Law: Seniors Self-Diagnosing and Treating: A Brave (and scary) New World-RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the 2024 CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: Describe the reasons seniors are increasingly diagnosing and treating themselves with therapies Describe the legal and regulatory pathways that provide […]

Patient Safety: Cheers to the Beers: Unpacking the Latest Updates for Safer Prescribing -RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the 2024 CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: Review the role of the Beers Criteria in reducing potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use and enhancing patient safety in older […]

Immunization: Our Best Shot – Tips and Tools to Vaccinate Older Adults – RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the 2024 CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: 1.     RECOGNIZE appropriate vaccine recommendations for the older adult population 2.      IDENTIFY potential barriers to vaccinations 3.     ANALYZE current methods […]

Beyond Memory Loss: Mastering the Management of Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia-RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the 2024 CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: 1.      Identify clinical characteristics of the behavioral symptoms of dementia (BSD) including agitation, psychosis, and sleep disturbances 2.      Discuss medications […]

Opioids: Impact of Palliative Care on Total Pain in the Older Adult-RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the 2024 CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: Describe Palliative Care and its importance in the healthcare system today Define the concept of “total pain” and the importance […]

LAW: Call 1-800-Get-Cash Fast: Drug-Related Advertisements about Litigation RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the 2024 CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: 1.      Explain common terminology associated with commercials targeting older Americans 2.      Describe legal processes associated with lawsuits generated against companies […]

DON’T SKIP A BEAT: TAKING THE PULSE OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to •        Explain the definition, clinical presentation, and types of atrial fibrillation •        Discuss pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for atrial fibrillation •        Describe the role of anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation management •        Identify interventions that could improve outcomes in atrial […]

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 […]