazzano.com/ 

The fee includes:
-Guided tour of Gardens, Cellars, Castle - Presentation of historical collection of Wines from Verrazzano Estate.
-Appetizers with selection of Tuscan Cold cuts, organic cheese, vegetarian quiches.
-Handmade Italian “Focaccia” Bread with extra virgin olive oil, wine jelly
-Pecorino Cheese with balsamic vinegar
-First course
-Handmade cakes and Cantucci biscuits and Vinsanto Sweet Wine
-Guided wine tasting with 3 red wines, sweet wine, grappa

Excursions for the Conference-these have been identified, but have not yet been scheduled.  They will be registered for separately from the Mediterranean Diet Conference

Welcome Reception at Palazzo Rucellai (Via della Vigna Nuova 18)-INCLUDED for Registrants
guests must register $15.00 per person
the fee includes:

• wine and snacks

Trip to CASTELLO del TREBBIO - Nov 10, 2020 - min.12 people
$ 125.00 per person
The fee includes:

• Light Lunch @ Castello del Trebbio - for attendees and 2 Faculty
• Olive Oil Tasting - for attendees and 2 Faculty
• Guided Tour of the Mill - for attendees and 2 Faculty
• Guided tour of the Cellars and the Castle - for attendees and 2 Faculty
• Private transportation to/from Castello del Trebbio

Guided Tour of PALAZZO VECCHIO - min. 12 people - max. 20 people
$ 75.00 per person
The fee includes:

• Guided Tour by Prof. Stefano Corazzini
• Entrance Fee to Palazzo Vecchio - for attendees and 2 Faculty
• Headsets for visit - for attendees and 2 Faculty

Guided Tour of the MERCATO CENTRALE - max. 20 people
$ 65.00 per person
The fee includes:

• Guided Tour by Prof. Peter Fischer
• Walking Tour and tastings at local stands - for attendees and 2 Faculty

COOKING CLASS - min. 10 people - max. 60 people
$ 60.00 per person
The fee includes:

• Cooking class - for attendees and 2 Faculty

VISIT to OFFICINA PROFUMO SANTA MARIA NOVELLA - max. 15 people
$ 25.00 per person

VISIT to WORKING PHARMACY - max. 15 people
$ 25.00 per person

Academic Rationale

The Mediterranean diet is one of the most unique, delicious and important diets in terms of its ability to optimize our health, promote longevity, prevent disease and sustain our environment.   Scientific studies and meta-analyses unequivocally demonstrate that the Mediterranean is effective in preventing or even reversing cardiovascular disease, the number one killer in the US and Europe.  As a result, the US obesity rates are 3 times higher than Italians and our life span is 4 years shorter.

Although the foods consumed in the Mediterranean countries form quite possibly the healthiest diet in the world, what do Americans really understand about the Mediterranean diet aside from the media portrayal?  Similarly, medical professionals have a strong scientific basis for recommending the Mediterranean Diet to their clientele, but do we really understand the nuances of this diet and lifestyle?

The primary purpose of this conference is to reveal new perspectives of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle to practicing health care providers in the US.  Most of the speakers in the conference will be Italians who will provide a unique perspective on the Mediterranean Diet; its important foods, culture, history.

During the 3 hour morning sessions, seminar topics will include a summary of the Mediterranean diet, its history, food patterns, cultural aspects and health benefits.  We will focus on important foods of the region (wine, olive oil, bread), their historical significance, nutrient composition and impact on our health.  In the afternoon, there will be guided walking tours of Florence, trips to a Tuscan winery and olive oil pressing facility, food tastings and a hands on cooking class.  Most importantly, we will have special guided tours of historic pharmacies and botanical gardens that are hidden in this beautiful Renaissance city.  We will enjoy a full emersion into the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, one of the oldest pharmacies in the world.  Founded by Dominican friars shortly after 1221, this pharmacy used medicinal herbs grown in the monastic gardens to make medications, balms and pomades for the infirmary. Currently, most of the medicinal herbs used in its products are grown locally on the hills around Florence.

The conference workshops and tours will take full advantage of the rich Mediterranean cuisine and examine first-hand the profound role food plays in community, family, ethnicity, nutrition, health, and national identity. Overall, attendees will experience the insider’s view of the real Mediterranean diet; one that is considerably different than what is portrayed in the US.

