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Addressing Barriers to Optimal Care of Patients with MDD and GAD in the Long-Term Care Setting: The Pharmacy Perspective
Provided by: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
At the end of this knowledge-based CPE activity, participants should be able to:
Recognize barriers to the optimal care of the older patient with depression and anxiety and develop one strategy to address these barriers in your practice.
Critically analyze current treatments for MDD and GAD in the older patient and assess both their risk and... |
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Managing Chronic Noncancer Pain with Opioids - A Case Approach for the Pharmacists
Provided by: The CE Solution, Inc.
The goal of this activity is to enable pharmacists to apply the latest information about chronic pain management to improve the treatment of patients with chronic noncancer pain requiring use of opioids for an extended duration while minimizing the potential for inappropriate use of the medication.
Accreditation:... |
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PCA: 25 Years in the Making: Where Are We Now?
Provided by: ProCE
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists and nurses will be able to:
* Describe quality improvement models for PCA and the role of nursing and pharmacy in these models
* Discuss pain management in the acute care and ambulatory environment
* Integrate the management of risks associated with PCA use and adequacy of analgesia
* Identify the f... |
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Preventing Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Pharmacy Practice -Specialized & CE Exam
Provided by: Pharmacy Foundation of California
This assessment will be used to evaluate your mastery of content provided in Preventing Fraud, Waste & Abuse -2010 Update.... |
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Optimizing Disease Control to Manage RA-Associated Pain in Adults
Provided by: U.S. Pharmacist
This accredited activity is targeted to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Estimated time to complete this activity is 120 minutes.
GOAL:
To review the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and discuss pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for managing pain associated with RA in adults.
OBJECTIVES:
After completing this acti... |
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Endemic Mycoses in Wisconsin: An Update on Treatment and the Role of the Pharmacist
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
To provide an update on the treatment of mycoses endemic to Wisconsin and review Infectious Diseases Society of America.... |
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Building the bridge to partnership: Fostering the community and managed care pharmacy relationship
Provided by: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Description:
Discover how managed care organizations and community pharmacists are working together to help advance medication therapy management services.... |
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Preventing Fraud, Waste & Abuse in Pharmacy Practice -Specialized
Provided by: Pharmacy Foundation of California
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 company's fraud, waste and abuse compliance program
* State your responsibilities un... |
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Hepatitis C: Current Status and the Evolving Landscape
Provided by: myCME.com
This program enables pharmacists to stay current with the evolving landscape in the management of Hepatitis C. It includes a review of the disease, current treatment options, and agents in clinical development.
Originally provided live through Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the goals in content de... |
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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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Pharmacy Law
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
Goal: To help pharmacy technicians understand and identify the major legal rules and regulations dealing with the practice of pharmacy.... |
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Immunization Update -2010
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Use updated guidelines for seasonal influenza immunizations to recommend vaccination.
2. Describe the universal influenza vaccine recommendation.
3. Explain the advantages and limitations of the high dose influenza vaccine for the elderly.
4. Di... |
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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. Balancing cost-effective treatment with current guidelines and optimal therapy... |
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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 Review of Treating Pain and Suffering
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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. Provide information on the current regulation of asbestos.*
5. Recognize... |
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HIPAA Security Basics for the Pharmacy Workforce
Provided by: Pharmacy Foundation of California
This course reviews administrative, physical, and technical safeguards mandated by the HIPAA Security requirements; describes required policies and procedures; and introduces the basic concepts of information security.... |
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Embracing the Multidisciplinary Approach for the Management of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Provided by: The CE Solution, Inc.
The goal of this lesson is to Identify barriers to the diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO). List attributes of patients who should be treated for PMO, according to NOF guidelines. Describe nonpharmocologic strategies to prevent PMO. Distinguish among single-agent and combination therapy regimens for PMO.... |
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Preceptor Development Core Modules
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Activity Description:
This knowledge-based continuing pharmacy education activity will equip preceptors with the background information they need to be successful clinical instructors for pharmacy students.... |
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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 affects. [T]
* Identify HIPAA basics, including Covered Entities and Protected ... |
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Assessing Patient Vitals: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure (Students Can Help!)
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Proficiently obtain accurate vital signs.
2. Correctly document results
3. Provide accurate information to patients upon completion of vitals assessments.
4. Avoid common errors made while performing a vitals assessment.
5. Integrate experienti... |
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MethGuard(TM): Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005
Provided by: Pharmacy Foundation of California
Methamphetamine is being produced in communities across the nation. Small illegal labs use ingredients found in many over-the-counter medicines along with other common household products (legitimate, safe and effective products bought or stolen) to produce this highly addictive drug.
It's an expensive and deadly problem. Not just for those who m... |
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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 therapies used for treating pain associated with RA.
4.Evaluate nonpharmacolog... |
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Advancing Pharmacy Practice Through Performance Measurement: Future Implications
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
1. Summarize major recommendations of the Institute of Medicine regarding health care safety and quality.
2. Describe what is meant by "value-driven health care".
3. Describe activities to improve quality in health care and pharmacy practice,including those of the Pharmacy Quality Alliance.
4. Explain the importance of measuring quality in your ... |
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Avoiding Medication Errors with Insulin Therapy
Provided by: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Description:
Avoiding Medication Errors with Insulin Therapy is a knowledge-based program for pharmacists and nurses. The activity will explore the history of errors associated with insulin therapy and review the frequency with which they occur. Participants will learn how medication errors are generally multifactorial in nature and how medication... |
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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 mechanisms for warfarin drug interactions.
4. Discuss various types of drugs or... |
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How Thick is Too Thick for your Arteries? Ezetimibe vs Niacin for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction?
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
* Compare second-line lipid lowering agents for special patient populations
* Assess carotid artery media thickness as a clinical endpoint
* Evaluate the primary literature of ezetimibe versus niacin as a guide for therapy management of cardiovascular risk reduction... |
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall: Using Reflection to Enhance Student Learning Activities at Your Practice Site
Provided by: The Collaborative Education Institute
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Explain the role of reflective learning techniques in pharmacy education and continuing professional development (CPD)
2. Compare and contrast action, verbal, and written reflection
3. Cite examples of reflective learning activities designed to e... |
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New Drugs for Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
1. Explain the epidemiology and burden of diabetes in Wisconsin and the United States.
2. Compare and contrast current glucose control treatment recommendations for patients with type 2 diabetes.
3. Analyze the therapeutic rationale of bromocriptine and colesevelam for diabetes.
4. Summarize the role of incretin-enhancing therapies and their pot... |
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Time and Stress Management
Provided by: Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
At the conclusion of this lesson, successful participants should be able to:
1. Explain how time pressures and other stressors negatively affect their social and
occupational functioning and their physical and mental health.
2. Discuss various techniques to managing ones' time and learn a system for
scheduling one's activities.
3. Recognize sy... |
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Atrial Fibrillation and Managed Care: Current Approaches and Future Directions for Long-Term Therapy
Provided by: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Atrial fibrillation (AF), a common age-related arrhythmia, is a major public health problem in the United States.
The first article in this supplement describes trends in the prevalence and incidence of AF in the United States and the etiology of, risk factors for, complications of, and economic burden of AF.
The second article in this supplement... |
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