Pain Points: A Comprehensive Approach to Pain Management

Learning Objectives   After completing this continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Describe the three major categories of pain Discuss the elements of a comprehensive pain assessment Identify appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for pain Distinguish factors that create challenges for individual pain management After completing this continuing education activity, pharmacy technicians […]

Breathing Beyond the Barriers: The Latest 2024 GOLD Report-RECORDED WEBINAR

Learning Objectives The activity will cover the following learning objectives for Pharmacists: Recognize new definitions and parameters surrounding COPD Explain updates coinciding with screening and diagnosis for COPD Differentiate inhaler selection for COPD management corresponding to disease severity and patient specific factors Discuss non-pharmacotherapy strategies for COPD management Apply the 2024 GOLD standards to patient […]

LAW: “An Apple A Day Keeps COVID Away” Legal Issues in Suppressing Health Misinformation

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to o   DISCUSS the characteristics of health misinformation and its effect on public health o   CHARACTERIZE the role of the states in disciplinary actions for misinformation o   DESCRIBE the legal issues that emerge when state authorities try to […]

State of Connecticut Naloxone Training Program-RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course ****IMPORTANT UPDATE**** Update August 2024: Naloxone Availability Note that, despite their mention in this activity, intramuscular (IM) naloxone autoinjectors are no longer commercially available in the United States (U.S.). Prefilled syringes, however, remain available for IM administration of naloxone. Additionally, since the original release of this continuing education activity, the U.S. Food […]

HIV, Baby, and Me: Preventing Perinatal Transmission of HIV-RECORDED WEBINAR

Learning Objectives Define perinatal transmission of HIV and its risk factors Review different therapies of ARV during antepartum, intrapartum, and post-partum Recognize the difference between infant prophylaxis/treatment Review breastfeeding risks and recommendations in HIV+ patients Activity Release Dates Released:  May 30, 2024 Expires:  May 30, 2027 Course Fee $17 Pharmacist ACPE UAN Code  0009-9999-24-024-H02-P Session […]

Understanding Treatment Approaches for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learning Objectives  After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to DESCRIBE autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its manifestations LIST medications used to manage symptoms of ASD APPLY techniques to improve care in the pharmacy for patients with ASD and their caretakers After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacy technicians will […]

Demystifying the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and technicians will be able to Describe the benefits and features of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Outline the responsibilities of Part D Sponsors and dispensing pharmacies under the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Discuss the characteristics of beneficiaries most likely to benefit from participating […]

Management of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Patient-Focused Approach

Learning Objectives  After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to ·       Describe type 2 diabetes diagnostic criteria and glycemic targets ·       Identify the components of diabetes self-management education and support ·       Recognize the importance of an individualized treatment program ·       List treatment recommendations for type 2 diabetes in the setting of […]

Law: People are not Cows and Off-label Prescribing is Utterly Different – RECORDED WEBINAR

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 Veterinary Medicines. Learning Objectives The activity met the following learning objectives for Pharmacists: Discuss the characteristics and trends in off label prescribing. Distinguish between off label prescribing for people […]

Compounding: Go Hog Wild: Creative (and Informed) Veterinary Compounding – RECORDED WEBINAR

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 Veterinary Medicines. Learning Objectives Examine veterinary pharmacy challenges, including species-specific pharmacokinetics, patient adherence, drug availability, and contraindications   Discuss key compounding principles, including the benefits and risks of different […]