Continuing Education Units

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Statements of Credit will be awarded based on full sessions attended and completed online evaluations. Pharmacists can earn 12 contact hours.

Dietitians:  12 hours of CE credit have been approved!

Other Health Care Professionals:  We can provide the information (Speaker’s credentials, titles, and learning objectives) that you will need to apply for accreditation through your own professional association.

Please check periodically for updated conference details.  Alternatively, add your email address to receive updates by emailing your address to joanne.nault@uconn.edu.

Conference organizers

Peter Fischer, PhD, Professor of Food History, ISI Florence, Italy
Jane Kerstetter, PhD, RD, Professor of Dietetics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Jill Fitzgerald, Pharm.D. Director of Pharmacy Professional Development, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Jillian Wanik, DCN,RDN,CSSD,CDN,CNSC, Assistant Professor in Residence, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA

Important Infomation:

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting to Florence

Florence Links

Hotel Information and Pricing

Registration Form

Terms and Conditions

 

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The Arthur E. Schwarting Symposium is an educational conference focused on pharmacy practice for pharmacists in many settings.

This year's sympoisum had an overall topic of Drug Induced Disease from a Patient Safety perspective.

Each of the presentations has been recorded and is available as enduring Continuing Pharmacy Education.

Program Fees:
Click on the registration link to register for any of these activities. The cost is $15.00.

Target Audience
These CE activities have been developed for any pharmacists interested in patient safety.

Grant Funding
There was no funding supplied for these topics

Faculty Disclosures
Drs. White and Dang, have no significant financial relationships with any commercial interest associated with these presentations.

Dr. Kristin Waters is on the speaker's bureau for Janssen Pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Holle is a consultant for McGraw Hill Post Graduate Healthcare Education and Pharmacy Times Continuing Education, AXIS Medical Education, Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association, Postgraduate Healthcare Education, HMP CME

The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEU) will be awarded to pharmacists who view the presentation, pass the learning assessment with a grade of 70% or better and complete an evaluation. (ACPE #0009-0000-21-007-H05-P, 0009-0000-21-008-H05-P, 0009-0000-21-009-H05-P, 0009-0000-21-010-H05-P) Credits will  be electronically submitted to CPE Monitor within 72 hours of completing the activity.

Initial release date: May 13, 2021
Planned expiration date: May 13, 2024

The topics and presentations are listed below:

Patient Safety: Drug Induced Cardiovascular Disease
Michael White, PharmD, FCCP, FCP, BOT Distinguished Professor and Chair of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Drug Induced Cardiovascular Disease Handouts-6pp
PICCS-Case Studies
Post Test-Cardio

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to:

1.       Identify heart block. 2.       Differentiate between 1st, type-1 2nd, type-2 2nd, and 3rd degree AV block 3.       Describe the drugs and dietary supplements that can cause heart block and what to do if drug induced hear block occurs acutely and chronically 4.       Identify QTc interval prolongation and describe how much of an elevation dramatically enhances the risk of Torsade de Pointes 5.       Describe the drugs and dietary supplement that can cause QTc interval prolongation and what to do if Torsade de Pointes occurs acutely or for QTc interval prolongation chronically 6.      Apply knowledge to a relevant patient case.

0009-0000-21-007-H05-P     (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (application-based)

Patient Safety: Psychosis as the Diagnosis, Drugs as the Cause
Kristin Waters, PharmD, BCPPS, BCPS, Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Psychosis as the Diagnosis, Drugs as the Cause Handouts-6pp
Post Test-Psychosis

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to:

1.       Identify features of drug-induced psychosis and differentiate between drug-induced psychosis vs. psychosis associated with a medical or mental illness 2.      Articulate which substances are most likely to contribute to psychotic symptoms, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illicit substances 3.      Apply knowledge of drug-induced psychosis to patient case examples

0009-0000-21-008-H05-P  (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

Patient Safety: Medication-Induced Hyperglycemia and Diabetes
Devra Dang, PharmD., BCPS, CDE, FNAP, Associate Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Medication-Induced Hyperglycemia and Diabetes-Handouts 6 pp
Post Test-Diabetes

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to:

