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Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy - Applied Pharmacoeconomics Specialty Track
Provided by: Apollidon Learning
Navigating through today’s health care environment requires a deep understanding of health outcomes, policy and regulation. To gain new credentials and expand your career options, the University of Florida offers a Master of Science program in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy with a specialty track in Applied Pharmacoeconomics.
Pharmacoeconomi... |
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Emerging Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Strategies: Practical Solutions for a Complex Environment
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Supplement to the American Journal of Managed Care
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacy directors, medical directors, clinical pharmacists, quality directors, care managers,
and other managed care and payer organization professionals.
Statement of Need/Program Overview
Proper glycemic contro... |
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Overview of Hepatitis C Management for Pharmacists
Provided by: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
Abstract
This presentation will review the treatment algorithm for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection as well as important counseling points that must be provided to patients to facilitate treatment success. Additionally, it will clarify the role of pharmacists, encouraging them to become more actively involved in management of HCV to improve pat... |
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Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy - Clinical Research Regulation in Pharmacy Specialty Track
Provided by: Apollidon Learning
Navigating through today’s health care environment requires a deep understanding of health outcomes, policy and regulation. To gain new credentials and expand your career options, the University of Florida offers a Master of Science program in Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy with a specialty track in Clinical Research Regulation in Pharmacy.
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Shifting Paradigms in Type 2 Diabetes: Managed Care Perspectives
Provided by: ASiM
Affecting over 11% of the adult US population, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic and disabling disease that is associated with substantial morbidity from both macro- and microvascular complications. It is the leading cause of kidney failure, nontraumatic lower-limb amputations, and new cases of blindness among American adults, and is a m... |
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Stress Management for Pharmacists
Provided by: Apollidon Learning
Work related stress in pharmacists is a significant cause of medication errors, occupational ill health, staff turnover and poor performance. This online, 5-hour course, offered through OSU’s College of Pharmacy, provides pharmacists and pharmacy managers with practical tools to help them understand, manage and mitigate stress in the workplace.
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Starring Roles: The Four Preceptor Roles and When to Use Them (by ASHP)
Provided by: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Requirement 5.10 of ASHP's Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Residency Programs (including PGY1, PGY2, Community, Managed Care and International standards) states:
"Preceptors must demonstrate a desire and an aptitude for teaching that includes mastery of the four preceptor roles fulfilled when teaching clinical problem solving (instructing, ... |
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True Colors: Enhancing the Preceptor-Student Relationship Through Personality Typing (by Rxperts / Texas Pharmacy Association)
Provided by: Texas Pharmacy Association / Rxpert Center for Excellence (RxCE)
Description: This program is designed to enhance the relationships between students and preceptors through the understanding of different personality types. Utilizing the information obtained from this session will allow preceptors to optimize the experiential experience for students to assure a productive and harmonious relationship.
Goals: At ... |
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Demystifying the CMS Hospital Conditions of Participation Changes in 2011 and Beyond
Provided by: Inquisit
CMS has had so many changes in 2011 with many revisions planned also for the future. This program will cover all of the changes and proposed changes to the hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) to assist facilities to stay in compliance with the influx of all the new regulations. This is a great in-service program for staff to update and clar... |
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New Drug Update: Series 23 - 10 Hours of CME/CE at the location of your choosing ... Anywhere , Anytime
Provided by: University Learning Systems
The New Drug Update consists of 10 hours of CMECE in a DVD format. Take the program with you on your next vacation.
At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
Discuss the new drugs with respect to their pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, approved and unapproved indications.
Describe their adverse effects and... |
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Spanish Language Training for Pharmacy Professionals
Provided by: RXinsider
Developing Spanish counseling skills will help increase patient compliance and build customer loyalty while setting your pharmacy’s level of customer service apart from competitors. Spanish for Pharmacists is a comprehensive, 52-page book enabling pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to learn the basics of Spanish for effective patient counseling... |
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Managing Medication Therapy to Improve Patient Outcomes
Mexican Riviera Cruise aboard Holland America ms Veendam.
Provided by: University Learning Systems
Session 1: Overview And Background Of Substance Abuse And Addiction
At the conclusion of this seminar, the participant should be able to:
Describe the scope of the problem of substance use, abuse and addiction, and identify any trends related to geographic region, gender, ethnicity and age.
List in order of addiction potential the most c... |
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Falls in Older Adults
Provided by: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Course Objectives
At the completion of this case, the learner will be able to:
1. Assess an older patient for the presence of falls risk factors.
2. Examine a patient’s medication regimen to identify medications known to increase the risk of falling.
3. Interpret a review of systems for the purpose of identifying possible adverse drug event... |
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Health Care Considerations for Travel to Southeast Asia
Provided by: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
Abstract
Upon the completion of this activity the pharmacist will have a greater knowledge of the differences between Southeast Asia and the United States, potential infectious agents one might encounter while traveling to Southeast Asia, certain precautions that can be taken to lower the risk of these agents as well as a list of useful items t... |
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Safely Compounding Quality Medications - Understanding Revisions to USP General Chapter 1163
Provided by: IACP / International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP)
Quality is not just a word – it’s a critical component of pharmacy compounding. USP General Chapter provides pharmacists and technicians with a thorough overview of how quality can and should be integrated into daily practice with both philosophical and specific guidelines. This one-hour program highlights the latest revisions to USP Quality ... |
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36th Annual Arthur E. Schwarting Symposium-An Interprofessional Mental Health Response to the Sandy Hook Tragedy
Provided by: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
A multidisciplinary sympsoium designed to engage health professionals in the issues and challenges they face in the treatement of patients with mental health issues.
