Pet Allergies

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to ·       Outline the causes of pet allergies in dogs, cats, and other less common species ·       Differentiate between allergic sensitization, allergy, and cross sensitivity ·       Paraphrase facts that prove that currently, hypoallergenic dogs and cats are a myth ·       Compare […]

Optimizing Care in Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Using Clinical Prediction Tools to Aid Antimicrobial Stewardship

By Megan McGrath PharmD Candidate, Streptococcal pharyngitis is an infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (otherwise known as group A streptococcal or GAS). Children 3 to 14 years are most likely to have these infections with 93.2 cases per 1000 persons 3 to 9 years old and 40.9 cases per 1000 persons 10 to 18 years […]

Delving Beyond the Shelving Podcast: Decongesting Phenylephrine Rumors

Learning Objectives After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to: RECALL the history of phenylephrine’s approval and the FDA’s over-the-counter (OTC) approval process DESCRIBE the rise and fall of phenylephrine’s popularity DIFFERENTIATE oral phenylephrine from other routes of administration and their importance in practice DISTINGUISH alternative OTC congestion […]

How Long Should We Treat Pediatric Outpatient CAP? Rethinking Antibiotic Duration

By Nicole Pietraszewski PharmD Candidate, Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is the cause of about 1.5 million pediatric medical visits each year and remains the second-leading cause of pediatric hospitalizations in the United States.1 The 2011  Pediatric Infectious Disease Society and Infectious Diseases Society of America (PIDS/IDSA) guideline for pediatric CAP, currently archived, recommends a 10-day […]

Stop the Bite: Uncover the Answers to Malaria and Dengue Fever

Learning Objectives   After completing this knowledge-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to RECALL symptoms associated with dengue fever and malaria DESCRIBE emerging information about dengue and malaria vaccines ASSOCIATE dengue fever and malaria vaccines for specific patients After completing this knowledge-based continuing education activity, pharmacy technicians will be able to RECALL symptoms associated […]

MUSCARINIC MALADIES: 5 KEY STEPS TO NAVIGATE ANTICHOLINERGIC BURDEN IN PATIENTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS

Learning Objectives After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to: DEFINE the risks of anticholinergic adverse effects in patients with mental illness DESCRIBE a 5-step strategy to reduce anticholinergic burden and monitor for adverse effects After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacy technicians will be able to: DEFINE the risks […]

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 […]