1.        List major causative medications leading to hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus and their putative mechanisms 2.       Describe clinical manifestations of medication-induced hyperglycemia 3.       Identify preventive and management strategies for medication-induced hyperglycemia

0009-0000-21-009-H05-P (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Knowledge-based)

Patient Safety:Secondary Cancers: What the Pharmacist Needs to Know
Lisa Holle, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FISOPP, Associate Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Secondary Cancers: What the Pharmacist Needs to Know-Handouts 6pp
Post Test-Secondary Cancers

At the conclusion of this presentation, pharmacists will be able to:

Identify risk factors for developing secondary cancers Differentiate treatment options for secondary cancers from those of primary cancers at the same site Demonstrate pharmacist-driven interventions to reduce risk of, screen for, and optimally manage secondary cancers

0009-0000-21-010-H05-P  (0.1 CEU or 1 contact hour) (Application-based)

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Target Audience

Pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians who are interested in enhancing their skills in the area of sterile compounding.

Online Module Topics & Learning Objectives

Topic	Learning Objectives	ACPE UAN	CE Credit Hours
Hand Washing, Garbing, and Essentials of Aseptic Technique for Sterile Compounding	-Associate touch with the risk for contamination. -Recognize the importance of proper handwashing and garbing. -Identify proper aseptic technique.	0009-0000-21-025-H07-P/T	1.0
Design of a Sterile Compounding Cleanroom	-Identify parts of a cleanroom and their functions. -Calculate air changes per hour. -Describe an air flow pattern to reduce contamination	0009-0000-21-027-H07-P/T	2.5
Keeping Your Cleanroom Clean	-Recognize particles as potential contaminants. -Explain proper cleaning procedures.	0009-0000-21-028-H07-P/T	1.0
Environmental Monitoring of a Sterile Compounding Cleanroom	-Discuss the environmental monitoring plan for a cleanroom complex. -List action levels appropriate for cleanroom areas	0009-0000-21-029-H07-P/T	1.0
Standard Operating Procedures, Training and Documentation for Cleanroom Operations	-List the elements of a Standard Operating Procedure. -Describe an effective training program -Summarize the necessary documentation for cleanrooms	0009-0000-21-026-H07-P/T	1.5
Essentials of USP<800> for Handling Hazardous Drugs in the Cleanroom (1.5 hour of LAW CE)	- List containment strategies for hazardous drugs - Describe the facilities and equipment required for compounding hazardous drugs -Discuss the risks associated with compounding hazardous drugs	0009-0000-21-031-H03-P/T	1.5
Urban Myths, Grey Areas, and Upcoming Changes in Sterile Compounding	-Clarify current myths within the cleanroom environment -Discuss current USP <797> standards with proposed changes	0009-0000-21-030-H07-P/T	1.0
Hands-on Training and Assessment of Sterile Compounding Activities	-Identify errors or gaps in procedures and facilities. -Demonstrate handwashing, garbing and aseptic technique for both hazardous and nonhazardous sterile compounding. -Assess one’s own aseptic techniques. -Diagram a floor plan of a cleanroom complex.	0009-0000-21-033-L07-P/T	7.0

Activity Faculty

Robin Bogner, PhD, FAAPS
Professor of Pharmaceutics
UConn School of Pharmacy
Storrs, CT

Laura Nolan, CPhT, CSPT
Pharmacy Lab Coordinator
UConn School of Pharmacy
Storrs, CT

Faculty Disclosure

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.

Dr. Robin Bogner acts as a consultant for the following companies:
Merck
Alkermes
SQ Innovation
All of the relevant financial relationships listed for Dr. Bogner have been mitigated.

Laura Nolan has no financial relationships with any ineligible companies potentially associated with this presentation.

Activity Fees

You may register for individual topics or for the Entire Certificate Program.

Pharmacist & Technician General Registration (for full CERTIFICATE PROGRAM-16.5 hours) $495.00
Pharmacy Technicians may attend at 50% reduced pricing if accompanied by a pharmacist.

NOTE: There is discounted/bundled pricing for those who choose to register for the Full Certificate Program.

• Visit our registration site.  You MUST register for ALL of the activities under the Sterile Compounding Heading to receive the $495 discounted/bundled pricing. Once registered a confirmation email with further details will be sent

To complete INDIVIDUAL TOPICS, Register Here, and look for specific titles.

