Accommodating Disabilities in Experiential Education: Easier Than it Seems, Full of Reward

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: […]

Beyond Medication Management: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Pain Management and Fall Risk Reduction

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to: 1.     Recognize opportunities to reduce pain medication and mitigate risk of falls 2.     Identify appropriate patients for referral to physical therapy for non-pharmacologic pain management 3.     Discuss deprescribing of “fall risk increasing pain medication” (FRIDs) with prescribers 4.     Review the […]

Who are you? Who are We? Professional Identity in Experiential Learning

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacist preceptors will be able to 1. Describe professional identify formation 2. Apply the steps in development of a professional identity 3. Identify activities that develop professional identity appropriately   Release Date: November 1, 2023 Expiration Date: November 1, 2026 Course Fee Pharmacists: $7 UConn […]

Motivation to be the Best Drug Information Station

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Recognize key elements of a drug information request Describe a typical process for researching drug information requests Prioritize information in the final written response Identify the best language to use based on the inquiring party’s needs After completing this application-based […]

The Path to Time Management: Time to Hit the Road!

Learning Objectives After completing this knowledge-based continuing education activity, pharmacy technicians will be able to Describe how an individual technician’s time management impacts the whole pharmacy’s efficiency List three time management techniques that could improve a technician’s function Recognize time management techniques to apply in specific settings and situations   Re-Release Date: September 24, 2023 […]

Considerations in Veterinary Compounding

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to 1.     List food items which may be harmful to certain pets 2.     Identify additives which should not be used in veterinary compounding 3.     Discover when veterinary compounding is acceptable 4.     Recognize federal laws pertaining to veterinary compounding […]

The upcoming USP changes and its impact on immediate use medications

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to 1. Point out an immediate use medication 2. Recognize locations where immediate use medications may be compounded 3. Investigate the designated person’s responsibilities 4. Identify core competencies required for immediate use compounding   Release Date: September 1, […]

Set Your Ascites on Improving Patient Care: The Pharmacy Team’s Role in Hepatorenal Syndrome Management

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and technicians will be able to 1. Describe the prevalence, pathophysiology, and prognosis of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) 2. Explain updated guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of HRS 3. Discuss current and emerging therapies for HRS 4. Identify the role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians […]

Patient Safety: Fad Diets: Do They Deserve the Hype?

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to 1. Describe the prevalence of fad diets in society 2. Outline the components of different types of fad diets 3. Explain the effect different fad diets can have on the body 4. Recognize situations in which fad diets present safety […]

Patient Safety: Ketogenic Diet: Fad Weight Loss or True Medical Benefits?

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Describe the components and mechanisms of the ketogenic diet for medical purposes. List disease states in which the ketogenic diet has been proven to help Use this information to counsel patients who are interested in the ketogenic diet’s medical benefits […]