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Long-Acting Injectable Medication Products

About this Course

Pharmacists possess the training and skills necessary to administer certain long-acting injectable (LAI) medications used in the management of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Through collaborative practice agreements, pharmacists can administer Long Acting Injectables in almost every state. In some states, including the state of Connecticut, this occurs via collaborative agreements, and necessary injection and disease state training.  Administration of these medications by pharmacists can increase accessibility of care for patients.

UConn has developed web-based continuing pharmacy education activity to enhance pharmacists’ skills and help them make sound clinical decisions about long acting injectables administration. This course includes eight hours of CPE (or eight hours of credit), required by the State of Connecticut.  Successful completion of these eight hours (with four activities consisting of three hours online pre-requisite work and five hours of LIVE CE) will earn the pharmacist a Certificate in Long-Acting Injectables of Psychotropic Medication.

The three activities below are available separately for $17/hour each, or as pre-requisites for the entire Long-Acting Injectable Psychotropic Medication Pharmacist Certificate Training Program at $299 which includes both the prerequisites and the full day of LIVE training.

Target Audience

Pharmacists who are interested in administering long acting injectable psychotropic medications to their patients.

This activity is NOT accredited for technicians.

Pharmacist Learning Objectives

At the end of this application-based continuing education activity, the learner will be able to:

Compare and contrast among different long-acting injectable (LAI) medications currently available for the

treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and substance use disorders including:

·        Dosing

·        Generic and brand names

·        Adverse effects

·        Administration schedule

·        Overlap with oral medications

·        FDA-approved indications

Release Date

Released:  11/15/2023
Expires:  11/15/2026

Course Fee

$17

ACPE UAN

0009-0000-23-052-H01-P

Accreditation Hours

1.0 hours of CE

Session Code

23LA52-WXT36

Bundle Options

If desired, pharmacists can register for the entire Long-Acting Injectable Psychotropic Medication Pharmacist Certificate Training Program

or for the individual activities.   The Certificate consists of three activities in our online selection, and a 5 hour LIVE activity.

You may register for individual topics at $17/CE Credit Hour, or for the Entire LAIA Certificate at $299.00 which includes 5 hours of LIVE CE and the 3 online pre-requisites listed below.

You must register for ALL 4 activities to receive the bundled pricing of $299.00

Accreditation Statement

ACPE logo

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 1.0 hours (or 0.1 CEUS) for the online activity ACPE #0009-0000-23-052-H01-P will be awarded when the post test and evaluation have been completed and passed with a 70% or better. Your CE credits will be uploaded to your CPE monitor profile within 2 weeks of completion of the program.

Grant Funding

There is no grant funding for this activity.

Requirements for Successful Completion

To receive CE Credit go to Blue Button labeled "take Test/Evaluation" at the top of the page.

Type in your NABP ID, DOB and the session code for the activity.  You were sent the session code in your confirmation email.

Faculty

Kristin Waters, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP,
Assistant Clinical Professor
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. Waters is a consultant with Janssen Pharmaceuticals. She will discuss all drugs without bias. All financial interests with ineligible companies (as noted) have been mitigated.

Disclaimer

This activity may contain discussion of off label/unapproved use of drugs. The content and views presented in this educational program are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent those of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Program Content

Program Handouts

Post Test Evaluation

View Questions for Long-Acting Injectable Medication Products

Additional Courses Available for Long Acting Injectable Training

 

Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: Background - 1 hour

Guideline-Driven Treatment for Mental Illnesses and Substance Abuse Disorders– 1 hour

 

Guideline-Driven Treatment for Mental Illnesses and Substance Abuse Disorders

About this Course

Pharmacists possess the training and skills necessary to administer certain long-acting injectable (LAI) medications used in the management of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Through collaborative practice agreements, pharmacists can administer Long Acting Injectables in almost every state. In some states, including the state of Connecticut, this occurs via collaborative agreements, and necessary injection and disease state training.  Administration of these medications by pharmacists can increase accessibility of care for patients.

UConn has developed web-based continuing pharmacy education activity to enhance pharmacists’ skills and help them make sound clinical decisions about long acting injectables administration. This course includes eight hours of CPE (or eight hours of credit), required by the State of Connecticut.  Successful completion of these eight hours (with four activities consisting of three hours online pre-requisite work and five hours of LIVE CE) will earn the pharmacist a Certificate in Long-Acting Injectables of Psychotropic Medication.