Pharmacist General Registration for Live Event Only (prerequisites MUST have also been completed within 1 year prior to attending the live session)  $500

Topic	ACPE UAN	CE Credit Hours	Cost for Activity
Hand Washing, Garbing, and Essentials for Aseptic Technique for Sterile Compounding	0009-0000-21-025-H07-P/T	1.0	$10 pharmacist $  5 pharmacy technician
Design of a Sterile Compounding Cleanroom	0009-0000-21-027-H07-P/T	2.5	$25       pharmacist $12.50 pharmacy technician
Keeping Your Cleanroom Clean	0009-0000-21-028-H07-P/T	1.0	$10 pharmacist $  5 pharmacy technician
Environmental Monitoring of a Sterile Compounding Cleanroom	0009-0000-21-029-H07-P/T	1.0	$10 pharmacist $  5 pharmacy technician
Standard Operating Procedures, Training and Documentation for Cleanroom Operations	0009-0000-21-026-H07-P/T	1.5	$15    pharmacist $7.50 pharmacy technician
Essentials of USP<800> for Handling Hazardous Drugs in the Cleanroom	0009-0000-21-031-H07-P/T	1.5	$15    pharmacist $7.50 pharmacy technician
Urban Myths, Grey Areas, and Upcoming Changes in Sterile Compounding	0009-0000-21-030-H07-P/T	1.0	$10 pharmacist $  5 pharmacy technician
Hands-on Training and Assessment of Sterile Compounding Activities	0009-0000-21-033-L07-P/T	7.0	$500  pharmacist $250  pharmacy technician (with a registered pharmacist)
Your Pathway to Astounding Sterile Compounding	0009-21-001-CP	16.5	$495       pharmacist $247.50 pharmacy technician (with a registered pharmacist)

Grant Funding

There is no grant funding for this activity.

Requirements for Successful Completion

To receive CE Credit and ACPE Certificate:

• Complete all of the required online modules (9.5 hours of CE, including 1.5 hours of LAW CE) and participate in the activities, including the submission of an evaluation of each activity using the session code in our LMS system (https://pharmacyce.uconn.edu/login.php) .
• Attend the 7 hour LIVE training
• Once all of the above activities have been completed, your certificate will be uploaded to the cpe monitor system.  A certificate will be sent to you within two weeks of the completion of the program.

The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Sixteen and one-half contact hours (1.65 CEU’s) will be awarded to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who view the online presentations (0009-0000-21-025-H07-P/T, 0009-0000-21-026-H07-P/T, 0009-0000-21-027-H027-P/T, 0009-0000-21-028-H07-P/T, 0009-0000-21-029-H07-P/T, 0009-0000-21-030-H07-P/T, and 0009-0000-21-031-H03-P/T (LAW)), participate in the activities and complete the evaluations , and attend the 7 hour live session (0009-0000-21-033-L07-P/T). Statements of credit for the online activities will be awarded when the post tests and evaluations have been completed and passed with a 70% or better. A Certificate of Achievement will be sent to those who complete all activities, evaluations and quizzes and attend the LIVE event.  The Certificate Program Number 0009-21-001-CP will be uploaded to your CPE monitor profile within 2 weeks of completion of the entire program.

Initial release date:  July 15, 2021
Planned expiration date:  December 31, 2022

Disclaimer:
The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.

 

Target Audience

Pharmacists, pharmacy preceptors and pharmacy residents who are interested in enhancing their skills in the area of teaching and learning.

