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Multiple Sclerosis in Managed Care: Managing Decisions and Shaping Health Outcomes Provided by: ASiM Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a costly disease in terms of its effects on patients’ quality of life and its financial cost to society. The introduction of treatments that are designed to change the natural disease course has focused attention on the economic burden of MS. Bal... |
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HIV / AIDS: Review of Antiretroviral Therapy Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Identify the information necessary for determining whether a patient should start HIV treatment. 2. List components of an antiretroviral regimen for the treatment of HIV. ... |
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The Rheumatoid Arthritis Landscape: An Update for Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacists Provided by: ASiM Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disabling autoimmune disease that causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and limitation of motion in multiple joints, as well as inflammation in other organs. An estimated 1.3 million Americans are affected. Traditionally, RA has been treated with s... |
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Stroke: Acute Care and Rehabilitation Provided by: ATrain Education Inc. Presents major types of stroke and risk factors. Provides a review of brain anatomy and deficits associated with various types of stroke and describes treatment regimens, prehospital, and ED treatment. Rehabilitation following acute stroke is discussed in detail. Recent adva... |
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Iowa Pharmacy Law and Information Manual Update
September 2009 Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Identify changes made to the Iowa Pharmacy Law and Information Manual since April 2009 2. Determine if your pharmacy practice needs to make changes to be in compliance with... |
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Nosocomial Pneumonia Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to the National Institutes of Health, hospital-acquired pneumonia tends to be more serious, because a patient's defense mechanisms against infection are often impaired during a hospital stay. In addition, the types of germs present in a hospital are of... |
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Women and HIV Annual Conference
Black Women: Are We All the Same? Provided by: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Program Description Black women are one of the fastest growing populations being infected with HIV/AIDS. Often what are not discussed are the cultural and social nuances among Black women. In HIV surveillance data, Black women include African-American, African immigrant, Af... |
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Venipuncture and Pharmacology Provided by: Advanced Health Education Center Study the list of requirements for successful venipuncture. Everything you need to know about venipuncture and pharmacology for contrast media procedures. The techniques for administration, pharmacology of dose units, documentation and charting, and the response to all... |
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Diabetic Neuropathy Provided by: Ohio Northern University Description: Diabetic neuropathy is a heterogeneous disease state in which prevention and therapy must be individualized. Diabetic neuropathy is a complication that will continue to increase in prevalence in the future. As healthcare practitioners, we have a duty to educa... |
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Preventing Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Pharmacy Practice -Specialized Provided by: Ohio Pharmacists Association At the completion of this program, you should be able to: * Explain the federal regulations related to fraud, waste and abuse * Describe how Medicaid & Medicare fraud, waste and abuse regulations affect your daily work * Describe the components of your compa... |
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Lipid Management Provided by: Ohio Northern University Objectives: 1. Review the pathophysiology of cholesterol homestasis. 2. Indentify tradional cardiac risk factors. 3. Determine appropriate lipid management goals based on current guidelines. 4. Recommend appropriate therapy for lipid ;management based on current gu... |
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drug allergy: revisiting an old
concept Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Define drug allergy in relation to adverse drug reactions. 2. Discuss the incidence and risk factors of drug allergies in the general population. 3. Evaluate cross-reactivity bet... |
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Expanding the Treatment Armamentarium for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Pharmacist Perspectives Provided by: ASiM Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States, accounting for more than 200 000 new cancer cases and more than 150 000 cancer-related deaths each year. Non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for more than 85% of lung cancer cases, a... |
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Therapeutic Update 2012 Provided by: University Learning Systems Session 1 – Diabetes Update: Evidence Based Approaches to the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Session 2 – Thursday: New Drug Update - Part I Session 3 – Friday: New Drug Update - Part II ... |
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Improving MS Care: Perspectives from a Medical Director, Pharmacy Director, and Specialty Pharmacist Provided by: ASiM Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a costly disease in terms of its effects on patients’ quality of life and its financial cost to society. The introduction of treatments that are designed to change the natural disease course has focused attention on the economic burden of MS. Bal... |
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HIV/AIDS: A Primer for Pharmacists Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist After completing this activity, the participant should be able to: 1. Explain the life cycle of HIV, including tropism.* 2. Identify means of transmission and risk factors.* 3. Explain HIV testing, including when it is indicated.* 4. Describe the antiretroviral t... |
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A Review of Asbestos and Related Consequences Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist After completing this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Discuss the origin of asbestos and its impact on health.* 2. Identify the risk factors and etiology of asbestos-related diseases.* 3. Differentiate between various asbestos-related diseases.* 4. ... |
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HIPAA Privacy Training for the Pharmacy Workforce (v4) Provided by: Ohio Pharmacists Association Key to learning objectives: * P = Pharmacist * T = Technician At the successful completion of this course, you will be able to: * Describe the definition of HIPAA and explain the effects on pharmacy workplace. [P] * Describe what HIPAA is and what it affec... |
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Treatment Guidelines and Management of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Practical Strategies to Improve Glycemic Control (Module II of II) Provided by: Horizon CME ACTIVITY OVERVIEW An on-line enduring CME program to educate physicians, nurses, and pharmacists on the current guidelines and strategies to improve glycemic control and close the clinical care gaps for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. This will be a two-part learning seri... |
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Substitution of Generic Drugs for Brand Name Drugs Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin At the conclusion of this lesson, successful participants should be able to: 1. Explain the requirements for approval of a generic drug product. 2. Explain how therapeutic equivalence of generic drugs is established and how the FDA rating system is used. 3. Provide pati... |