The three activities below are available separately for $17/hour each, or as pre-requisites for the entire Long-Acting Injectable Psychotropic Medication Pharmacist Certificate Training Program at $299 which includes both the prerequisites and the full day of LIVE training.

Target Audience

Pharmacists who are interested in administering long acting injectable psychotropic medications to their patients.

This activity is NOT accredited for technicians.

Pharmacist Learning Objectives

At the end of this application-based continuing education activity, the learner will be able to:

Describe first- and second-line treatment options for the following disease states:

·        Schizophrenia

·        Bipolar disorder

·        Alcohol use disorder

·        Opioid use disorder

 

Identify where long-acting injectable medications fit into treatment guidelines for each disorder

 

Apply clinical treatment guidelines to select optimal pharmacologic treatment for a patient diagnosed with these disorders

Release Date

Released:  11/15/2023
Expires:  11/15/2026

Course Fee

$17

ACPE UAN

0009-0000-23-051-H01-P

Accreditation Hours

1.0 hours of CE

Session Code

23LA51-VXT88

Bundle Options

If desired, pharmacists can register for the entire Long-Acting Injectable Psychotropic Medication Pharmacist Certificate Training Program

or for the individual activities.   The Certificate consists of three activities in our online selection, and a 5 hour LIVE activity.

You may register for individual topics at $17/CE Credit Hour, or for the Entire LAIA Certificate at $299.00 which includes 5 hours of LIVE CE and the 3 online pre-requisites listed below.

You must register for ALL 4 activities to receive the bundled pricing of $299.00

Accreditation Statement

ACPE logo

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 1.0 hours (or 0.1 CEUS) for the online activity ACPE #0009-0000-23-051-H01-P will be awarded when the post test and evaluation have been completed and passed with a 70% or better. Your CE credits will be uploaded to your CPE monitor profile within 2 weeks of completion of the program.

Grant Funding

There is no grant funding for this activity.

Requirements for Successful Completion

To receive CE Credit go to Blue Button labeled "take Test/Evaluation" at the top of the page.

Type in your NABP ID, DOB and the session code for the activity.  You were sent the session code in your confirmation email.

Faculty

Kristin Waters, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP,
Assistant Clinical Professor
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. Waters is a consultant with Janssen Pharmaceuticals. She will discuss all drugs without bias. All financial interests with ineligible companies (as noted) have been mitigated.

Disclaimer

This activity may contain discussion of off label/unapproved use of drugs. The content and views presented in this educational program are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent those of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Program Content

Program Handouts

Post Test Evaluation

View Questions for Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: Background

Additional Courses Available for Long Acting Injectable Training

 

Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: Background - 1 hour

Long-Acting Injectable Medication Products– 1 hour

 

Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: Background

About this Course

 

 

Pharmacists possess the training and skills necessary to administer certain long-acting injectable (LAI) medications used in the management of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Through collaborative practice agreements, pharmacists can administer Long Acting Injectables in almost every state. In some states, including the state of Connecticut, this occurs via collaborative agreements, and necessary injection and disease state training.  Administration of these medications by pharmacists can increase accessibility of care for patients.

UConn has developed web-based continuing pharmacy education activity to enhance pharmacists’ skills and help them make sound clinical decisions about long acting injectables administration. This course includes eight hours of CPE (or eight hours of credit), required by the State of Connecticut.  Successful completion of these eight hours (with four activities consisting of three hours online pre-requisite work and five hours of LIVE CE) will earn the pharmacist a Certificate in Long-Acting Injectables of Psychotropic Medication.

The three activities below are available separately for $17/hour each, or as pre-requisites for the entire Long-Acting Injectable Psychotropic Medication Pharmacist Certificate Training Program at $299 which includes both the prerequisites and the full day of LIVE training.

Target Audience

Pharmacists who are interested in administering long acting injectable psychotropic medications to their patients.

This activity is NOT accredited for technicians.

Pharmacist Learning Objectives

At the end of this application-based continuing education activity, the learner will be able to:

Describe the prevalence, pathophysiology, clinical features, and diagnostic criteria of:

·        Schizophrenia

·        Bipolar disorder

·        Substance use disorders

 

Differentiate between signs and symptoms of these disorders

Release Date

Released:  11/15/2023
Expires:  11/15/2026

Course Fee

$17

ACPE UAN

0009-0000-23-050-H01-P

Accreditation Hours

1.0 hours of CE

Session Code

23LA50-TXJ44

Bundle Options

If desired, pharmacists can register for the entire Long-Acting Injectable Psychotropic Medication Pharmacist Certificate Training Program

or for the individual activities.   The Certificate consists of three activities in our online selection, and a 5 hour LIVE activity.

