Law: Understanding Disabled Pharmacy Patients’ Right to Nondiscrimination-RECORDED WEBINAR

The Arthur E. Schwarting Symposium is an educational conference focused on pharmacy practice for pharmacists in many settings. This year’s symposium had an overall topic of Information Overload. Learning Objectives Describe the federal and state laws that protect patients with disabilities Recognize situations in which accommodations should be provided to disabled patients Recall examples of […]

THYROID DISEASE: The Basics and the Latest

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Discuss Thyroid Disease and the typical medications used to treat it Explain drug-induced hypo/hyperthyroidism, drug interactions, and proper administration of thyroid medications Explain the lab work and the frequency of monitoring needed for patients treated with levothyroxine Differentiate hypothyroid disease […]

AI: A New Way to Help Pharmacy Thrive!

Learning Objectives   After completing this knowledge-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and technicians will be able to Recognize artificial intelligence (AI) and the models underlying these technologies Describe the implications of AI within the healthcare and pharmacy fields List the opportunities and challenges that AI introduces to healthcare and pharmacy services Recognize AI’s impact on […]

SMARTen Up: Asthma Management Guidelines

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to 1.     Describe the pathophysiology and severity classifications of asthma 2.     Identify the class, mechanism of action, place in therapy, and potential side effects of asthma therapies 3.     Recall updates in the 2020 NHLBI Guideline Update 4.     State what SMART Therapy […]

LAW: Danger Behind the Counter?

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to Identify the occurrence of errors in the pharmacy. Characterize the perception of the workplace by patients and pharmacists. Describe actions taken by regulatory agencies to improve the pharmacy workplace. Review the utilization of pharmacy personnel. Release Date: […]

LAW: Kratom and Knock-offs: Should You Leaf Them Alone?

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to •        Describe natural kratom products and related chemicals •        Differentiate the effects of naturally derived kratom products and those associated with 7-OH-MG or mitragynine pseudoindoxyl •        List points of significance important to educating others about products related to […]

Let’s Stop Moving: Management of Acute Diarrhea in the Ambulatory Setting

Learning Objectives Pharmacist Learning Objectives: RECOGNIZE signs and symptoms associated with acute diarrhea, including those that require referral to a PCP or hospital IDENTIFY inappropriate oral rehydration techniques RECOGNIZE antidiarrheal misuse REVIEW the risks and benefits associated with the most commonly used strategies to manage diarrhea   Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives: LIST the basic pathology and symptoms of acute […]

LAW: The Pharmacy Implications of the PREP Act Extension

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to •        DESCRIBE the history and extension of the PREP Act and what the 12th Amendment of the PREP ACT authorizes pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians to do. •        EXPLAIN why pharmacy personnel are essential for providing immunization […]

The Scoop on Pharmacy Burnout: Description and Management Strategies

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to Describe burnout and its effects in the pharmacy Discuss risk factors and possible causes of burnout in the pharmacy Differentiate between different burnout subscales Identify strategies to manage burnout Release Date: Release Date: February 20, 2025 Expiration […]

Are You Curious about Pharmacoeconomics?

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Define common pharmacoeconomic terms used for economic evaluations. Recall the advantages of pharmacoeconomic analysis for formulary management. Compare and contrast different types of pharmacoeconomic analyses. List the pharmacoeconomic tools a pharmacy benefit manager uses to lower drug costs. After completing […]