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 […]

Teaching and Learning Certificate Program 2024-2027

In this comprehensive 28.5 CPE credit activity (with an additional 3.5 hours of optional CE credit), pharmacists, preceptors and residents will learn the concepts of teaching and learning as it relates to classroom, discussion group and experiential learning. Participants may participate at any level they choose, however, a Practice-based Certificate of Achievement will be awarded […]

NDMA Contamination Drives Recent Drug Recalls: What Do We Need to know?

Learning Objectives At the end of this continuing education activity, the pharmacist will be able to: Describe details of recent ranitidine and metformin drug recalls Differentiate between categories of drug recalls Identify appropriate patient education regarding recalled medications   At the end of this continuing education activity, the pharmacy technician will be able to: Describe […]

Preceptor Education

Preceptors, please find our preceptor specific offerings below. UConn preceptors have access to all preceptor CE at no charge. When registering choose “adjunct” on the drop down for type of registration. Building the Perfect Rotation Presentation-This may take a few seconds to download to your computer Handout Quiz Register In this application-based continuing pharmacy education […]

Continuing Pharmacy Education

Continuing Pharmacy Education The UConn School of Pharmacy’s Office of Pharmacy Professional Development is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of high-quality continuing pharmacy education. Pharmacists and other health providers can earn required training credits via a number of vehicles including events, regular seminars, You Asked For It! online education, […]

PATIENT SAFETY: Prescription for Precision: Improving Pharmacy Typing Accuracy

Learning Objectives After completing this continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to 1. EXPLAIN the relationship between typing accuracy, workflow efficiency, and medication safety in pharmacy practice 2. DEMONSTRATE techniques that improve the accurate entry of prescription information, including drug names, SIG codes, patient demographics, and numeric data 3. IDENTIFY cognitive, […]

Roughage Gets Rougher: Clinical Clues to Cyclosporiasis

Learning Objectives At the completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: EXPLAIN why Cyclospora cayetanensis’ unique life cycle makes person-to-person transmission uncommon and fresh produce a common source of infection RECOGNIZE cyclosporiasis’ signs and symptoms and identify patients who should be referred for medical evaluation SUMMARIZE the diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care of […]

LAW: Human Trafficking: Recognize, Respond, Refer

Learning Objectives At the end of this continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Review the history and current laws of human trafficking in the United States Recognize common terms, warning signs, and/or vulnerabilities for human trafficking in pharmacy patients/customers Describe pharmacists’ impact on identifying and supporting victims and survivors of human trafficking Ensure proper referral, treatment, and counseling for […]

The Gall of it All: Gallbladder Disease

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to 1. DESCRIBE the functions of the gallbladder and how it aids digestion 2. RECOGNIZE gallbladder disease based on various presentations 3. EXPLAIN gallstone prevalence, risk factors, and pathogenesis 4. DISCUSS treatment approaches for gallbladder disease and post-cholecystectomy management After completing […]

PrEP to Put PEP in Your Step: Updates on the Prevention of HIV

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to •       Recognize the role of single agent PEP in improving adherence and its potential drawbacks •       Apply advancements in PrEP delivery to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes in preventing HIV infection •       Identify outcome improvements from newer PrEP and PEP […]