You may register for individual topics at $17/CE Credit Hour, or for the Entire LAIA Certificate at $299.00 which includes 5 hours of LIVE CE and the 3 online pre-requisites listed below.

You must register for ALL 4 activities to receive the bundled pricing of $299.00

Accreditation Statement

ACPE logo

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 1.0 hours (or 0.1 CEUS) for the online activity ACPE #0009-0000-23-050-H01-P will be awarded when the post test and evaluation have been completed and passed with a 70% or better. Your CE credits will be uploaded to your CPE monitor profile within 2 weeks of completion of the program.

Grant Funding

There is no grant funding for this activity.

Requirements for Successful Completion

To receive CE Credit go to Blue Button labeled "take Test/Evaluation" at the top of the page.

Type in your NABP ID, DOB and the session code for the activity.  You were sent the session code in your confirmation email.

Faculty

Kristin Waters, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP,
Assistant Clinical Professor
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. Waters is a consultant with Janssen Pharmaceuticals. She will discuss all drugs without bias. All financial interests with ineligible companies (as noted) have been mitigated.

Disclaimer

This activity may contain discussion of off label/unapproved use of drugs. The content and views presented in this educational program are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent those of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Program Content

Program Handouts

Post Test Evaluation

View Questions for Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: Background

Hour 1: Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: Background

1. A 38-year-old patient with an unknown psychiatric history is dropped off at the emergency department by police after being found wandering the streets and knocking on doors at random. The patient admits that they believe they are being monitored by the FBI and that “the mafia” wants to recruit them as a spy. The patient is observed having a conversation with themselves while alone in the examination room.

Which of the following positive symptoms is the patient likely experiencing?
A. Psychosis and auditory hallucinations
B. Auditory hallucinations and delusions
C. Delusions and anhedonia
D. Paranoia and agitation

2. Which of the following is the correct term for fixed, false beliefs that patients with schizophrenia may experience?
A. Delusions
B. Hallucinations
C. Disorganized speech
D. Catatonia

3. A patient with schizophrenia has experienced both positive and negative symptoms for several years. They are now presenting with signs of mania, including pressured speech and grandiosity. Which of the following is true?
A. The patient’s diagnosis will likely change to schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
B. The patient’s diagnosis will likely change to schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
C. The patient will now be diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
D. The patient will now be diagnosed with schizophrenia and major depressive disorder

4. Which of the following is true about bipolar disorder?
A. The most common time that patients are diagnosed is during childhood
B. Most patients are initially diagnosed with schizophrenia
C. It has a higher mortality rate than major depressive disorder
D. Type II bipolar disorder is associated with more severe episodes of mania than type I

5. Most patients with bipolar disorder spend the majority of their time in which mood phase?
A. Mania
B. Depression
C. Hypomania
D. Euthymia

6. A patient with bipolar disorder presents to their outpatient provider and reports that they believe they are on the verge of a “breakthrough” and will soon become a world-famous author once their manuscript is published. They have recently stopped going to work and have been writing “all day and all night” for the past week. They also report spending thousands of dollars on a new computer so that they have “the best equipment” with which to write their manuscript.
Which of the following symptoms of mania is the patient displaying?
A. Grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, increased goal directed activity
B. Flight of ideas, distractibility, grandiosity
C. Disorganized thoughts, decreased need for sleep, flight of ideas
D. Confusion, excessive spending, distractibility

7. Patient NP was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, type II approximately 5 years ago. They have rarely missed work due to hypomanic symptoms, and are generally able to perform all day-to-day activities without impairment. Following a breakup, NP begins to display signs of grandiosity, flight of ideas, decreased sleep, and increased spending. They also begin to hear the voice of their ex-partner telling them that they are worthless.

