Patient Safety: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: Dispensing for Companion Animals in Community Pharmacy – 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 Describe the types of animals and health problems most likely to be encountered in community pharmacies List the most common prescriptions for companion animals and […]

The Human-Animal Bond: How Close Is Too Close? – 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 Recognize and describe different zoonotic diseases: Rabies, Lyme Disease, Ringworm (Dermatophytosis), Leptospirosis, Giardia, and Toxoplasmosis   Describe method of transmission of each disease List the […]

Animal Models of Disease: Barking up the Right Tree – 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 Discuss current legal and ethical positions on the use of animals in research List the pros and cons of various animal models Recall advantages and […]

Acne Vulgaris Pathogenesis and Treatment

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and technicians will be able to DESCRIBE the pathogenesis of acne, including the potential role of diet OUTLINE topical and systemic pharmacologic therapies used to treat acne IDENTIFY physical modalities with utility in treating acne REVIEW available evidence supporting complementary and alternative medicine use […]

Past Award Winners

Distinguished Alumni Award Winners: 1972 Louis E. Kazin, Ph.G. 1934 (D) 1973 James E. O’Brien, BS 1952, MS 1955, Ph.D. 1957, M.D. (D) 1973 Frederick W. Casioppo, Sr., BS 1943 (D) 1973 Varro E. Tyler, Ph.D. 1953, honoris causa Ph.D. 1998 (D) 1974 John Dugan, Ph.G. 1927 (D) 1974 Lester Ableman, BS 1950 (D) 1975 […]

Dealing with Difficult Students: Simple(ish) Solutions to Common Problems

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacist preceptors will be able to DEFINE types of learning disabilities that preceptors are likely to encounter LIST the information the school of pharmacy should provide to preceptors IDENTIFY accommodation that are appropriate for specific students DESCRIBE reasonable accommodation in experiential education   Release Date: […]

ACUTE AND CHRONIC HYPERKALEMIA: TREATMENT OPTIONS, POTASSIUM BINDERS, AND CLINICAL CASES

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to ·       Identify foods that cause hyperkalemia ·       List medications that cause hyperkalemia ·       Compare and contrast medications that manage acute and chronic hyperkalemia ·       Determine the best agent to manage hyperkalemia in each case study After completing this application-based continuing […]

Pikal Symposium

Michael J. Pikal Symposium Hands-on Basic Lyophilization Short Course: August 13-14, 2024 Symposium: August 14-15, 2024 The inaugural Michael J. Pikal Symposium will be held in honor of the late Professor Michael J. Pikal, a leader in the field of freeze-drying for the preservation of pharmaceuticals.  Innovative research will be presented by thought leaders from […]

Exploring Implicit Bias and Its Impact in Pharmacy

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to ·       DEFINE different types of bias and how they are formed ·       RECOGNIZE what bias may look like in the pharmacy setting ·       IDENTIFY how bias can impact patient care ·       APPLY methods to address and mitigate bias in the […]

All “Prior Authorizations” are Not Created Equal: A Guide to Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Describe the different types of prescription drug coverage available to Medicare patients Explain the patient costs associated with Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage Demonstrate use of a patient’s Medicare Part D formulary to determine the appropriate type of coverage […]