This activity is not accredited for technicians

Learning Objectives

Module 1

Topic	Faculty	Learning Objectives:
Blooms taxonomy-1 hour	Wick	1. Differentiate between higher and lower order thinking 2. Compare and contrast old and new Bloom's taxonomy 3. Describe the different levels of the taxonomy 4. Apply the taxonomy for planning lecture/activities
Learning objectives: Beginning with the end in mind-1 hour	Wick	1. Compare and contrast learning objectives and learning goals 2. List the 3 parts of a learning objective 3. Write learning objectives that contain a measurable verb 4. Develop learning objectives that demonstrate higher order learning
Understanding learning styles-1 hour	Wick	1. Discuss the concept of learning style 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of learning styles tool(s) 3. Formulate a view on the role of learning styles
Teaching philosophy and portfolios-1.5 hours-OPTIONAL	Rickles-OPTIONAL	1. Explain the purpose of a teaching philosophy 2. Describe the components of a philosophy 3. Discuss the fundamental element of a teaching portfolio 4. Describe the material from oneself and from others that are contained in a teaching portfolio 5. Create a draft teaching portfolio
Syllabus Creation-1 hour	Salvo	1. Describe the purpose of a comprehensive syllabus 2. List and explain the components of a syllabus 3.  Compare and contrast the elements included in various syllabi 4. Create or modify a course/rotation syllabus
Writing Exam Questions-1 hour	Ehret	1. Compare the difference between true/false and one-best answer type questions 2. Construct effective stems and options for multiple choice questions 3. Detect problems with poorly written test questions
Assessments Beyond Examinations- 1 hour	Wick	1. Explain the difference between criterion and norm-based grading 2. Weigh pros and cons of various assessment techniques 3. Discuss best practices for developing a rubric 4. Develop a rubric for evaluating an active learning activity
Designing inter-professional Education Activities-1 hour	Dang	1.  Explain general principles, goals,and competencies of inter-professional education (IPE) 2.  Describe opportunities and challenges in developing and implementing IPE activities 3.  Design strategies for incorporating IPE activities in the didactic or experiential environment
Intuitive Design for Pharmacy-1 hour	Zaniewski	1.  Define key terms used to describe factors and strategies that influence human behavior. 2.  Identify appropriate interventions to promote adherence to best practices. 3.  Review limitations and pitfalls of some common decision support interventions.

Module 2

Topic	Faculty	Learning Objectives
Empowering Preceptors to Teach: Defining Roles & Responsibilities-1 hour	Seo	1. Explain the importance of precepting and mentoring in professional development 2. Define each of the 4 preceptor roles in teaching clinical problem solving (instructing, modeling, coaching, and facilitating) 3. Determine which preceptor role would be appropriate to use to help a resident progress, given specific case examples
Active learning, tools of the trade-1 hour	Nigro/Wheeler	1.  Differentiate active learning from the traditional lecture style 2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of active learning 3. List and describe various active learning strategies 4. Given a proposed teaching situation, demonstrate an appropriate active learning strategy
Assessing your Student Pharmacists or Residents Performance Through Feedback- 1 hour	Hritcko	1. Explain the role of the preceptor’s assessment in the overall evaluation of a student pharmacist by the school of pharmacy 2.  Develop strategies to collect student performance data throughout the rotational experience 3.  Identify methods to ensure that the evaluation of student pharmacists are fair, objective, and accurate 4.  List strategies to provide constructive feedback to students who are not achieving rotational goals and objectives 5.  Explain the for providing positive feedback to students 6.  Demonstrate how to reinforce a student pharmacist’s positive behaviors 7.  Demonstrate effective feedback to students
Promoting professionalism-1 hour	Fitzgerald	1.  Identify examples of professional behavior in student pharmacists 2.  List strategies to promote professionalism in student pharmacists while on rotation 3.  Define the term “generation gap” as it relates to professionalism in experiential education 4.  Discuss strategies to overcome barriers to professionalism 5.  Explain the necessity of setting expectations and accountability in promoting student professional development 6.  Describe the process of reporting professionalism issues at your site
Conflict Management & Communication in Pharmacy Practice Experiences- 1 hour	White	1.  Differentiate between the various types of conflict that pharmacists and/or residents confront at their practice sites 2.  Identify common emotional and physical reactions to conflict and possible strategies to defuse the situation 3.  Demonstrate how to use communication skills to resolve conflicts between preceptors and students while on their pharmacy practice experiences