Which of the following is most appropriate?
A. NP’s diagnosis should be changed to bipolar disorder type I
B. NP’s diagnosis should remain the same
C. NP’s diagnosis should be changed to schizoaffective disorder
D. NP’s diagnosis should be changed to bipolar disorder, mixed type

8. Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of a substance use disorder?
A. Female gender
B. Age > 65 years
C. Co-occurring psychiatric disorder
D. Parenthood

9. Which type of opioid receptor contributes to the stimulation of the dopamine-related reward system?
A. Mu-opioid receptor
B. Kappa-opioid receptor
C. Delta-opioid receptor
D. Beta-opioid receptors

Additional Courses Available for Long Acting Injectable Training

 

Guideline-Driven Treatment for Mental Illnesses and Substance Abuse Disorders– 1.0 hour

Long-Acting Injectable Medication Products– 1 hour

 

Patient Safety: Pharmacy Metrics-Recorded Webinar

About this Course

This course is a recorded (home study version) of the Pharmacy Metrics Webinar

 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacy technician will be able to:

  • Describe the importance of pharmacy metrics for efficient operation.
  • Define pharmacy metrics in various settings.
  • Describe how team members can effectively contribute to the workplace

Release and Expiration Dates

Released:  September 15, 2023
Expires:  September 15, 2026

Course Fee

$4  Pharmacy Technician

ACPE UAN

0009-0000-23-026-H05-T

Session Code

20YC63-BCX86

Accreditation Hours

1.0 hours of CE

Additional Information

 

How to Complete Evaluation:  When you are ready to submit quiz answers, go to the BLUE take test/evaluation button.

Accreditation Statement

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

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians are eligible to participate in this application-based activity and will receive up to 1.0 CE Hours (or 0.1 CEUs)  for completing the activity ACPE UAN 0009-0000-23-026-H05-T, passing the quiz with a grade of 70% or better, and completing an online evaluation. Statements of credit are available via the CPE Monitor online system and your participation will be recorded with CPE Monitor within 72 hours of submission.

Grant Funding

There is no grant funding for this activity.

Faculty

Sara Miller, PharmD
CVS Pharmacist
Foxboro, MA

Kyra Durfee, PharmD Candidate 2022
UConn School of Pharmacy
Storrs, CT

Gabriella Scala, PharmD Candidate 2022
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.

  • Sara Miller, Kyra Durfee and Gabriela Scala have no relationships with ineligible companies and therefore nothing to disclose.

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.

Content

Post Test

1. Which of the following is NOT a use for metrics in pharmacies?
A. Quantify workflow
B. Exhaust staff
C. Establish comparators

2. Patient-centered metrics are based on which of the following?
A. Profits
B. Public health initiatives
C. Patient complaints

3. _____ is a metric used to assess productivity.
A. Time-to-fill
B. Rate of medication errors
C. Out-of-stock prescriptions

4. Which of the following is a good way to reach vaccination metrics?
A. Letting the patient contact the pharmacy about vaccinations
B. Reminding patients of vaccinations at the register
C. Relying on advertising to encourage patients

5. What does SMART goals, a great way to develop an approach to improve metrics, stand for?
A. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound
B. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Resourceful, Time-Bound
C. Specific, Measurable, Accurate, Reasonable, Time-Bound

6. What is the most important skill in the workplace when tackling metrics?
A. Speed
B. Communication
C. Knowledge

7. Many metrics focus on efficiency. What other consideration is crucial?
A. Type of pharmacy
B. Patient safety
C. Workload or volume

8. Select the statement that is TRUE:
A. Metrics usually refer to a general aspect of pharmacy tasks, so they are the same in community and clinical settings.
B. While metrics often refer to a general aspect of pharmacy tasks, they can vary greatly between community and clinical settings.
C. While metrics often refer to a general aspect of pharmacy tasks, pharmacies should stay away from standard metrics and develop new approaches.

9. Super Tech is worried about her pharmacy’s time-to-fill metric. Wonder Pharmacist is focused on inventory metrics. Three months go by and they haven’t made good progress on either. Why?
A. They are working alone on each metric, but need to be working together.
B. It’s not possible to work on two metrics at the same time.
C. Improving time-to-fill metrics will adversely influence inventory metrics.

10. Which of the following activity falls heavily on pharmacy technicians and contributes heavily to pharmacy metrics in the community setting?
A. Vaccinations
B. Insurance and billing
C. In-person patient interaction

Handouts

VIDEO

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Replacement Immunization Certificates

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” or you completed your Immunization Training as a UConn School of Pharmacy student, and need a replacement certificate, you can order your replacement copy online. The cost is $15  for the certificate. Just add to your cart!

ACPE logoCONTINUING 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.

