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: February 23, 2026 Expiration Date: February 23, 2029 Course Fee Pharmacists: $7 UConn […]

Surgical Infection Society Pediatric Intra-Abdominal Infection – Antimicrobial Stewardhip Highlights

The Surgical Infection Society (SIS) Guidelines on the Prevention and Management of Pediatric Intra-Abdominal Infection Update was just published.1 These authors note that these are to be used in conjunction with the prior guidelines, as many aspects have not changed. Source control remains essential. For treatment they continue to recommend the combination of ceftriaxone (or […]

Itching for Relief: Understanding Contact Dermatitis

Learning Objectives After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to: Recognize contact dermatitis types, signs and symptoms, and common treatments Identify common topical allergens associated with contact dermatitis Characterize over-the-counter products that are allergen-containing and allergen-free After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacy technicians will be able to: Recognize contact […]

Measles is Back, What Should You Know?

Measles, a disease that was a rare occurrence in the recent past, has become much more common beginning in 2025. As I have received many questions about measles vaccine and treatment options, I thought it would be a good initial topic to discuss in early 2026. Measles Cases Continuing to Increase The incidence of measles […]

Patient Safety: Toxic Human Drugs and Their Impact on Household Pets

Learning Objectives After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to: DESCRIBE common pathways through which pets are exposed to toxic human medications IDENTIFY the clinical signs and symptoms of toxicity from antidepressants, ADHD medications, NSAIDs, opioids, and recreational drugs in companion animals DISCUSS veterinary management strategies and outcomes for pets exposed […]

PATIENT SAFETY: ADRENAL DRAMA: HOW STRESS BECAME A MARKET

Learning Objectives After completing this continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to RECALL the physiology of cortisol, including its regulation and effects on the body’s major systems. DESCRIBE the pathophysiology, presentation, and evidence-based treatments of Cushing’s syndrome and Addison’s disease. ANALYZE patient case scenarios and determine whether a new intervention or adjustment of a […]

What You Need to Know About Influenza Disease in Children in 2025

Influenza Disease and Vaccination Influenza activity has been increasing for the past few weeks. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) influenza surveillance week 50 shows increasing influenza with children especially impacted.  Influenza-like illness last week, was highest in those 0-4 years (11.2%) followed by 5–24-year-olds (7.5%).1 Emergency department visits for influenza were also significant […]

Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Children: Challenges and Current Strategies

By Marissa Galicia, PharmD candidate Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) represent a threat to global health, causing infections that are difficult to treat due to resistance to multiple antimicrobial classes. Some preventable ways that MDROs develop are when antibiotics are used longer than necessary or taken inappropriately.1 Initially, only a few bacteria may survive antibiotic treatment, but […]

Only Skin Deep: The Pharmacist’s Guide to Intradermal Vaccine Administration 2025

Learning Objectives   After completing this knowledge-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians  will be able to DISCUSS the potential benefits of intradermal vaccine delivery IDENTIFY how to administer intradermal injections   Release Date: December 5, 2025 Expiration Date: December 5, 2028 Course Fee FREE There is no grant funding for this CE activity

Neonatal Late-Onset Sepsis (LOS): Antibiotic Trends and Future Directions in Antimicrobial Stewardship

By Sydney E. Kolosky, PharmD candidate Neonatal late-onset sepsis is a systemic infection that is acquired from the hospital environment after 72 hours of life.1 It represents a major cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates, particularly those born very preterm, with an incidence of 9% which results in approximately 11% lower risk of survival.2 […]