Module 3: Technology

Topic	Faculty	Learning Objectives
Effective Online Teaching & Learning- 1.25 hours	Wick/Irish	1. Recognize best practices in developing online courses 2. Describe 5 basic elements of course development 3. Differentiate between topics that are amenable to online teaching and those that are not 4. List tricks and tips for making online learning more engaging
Integrating Pharmacy students into practice-0.75 hours	Hritcko	1. Describe benefits and potential barriers to successful integration of students into pharmacy practice 2. Recognize opportunities to integrate students that will be valuable to students, preceptors, and practice institutions 3. Identify strategies and resources available to support pharmacy preceptors
Patient Cases:  Discussion, Construction and Assessment-1 hour	Wheeler	1.  Discuss theory behind case-based teaching 2.  Identify a strategy for discussing patient cases with students 3.  List some tools that could assist students with preparation for case discussion 4.  Explain the relationship between patient case design/discussions to Bloom’s taxonomy of learning 5.  Identify strategies for assessing student performance

Module 4: Scholarship

Topic	Faculty	Learning Objectives
A Review of Introductory Statistical Concepts(OPTIONAL)-2 hours	Sobieraj	1. Define a framework for the application of evidence-based medicine to clinical practice 2. List the criteria that contribute to the quality of a trial 3. Distinguish between categorical and continuous variables and how this impacts outcome assessment in a trial 4. Interpret descriptive statistics in a given trial 5. Define, interpret, and calculate a relative risk, odds ratio, relative and absolute risk, and number need to treat 6. Use a 95% confidence interval to determine clinical and statistical significance 7. Define type I and type II error and their impact on trial results
Incorporating Scholarship into your Day- 1 hour	Sobieraj	1. Identify research tips for various steps involved including formulation of a research question, biostatistics for researchers, working with the IRB, obtaining grant funding, and writing a manuscript 2. Provide examples of scholarship of teaching from the classroom setting 3. Provide examples of scholarship from the preceptor’s perspective
Ethical issues in Authorship and Scholarship-1 hour	Wick	1. Identify the ICMJE criteria for authorship 2.  Discuss issues related to authorship criteria, student-faculty publications, and duplicate publications 3.  Explain differences between AMA and APA formatting as it pertains to author order 4.  Develop personal approaches for handling authorship criteria, author order, student-faculty publications, and duplicate publication cases
Clinical Teaching Venues: Applying Pedagogy in a Big Wide World- 2 hours	White	1. Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of full time tenure track and non-tenure track faculty 2. Describe the advantages of being an adjunctive instructor of students and residents 3. Identify the other areas where pharmacists require pedagogical skills 4. Describe how to apply teaching skills to various settings 5. Identify how to respond to the disruptive, passionate, and know it all student 6. Describe how to gauge feedback aside from student evaluations of teaching
Continuing Professional Development-1 hour	Fitzgerald	1. Explain the concept of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2. Outline the steps involved in the CPD process 3. Prepare an individualized CPD plan
ACPE Continuing Education Standards:  How to plan and deliver an exceptional activity- 1 hour	Fitzgerald	1. Describe the ACPE standards for continuing pharmacy education 2. Explain the components of a needs assessment 3. Identify ways to measure outcomes from continuing education
Teaching Example-1 hour	CE Participant	1. Prepare a presentation using teaching and learning concepts 2. Deliver a presentation using teaching and learning concepts

Activity Faculty

Devra Dang, PharmD, BCPS, CDE
Associate Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Megan Ehret , PharmD, MS, BCPP
Associate Professor, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy
Baltimore, MD

Jill Fitzgerald, PharmD
Director, Experiential Learning and Continuing Professional Development and Associate Clinical Professor
University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Philip Hritcko, PharmD, CACP
Dean, School of Pharmacy
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Nicole Irish, PharmD

Stefanie Nigro, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM
Assistant Clinical Professor
MCPHS University, Boston, MA

Nathaniel Rickles, PharmD, PhD, BCPP
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Marissa Salvo, PharmD, BCACP
Associate Clinical Professor Pharmacy Practice,
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Teresa Seo, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP
Department of Pharmacy Services
UConn Health – John Dempsey Hospital
Farmington, CT

Diana Sobieraj, PharmD
Assistant Professor, Senior Research Scientist and Program Manager
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy/Hartford Hospital Evidence-based Practice Center, Hartford, CT

Kathryn Wheeler, PharmD, BCPS
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT   

C. Michael White, PharmD, FCCP, FCP
Department Head and Professor
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA
Assistant Director, Office of Pharmacy Professional Development and Visiting Instructor,
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Amber Zaniewski, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Manager, Education & Residencies
Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, CT

Faculty Disclosure

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.