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Diabetes Pharmacology Provided by: NetCE Diabetes is a serious and growing problem in the United States. Behavior change, diet, and exercise are first in the line of treatment for this chronic disease. However, diabetes is a progressive disease, and these techniques will only work for a small portion of patients. O... |
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Over-the-Counter Use of Neuroactive Peptides for the Treatment of Chronic Pain Provided by: AHP Group After completing this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Review the historical use of snake venom for the treatment of medical conditions, particularly those requiring pain relief; 2. Discuss the scientific basis for the use of neuroactive peptides from snake... |
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Actionable Insights to the Evolving Management of MS: Important Considerations in Improving Outcomes Provided by: ASiM The introduction of treatments designed to change the natural disease course of multiple sclerosis (MS) has focused attention on the economic burden of this disease. Economic evaluations, which analyze the burden of MS on society and the cost effectiveness of new therapies, ... |
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Managing Drug Interactions with Warfarin Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Identify factors that contribute to the high prevalence of warfarin drug interactions. 2. Describe the typical time course for warfarin drug interactions. 3. Describe mecha... |
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Fibromyalgia in Family Medicine: Challenges in Pain Management Provided by: myCME.com Managing the pain component of fibromyalgia is challenging and frustrating for the family physician for many reasons.1 In particular, fibromyalgia pain is often refractory to standard clinical interventions, and physicians need to deal with misconceptions surrounding the dis... |
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Tapentadol IR: A Gain for Pain? Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Learning Objectives 1. Describe the mechanism of action of tapentadol immediate release (IR). 2. Determine the appropriate dose and dosing schedule for tapentadol IR. 3. Recognize tapentadol IR's contraindications, warnings and precautions. 4. Identify adverse effects th... |
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Optimizing the Appropriate Use of Pharmacologic Stress Agents in Cardiovascular Imaging Based on Patient Profiles Provided by: Impact Education, LLC Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians involved in or with an interest in utilizing single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT MPI or MPI). Statement of Need/Program Overview In ord... |
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Clinical Nutrition Week 2013 Provided by: American Society for Parental and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Program description Clinical Nutrition Week 2013 (CNW12), hosted by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) is the premier conference dedicated to clinical nutrition and metabolism. CNW13 attracts 2,000 physicians, dietitians, nurses, pharm... |
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Prescribing Controlled Substances Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Prescribing Controlled Substances has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Along with it, there has been an increase in patient mortality and medical malpractice claims. Prescribing controlled substances presents a conundrum for physicians and practitioners: ad... |
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A Prescription for Preceptors: Healing the Generational Divide Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Describe the meaning and significance of the four generations involved in pharmacy education and the workplace today. 2. Define the similarities and differences that exist... |
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Medical Marijuana: Therapeutic Uses and Legal Status Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist After completing this activity, participants should be able to: 1. List the potential therapeutic applications of marijuana. 2. Describe the effects of marijuana on the central nervous system and other organ systems. 3. Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of... |
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Evidence Based Treatment of Heart Failure, Anticoagulation, and Pain Management Provided by: University Learning Systems Session 1 – Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - An Evidence-Based Heart Failure Review Session 2 – Thursday, August 9, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Review of Anticoagulation Session 3 – Friday, August 10, 2012 - A Comprehensive, Evidenced-Based Revi... |
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School Administrator Training (on RXpreceptor software) for Internship, Externship, and Experiential Education Departments of Participating Colleges and Universities Provided by: RXinsider (RXpreceptor) In depth, hands on training of all aspects and modules found within the RXpreceptor ELMS (Experiential Learning Management System) software. After completion of this training, school administrator will be able to fully set up and utilize the school’s RXpreceptor account, a... |
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 101 Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to: 1. Define Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 2. Describe the need to improve how pharmacists approach their continuing education and lifelong learning 3. List and des... |
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Optimizing Disease Control to Manage RA-Associated Pain in Adults Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist After completing this activity, the participant should be able to: 1.Explain the pathophysiology of RA.* 2.Discuss nonbiologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologic DMARD therapies. 3.Identify the potential adverse effects of pharmacologic thera... |
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e-CysticFibrosis Review - Volume 3 Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Course Description eCysticFibrosis Review is a free bi-monthly CME/CNE/CEU certified electronic newsletter designed specifically for pulmonologists, pediatric pulmonologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, respiratory therapis... |
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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... |
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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-lim... |
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Management of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Provided by: The Ohio State University Medical Center Description According to the National Institutes of Health, with Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not make insulin. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with the heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums and teeth. Objectives Upon completion of this... |
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Managing the Risks of Anticoagulant Therapy Provided by: Medical Interactive Community Primary care physicians manage many of the patients on long term anticoagulant therapy. They perform a difficult balancing act on a daily basis, weighing each patient’s risk of thromboembolism versus hemorrhage. The preponderance of current medical literature identifies un... |
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Conversations and Controversies in Hematologic Malignancies and Hematology Provided by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine LEARNING OBJECTIVES After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to: Explain the role of newer agents in the treatment of patients with lymphoid leukemia Explain the role of autologous transplantation in multiple myeloma in 2011 Fo... |
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Analgesics in Dentistry Provided by: NetCE There are a myriad of analgesic products sold over-the-counter in drug stores and supermarkets as nonprescription pain relievers. People experiencing dental pain are likely to self-medicate with these nonprescription pain relievers before seeing the dentist. In order for a d... |
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