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Contraceptive Conversations: Pharmacists as Partners in Birth Control Prescribing

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Explain the benefits to women, children, and society when contraceptives are easily accessible Compare available hormonal contraception by pharmacology, efficacy, clinical use, and patient variables Paraphrase the CDC’s United States Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC) for Contraceptive Use to guide prescribing […]

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications and Devices Released within the Last Three Years

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to ·       Describe the significance of the availability of each recently released over-the-counter medication or device ·       List the common uses or indications for each over-the-counter medication or device ·       Explain the directions for use for each over-the-counter medication or device […]

Getting a Slice of the (AD)PIE: The Pharmacy Team’s Guide to Collaborating with the RN for Pain Management

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Recognize how the registered nurse’s scope of practice supports the pharmacist Identify appropriate nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic pain management practices Describe how the registered nurse and pharmacist can collaborate to improve patient outcomes Use the ADPIE framework to write a pain […]

Patient Safety: The Risk of Treatment: Antibiotic-Induced Adverse Events

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to · Describe mechanisms of action that cause antibiotic induced adverse effects · Analyze risks and sequelae to determine adverse event or causative medication · Recommend appropriate treatment for antibiotic induced adverse effect · Discuss counseling points for outpatient antibiotic use […]

Indication Deviation in Women’s Health: Off-Label Drug Use from Conception to Menopause-RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: Recognize diverse instances of off-label drug use in women’s health, spanning preconception to menopause Discuss risks and advantages associated with off-label […]

Patient Safety: Workplace Bullying

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able Define workplace bullying in the healthcare setting Explain the impact of workplace bullying on individuals, organizations, and patient care Differentiate workplace bullying from harassment and workplace dysfunction Describe the necessary steps to address and counteract workplace bullying   […]

The Nitty Gritty: Dry Eye Guidance for the Pharmacy Team

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and technicians will be able to Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of dry eye disease (DED) and its impact on quality of life Identify available and emerging over-the-counter and prescription therapies to treat DED Optimize artificial tear selection based on patient-specific characteristics Infer when […]

Prepping Pharmacist Preceptors on the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP)

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Describe the PPCP model and its uses Apply the PPCP when students address clinical problems in the workplace Identify areas where pharmacy students need the most guidance when using the PPCP   Release Date: July 21, 2023 Expiration Date: July […]

Colon on Fire? Novel Suppression of Ulcerative Colitis InFLAMmation

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to 1. Differentiate UC from Crohn’s disease 2. Describe currently available and novel UC medications under development in the United States 3. Outline the relationship between the types of treatment for UC, patient characteristics and disease severity 4. Identify patient education […]

HIV Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in Adolescents and Young Adults

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Discuss the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in humans and associated stigma in the adolescent and young adult population Identify risk factors for HIV infection in adolescent and young adults Review pre-/post-exposure prophylaxis methods for HIV prevention in the adolescent/young adult population […]