None of the above listed faculty have actual or potential conflicts of interest associated with this presentation.

Acitivity Fees

General Registration– $299.00

• Visit our registration site.  Once registered a confirmation email with further details will be sent

University of Connecticut Faculty and Adjunct Faculty – Free of charge without continuing education credit; or $149.50 (50% discount) for continuing education credit.

• For registration without CE credit:  Contact Joanne Nault  (joanne.nault@uconn.edu) and provide your net ID for access to the learning management system.  For those without a NetID, please contact Joshlyn Lucas-Nash (joshlyn.lucas-nash@uconn.edu) complete the Adjunct Faculty Appointment Form.pdf and fax (860-486-9095) or email to Joshlyn (joshlyn.lucas-nash@uconn.edu).
• For registration with CE credit:  visit our registration site.  Once registered a confirmation email with further details will be sent.

Grant Funding

There is no grant funding for this activity.

Requirements for Successful Completion

For those wishing to receive CE Credit and ACPE Teaching Certificate of Achievement:

•  Complete all of the required online modules and participate in the activities, including an evaluation of each activity within the huskyct system.
• Prepare and deliver a “teaching experience”
• Complete and send in the Verification of Participation form found on the HuskyCT site, and submit to Joanne Nault
• Once all of the activities have been completed, Visit our online CE Center at https://pharmacyce.uconn.edu/login.php and complete the course evaluation to have your CE credits uploaded to the CPE Monitor system

For those wishing to receive UConn School of Pharmacy Teaching Certificate of Completion (no CE Credit):

• Complete all of the required online modules and participate in the activities
• Complete the evaluation forms found under each activity on the HuskyCT site
• Prepare and deliver a “teaching experience”
• Complete and send in to Joanne Nault the Verification of Participation form found on the HuskyCT site

The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Twenty-three contact hours (2.3 CEU’s) will be awarded to pharmacists who view the presentations, participate in the activities and complete the evaluations, and deliver their teaching example. Statements of credit for 0009-0000-21-037-H04-P, Certificate Number 0009-21-002-CP will be sent to CPE Monitor and can be printed from your CPE Monitor Profile. A Certificate of Achievement will be sent to those who complete all activities, evaluations and submit a complete Verification of Participation Form. Upon successful completion of the optional activities  ACPE UAN 0009-0000-21-035-H04-P,  and ACPE UAN 0009-0000-21-036-H04-P we will award 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEU's) and 2.0 contact hours (0.20 CEU's), respectively.

Initial release date:  July 15, 2021
Planned expiration date:  July 15, 2024

Disclaimer:
The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.

Activity	Learning Objectives	Number of Credit Hours
Introduction to Medical Writing		0
1. Fundamentals of Writing	-List the principles of good writing -Recognize common errors in one’s own and others’ writing -Apply Plain Language Guidelines -Analyze writing samples for error, readability, and flow	3
2. References and Libraries	-Compare and contrast reference types -Select appropriate references -Identify copyright infringement pitfalls and how to avoid them -Compose AMA citations for common reference types	2
3.  Working with Clients	-Describe clients’ typical expectations from medical writers -List the necessary components in an LOA or contract -Contrast clients expectations with one’s own strengths and limitations -Complete an analysis of one’s readiness to pursue medical writing	0.75
4.  Developing Visuals	-Discuss when it may be appropriate to add visual aids into your writing -List the basic components needed for constructing tables and figures -Given information, construct a suitable table or figure	1
5. Scholarly Works	-Outline the various types of scholarly publications -Recall the key sections of scholarly manuscripts -Identify and consult journal specific “Authors’ Guide” throughout the writing process -Demonstrate ability to effectively peer review a manuscript	2
6. Continuing Pharmacy & Medical Education	-Discuss the purpose of quality continuing education -Describe the elements of a good needs assessment proposal to obtain funding for continuing education -Recognize the medical writer’s role in continuing education development -Produce a 1200 word document with two learning objectives and three post-test questions that incorporates the principles taught here	2
7.  Short Pieces & Educational Materials	-Recall available  educational media platforms -Select a media platform tailored towards a specific audience -Describe the essential components of patient education brochures and professional posters -Evaluate the effectiveness of circulating patient education brochures and professional posters	2
8. Powerful Presentations	-Identify the techniques necessary to create engaging presentations -Demonstrate the ability to construct slide decks and graph inserts properly -Differentiate high quality presentations from low quality presentations	2
9. Communication	-Describe informative, succinct, and professional correspondence with attention to protected health information -Format professional documents of all types -Recall the elements of a concise invoice -Dissect customer complaints	0.75
10. Research Documents	-Identify  the purpose  of the various research documents -List the different  types of writing styles -Demonstrate the ability  to reference relevant resources	2
11. Regulatory Writing	-Describe  the purpose  of regulatory writing and its importance -Identify regulatory documents  required for target products  at various development stages -Use regulatory guidance to format and create proper documents -Define the internal review process	1
12. Medical Marketing of Healthcare Products	-List the ways in which writing for medical marketing projects differs from other types of writing -Recall regulations that govern medical marketing -Identify requirements that most pharmaceutical companies insist upon	1
13. Finding Employment	-List three ways to begin a search for medical writing jobs -Identify companies (or types of companies) that hire medical writers -Match your interests and abilities to suitable medical writing jobs	0.5
14. Policy Writing	-Define Standard Operating Procedure -Describe the components of the SCP document -Discuss the format and writing style	0.5
Submission of Writing Example (Final Project)	To complete the UConn Medical Writing Certificate Program, participants must produce a final project of approximately 5500 to 6000 word. Each participant will select a final project in collaboration with a UConn Medical Writing Certificate Program faculty member. The participant and the faculty members will select the type of assignment (e.g., needs assessment, continuing education activity homestudy, manuscript for submission to a journal), agree on a formal outline, and establish deadlines for draft and revision submissions.	10