7:30 – 8:00 am Check-In/Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:15 am Opening Remarks
Jill Fitzgerald, PharmD; Director, Pharmacy Professional Development- University of Connecticut, S... |
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Implementing Evidence-based Strategies for Optimizing Appropriate Management of Major Depressive Disorder in Adult Patients
Provided by: Impact Education, LLC
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of:
- Psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other clinicians involved with the care of adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Medical Directors and Pharmacy Directors from health plans, HMOs, integrated health systems, employers, quality organiza... |
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Chronic Neuropathic Pain
Provided by: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
Despite the availability of new drug therapies, neuropathic pain (NP) continues to pose challenges to patients and practitioners alike. It is often chronic in nature and, in a substantial number of patients, is not relieved by medication. Consequences include diminished mobility and function, lack of sleep, depressed mood, and impaired relationshi... |
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Introduction to Clinical Toxicology (University of Florida)
Provided by: Apollidon Learning
Learn the latest approaches to recognizing and evaluating toxic substances, identifying their acute and chronic effects, and treating patients.
This course is taught by the University of Florida's internationally renowned faculty including medical doctors and experts in clinical toxicology, pharmacology, and pharmacy.
Increase your understand... |
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Management and HR Skills For Pharmacists (Oregon State University)
Provided by: Apollidon Learning
Earn 18 ACPE Credit Hours ONLINE & Gain Valuable Management Expertise.
Developed by Oregon State University's prestigious colleges of Pharmacy and Business, this course helps pharmacists at all levels navigate the challenges of an increasingly complex, fast-paced and outcomes-oriented workplace. New associates and seasoned managers alike can bec... |
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MTM for Patients with Diabetes
Provided by: St Marys Hospital
Overview / Abstract
In this multi-layered, knowledge/application/practice-based continuing pharmacy education activity the University of Connecticut and Drug Topics will develop pharmacist competence in MTMand Motivational Interviewing. The activity is designed to expand from knowledge-based activities to practice-based skills by properly scaffo... |
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Rx Abuse: The Scope of the Problem 2012
Provided by: IACP / International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP)
America’s number one drug problem is now the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs. Now the drug war is being fought in our local neighborhoods. With the street value of oxycodone between $25 and $75 a tablet and other controlled substances selling for $5 to $20 a pill, it’s easy to see why pharmacies, you, and your team are at increasing risk... |
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Online Pharmacy Technician Training
Provided by: RXinsider
RXinsider’s Pharmacy Technician Training & Orientation is a no-nonsense training program for anyone interested in a career within the pharmacy profession. The program focuses on basic skills and understanding while minimizing training burdens on the existing pharmacy staff. RXinsider’s Pharmacy Technician Training & Orientation is the perfect s... |
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Don’t Mess with Uncle Sam! How the Stark Law and the False Claims Act Impact Pharmacists
Provided by: IACP / International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP)
Glaxo Smith Kline -- $3 billion. Abbott -- $1.6 billion. J&J -- $2 billion. Those are the penalties just three drug companies have paid for violating the federal False Claims Act. Did you know that what got them into trouble was making claims about their drugs to prescribers for unapproved uses? But when many pharmacists hear the word “claims,”... |
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Type 2 Diabetes: An Evidence Based Pharmacotherapy Update -
5 Hours of CME/CE Anywhere, Anytime!
Provided by: University Learning Systems
Take your Continuing Education with you on your next vacation!
5 Hours of fully accredited Diabetes continuing education, as the location of your choosing.
At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Describe the relationship between obesity and the risk of Type 2 diabetes and the benefits of lifestyle modific... |
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Module 10: Pharmacotherapy for Infectious Diseases - 2010
Provided by: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Course Objectives
10.01 Pneumonia in the Elderly
* State the prevalence and mortality associated with nosocomial pneumonia
* Describe the pathogens responsible for both community acquired and nosocomial pneumonia
* List risk factors for pneumonia in the elderly
* Describe common signs and symptoms presented by patients with... |
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New Oral Anticoagulants: Factor IIa and Xa Inhibitors
Provided by: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
In this knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Michael Smith, RPh, PharmD, CACP discusses the new oral anticoagulation agents.
Target Audience:
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services for patients on anticoagulation therapy... |
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FDA Inspections of Compounding Pharmacies – Planning, Preparing & Surviving
Provided by: IACP / International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP)
It’s a typical Monday morning… phones are ringing non-stop, prescriptions are arriving fast and furious, patients are calling with questions. Just as you grab your mug of now-cold coffee, you look up to see a man in a dark suit with a badge. He’s from the FDA and he’s here to inspect your pharmacy. Do you panic or are you prepared? Do you k... |
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Anticoagulation Monitoring
Provided by: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
In this knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity Dr Michael Smith, RPh, PharmD, CACP discusses the various laboratory tests for monitoring anticoagulation therapy.
Target Audience:
Pharmacists who are interested in the management of patients on anticoagulation therapy and/or who are interested in starting pharmacy services fo... |
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Updates in the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): With an Emphasis on Existing and Emerging Treatment Options
Provided by: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
Abstract
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Report (GOLD), published by the World Health Organization (WHO), was recently revised to include significant changes to the way clinicians classify disease severity. Since its initial release in 2001, an expansive body of evidence has led to a new paradigm for treatment of pati... |
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