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Hemorrhoids: A Sensitive Subject

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to 1. DISCUSS the diverse types of hemorrhoids and the grading system of hemorrhoid severity 2. RECALL chronic and acute medical conditions and disease states that may contribute to the frequency and severity of hemorrhoids 3. DESCRIBE pharmacotherapy and procedures available […]

What You’ve GAHT to Know About Gender-Affirming Care

Learning Objectives   After completing this continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Use inclusive language that respects the gender identity of patients during communication and/or interactions Review masculinizing and feminizing therapy in adults and adolescents Provide recommendations for inclusive and stigma-free care practices Discuss the components of a gender-affirming treatment plan After completing […]

GENES AS MEDICINES: GENE THERAPY

Learning Objectives   After completing this continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Recognize which patient populations qualify for gene therapy Name the different components of gene therapy vectors Describe toxicities associated with gene therapies Identify gene therapies that are approved/under development in the United States After completing this continuing education activity, pharmacy technicians […]

Pain Points: A Comprehensive Approach to Pain Management

Learning Objectives   After completing this continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Describe the three major categories of pain Discuss the elements of a comprehensive pain assessment Identify appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for pain Distinguish factors that create challenges for individual pain management After completing this continuing education activity, pharmacy technicians […]

Breathing Beyond the Barriers: The Latest 2024 GOLD Report-RECORDED WEBINAR

Learning Objectives The activity will cover the following learning objectives for Pharmacists: Recognize new definitions and parameters surrounding COPD Explain updates coinciding with screening and diagnosis for COPD Differentiate inhaler selection for COPD management corresponding to disease severity and patient specific factors Discuss non-pharmacotherapy strategies for COPD management Apply the 2024 GOLD standards to patient […]

LAW: “An Apple A Day Keeps COVID Away” Legal Issues in Suppressing Health Misinformation

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to o   DISCUSS the characteristics of health misinformation and its effect on public health o   CHARACTERIZE the role of the states in disciplinary actions for misinformation o   DESCRIBE the legal issues that emerge when state authorities try to […]

State of Connecticut Naloxone Training Program-RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course ****IMPORTANT UPDATE**** Update August 2024: Naloxone Availability Note that, despite their mention in this activity, intramuscular (IM) naloxone autoinjectors are no longer commercially available in the United States (U.S.). Prefilled syringes, however, remain available for IM administration of naloxone. Additionally, since the original release of this continuing education activity, the U.S. Food […]

HIV, Baby, and Me: Preventing Perinatal Transmission of HIV-RECORDED WEBINAR

Learning Objectives Define perinatal transmission of HIV and its risk factors Review different therapies of ARV during antepartum, intrapartum, and post-partum Recognize the difference between infant prophylaxis/treatment Review breastfeeding risks and recommendations in HIV+ patients Activity Release Dates Released:  May 30, 2024 Expires:  May 30, 2027 Course Fee $17 Pharmacist ACPE UAN Code  0009-9999-24-024-H02-P Session […]

Understanding Treatment Approaches for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learning Objectives  After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to DESCRIBE autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its manifestations LIST medications used to manage symptoms of ASD APPLY techniques to improve care in the pharmacy for patients with ASD and their caretakers After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacy technicians will […]

Demystifying the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and technicians will be able to Describe the benefits and features of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Outline the responsibilities of Part D Sponsors and dispensing pharmacies under the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Discuss the characteristics of beneficiaries most likely to benefit from participating […]