Anticoagulation Traineeship Certificate Program

The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and the UConn Health Center Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic, as well as William W. Backus Hospital Outpatient Care Center have developed 2-day practice-based ACPE certificate continuing education activity for registered pharmacists and nurses 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 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” will be awarded upon successful completion of the traineeship.

          “This was an excellent experience that was highly integrated in an actual practice experience. The entire staff was welcoming and allowed me to fully immerse myself in order to maximize experience and take away significant clinical experience that I can translate into my own practice.  I would highly recommend this course.” -PM

          “…grateful for the opportunity to practice patient interviews and get other pharmacists’ professional opinions. Going through the objectives was helpful and helped increase my confidence…” –MS

I had a very successful and wonderful learning experience that I will treasure and WILL apply to my practice ASAP” – LKD

“.….very comprehensive 2 days. I was able to see a lot!” – MS

Target Audience

This certificate program is for registered pharmacists and nurses 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.

Traineeship Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the 2 day traineeship, pharmacists will be able to:

  1. Conduct patients interviews
  2. Evaluate current medications as it relates to anticoagulation therapy
  3. Describe the proper technique for obtaining point-of- care INR testing
  4. Adjust anticoagulant therapy for a patient based on desired outcome
  5. Review trends in the patient medical records
  6. Prepare a patient-specific monitoring plan
  7. Formulate a note for the patient’s chart outlining your assessment and plan
  8. Describe how to bill for services

Pre-Requisites

  1. All participants must successfully complete the 17.5-hour online training at pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/anticoagulation or an equivalent training as approved by the Director of CE and the faculty of the traineeship.
  2. All participants must have a valid pharmacist, MD or nursing license
  3. All participants must provide documentation of current professional liability insurance
  4. All participants must complete the application (below)
  5. A telephone interview will be conducted prior to day 1 to discuss goals and expectations of the A copy of clinic’s policy and procedures will also be forwarded to the participant prior to the visit. Participants are expected to be familiar with the clinic’s policy and point-of-care testing manual.

Locations and Dates

UConn Health Outpatient Services Anticoagulation Clinic

11 South Road

Farmington, CT 06030

Suite 230 MC 6237

William W. Backus Hospital Outpatient Care Center

111 Salem Turnpike

Norwich, CT 06360

Thursday/Friday, May 21-22, 2026 Wednesday/Thursday, June 10-11, 2026
Wednesday/Thursday, July 15-16, 2026
Wednesday/Thursday, July 29-30, 2026

 

Email your completed application and proof of liability insurance to heather.kleven@uconn.edu. Once received, UConn will contact you with the date of attendance.

Agenda for Traineeship

Day 1
8:30-9:00 am Orientation to the clinic and staff, HR forms, review clinic workflow
9:00 am-12:30 pm Observation of patient interview process, point-of-care testing, dose decision making, and documentation procedures.
12:30 pm-1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm-3:00 pm Observed patient interviews and documentation
3:00 pm-3:30 pm Observed telephone patient interviews, and documentation
3:30 pm-4:30 pm Day 1 review and evaluation
Day 2
8:30 am-9:00 am Q/A in preparation for day’s work
9:00 am-12:30 pm Solo telephone patient interviews, and documentation.
12:30 pm -1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm-1:30 pm Review of morning’s work
1:30 pm-2:30 pm Solo patient interviews, and documentation.
2:30 pm-4:30 pm Wrap up Q/A, address individual needs and final evaluation.

Activity Faculty

Anuja Rizal, RPh, PharmD, CACP, John Dempsey Hospital Anticoagulation Clinic Coordinator, Farmington, CT

Elizabeth Biron, PharmD, John Dempsey Hospital Anticoagulation Clinic Pharmacist, Farmington, CT

Damian Green, Pharmacy Technician, John Dempsey Hospital Anticoagulation Clinic, Farmington, CT

Lauren Wallace, Pharmacy Technician, John Dempsey Hospital Anticoagulation Clinic, Farmington, CT

Shally Singh, PharmD, CACP, Ambulatory Care Supervisor, William W. Backus Hospital Hartford Healthcare, Norwich, 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 activity faculty have anything to disclose.

 

Activity Fees

Prerequisite Online content: can be found at www.pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/anticoagulation click on each of the listed activities to register.  If you register for the entire bundle, the pricing is discounted to $199 total rather than approximately $17/credit hour.

Live  content:  Please see above for available traineeship dates.  These dates are filled on a first come/first serve basis.