Activity Faculty

Kelsey Giara, PharmD
Medical Writing Apprentice
WriteAngle
Pelham, NH

Daniel Holland, PharmD
Pharmacy Officer
Evans Army Community Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO

Yangzhou Li, MS, PharmD
Regulatory Affairs Medical Writing Project Manager
Aleon Pharma International Inc.
Parsippany, NJ

Kelsey Fontneau Maytas, PharmD
CVS Pharmacy Manager
Shelton, CT

Sara Miller, PharmD
CVS Pharmacist
Franklin, MA

Bisni Narayanan, PharmD
Specialty Clinical Pharmacist
Yale New Haven Health
Hamden, CT

Stefanie Nigro, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM
Associate Clinical Professor
UConn School of Pharmacy
Storrs, CT

George Shyu, PharmD
Novartis
Regulatory Affairs – Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls-Fellow
East Hanover, NJ

Paul Staffieri, PharmD
Clinical Manager
The Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY

Conner Walker, PharmD
Medical Writer
WriteAngle, Inc.
Torrington, CT

Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA
Assistant Director, Office of Pharmacy Professional Development and Visiting Instructor,
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, CT

Faculty Disclosure

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.

None of the above listed faculty have actual or potential conflicts of interest nor any financial interests associated with this presentation.

Acitivity Fees

General Registration– $1500.00

• Visit our registration site.  Once registered a confirmation email with further details will be sent

Grant Funding

There is no grant funding for this activity.

Requirements for Successful Completion

For those wishing to receive CE Credit and ACPE Certificate of Achievement:

• Complete all of the required online modules and participate in the activities, including an evaluation of each activity within the HuskyCT system.
• Prepare and submit a “writing example”
• Complete and send in the Verification of Participation form found on the HuskyCT site, and submit to Joanne Nault
• Once all of the activities are complete, visit our online CE Center at https://pharmacyce.uconn.edu/login.php and complete the course evaluation to have your CE credits uploaded to the CPE Monitor system

The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Thirty and one half contact hours (3.05 CEU’s) will be awarded to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who view the presentations, participate in the activities and complete the assignments and evaluations, and deliver their final submission. Statements of credit for ACPE UAN 0009-0000-20-076-B04-P/T will be automatically sent to CPE Monitor and can be printed from your CPE Monitor Profile. A Certificate of Achievement will be sent to those who complete all activities, evaluations and submit a complete Verification of Participation Form.

Initial release date:  December 1, 2020
Planned expiration date:  November 30, 2023

Disclaimer:
The material presented here does not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy or its co-sponsor affiliates. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.

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