The Registration Fee of $500 includes all costs of the traineeship instruction and printed materials, but does not include the home study pre-requisites.

APPLICATION

Please call Heather at 860-486-2084 for questions. Scan and email your completed application to the address below.

heather.kleven@uconn.edu

There is no reduced fee for UConn faculty, adjunct faculty,  preceptors or volunteers for this program

Refunds

The registration fee, less a $75 processing fee, is refundable for those that cancel their registration more than 14 days prior to your scheduled live program. After that time, no refund is available. Participant substitutions may be made at any time.

    Grant Funding

    There is no grant funding for this activity.

      ACPE logo

      The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Sixteen contact hours (1.6 CEU’s)  of practice-based certificate continuing education credit for pharmacists who participate in the traineeship and pass the competency evaluation with at least a “3” in all of the assessment categories. Credit will be automatically uploaded to the CPE Monitor system, and a certificate of completion will be emailed within 4 weeks of traineeship completion. UAN#0009-0000-26-004-L01-P

      Initial release date:  March 16, 2026
      Planned expiration date:  March 16, 2029

      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.

      A Review of Introductory Statistical Concepts (Optional)

      Learning Objectives:

      1. Define a framework for the application of evidence-based medicine to clinical practice List the criteria that contribute to the quality of a trial
      2. Distinguish between categorical and continuous variables and how this impacts outcome assessment in a trial
      3. Interpret descriptive statistics in a given trial
      4. Define, interpret, and calculate a relative risk, odds ratio, relative and absolute risk, and number need to treat
      5. Use a 95% confidence interval to determine clinical and statistical significance
      6. Define type I and type II error and their impact on trial results

      Activity Faculty

      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

      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. Sobieraj has no relationship with an ineligible company.

      Activity Fees

      The fee for this activity is $20

      Grant Funding

      There is no grant funding for this activity.

      Requirements for Successful Completion

      ACPE LogoThe University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Two contact hours (0.2 CEU’s) will be awarded to pharmacists who view the presentation, pass the post test with a 70% or higher, and complete the evaluation. Statement of credit for 0009-0000-21-036-H04-P will be sent to CPE Monitor and can be printed from your CPE Monitor Profile.

      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.

      Teaching Philosophy and Portfolios (Optional)

      Learning Objectives:

      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
        Create a draft teaching portfolio

      Activity Faculty

      Nathaniel Rickles, PharmD, PhD, BCPP
      Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
      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.

      Dr. Rickles does not have any relationship with an ineligible company.

      Activity Fees

      This activity costs $15

      Grant Funding

      There is no grant funding for this activity.

      Requirements for Successful Completion

      ACPE LogoThe University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. One and one half contact hours (0.15 CEU’s) will be awarded to pharmacists who view the presentation, and pass a post test with a 70% or better.  Statements of credit for 0009-0000-21-035-H04-P, will be sent to CPE Monitor and can be printed from your CPE Monitor Profile.

      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.

      UConn Medical Writing Certificate

      Emblem saying one of the best writing classes in Reedsy's 2023 class

       

      In this comprehensive 30.5 hour CPE credit activity, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians (and any other interested healthcare providers) will learn the concepts and mechanics of medical writing from continuing education activities to policy writing to medical marketing.  A Practice-based Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to those who have completed the pre-requisites and all phases of this practice-based certificate program 0009-0000-20-076-B04-P and 0009-0000-20-076-B04-T.

      Learning Objectives for Pharmacists and Technicians:
      At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

      • Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of good writing to common documents used in pharmacy, medicine, regulatory writing

      • List specific approaches needed for various types of medical writing

      • Write a variety of documents pertaining to medicine and pharmacy, including continuing education activities, slide kits, and scholarly works

      • Assemble a portfolio of writing pieces that demonstrate the learner’s areas of expertise

      See below to see all of the activities and their  learning objectives

      To Register Click on Orange Registration Button above

      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 Writer
      Pelham, NH

      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

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

      Angela Su
      PharmD Candidate 2024
      University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
      Storrs, CT

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

      Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA
      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 a relationship with ineligible companies.

       

      Activity Fees

      General Registration– $1999.00

      • Register above using the Orange Registration Button.  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 Heather Kleven at Heather.Kleven@uconn.edu
      • 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

        ACPE logoThe 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 0009-0000-23-057-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, 2023
        Planned expiration date:  November 30, 2026

        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.