Motivational Interviewing: changing the way we talk with patients
Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based communication style that is focused on identifying ambivalence and guiding a patient toward positive change. It is an effective communication strategy that healthcare providers can utilize in their efforts to promote positive health outcomes for their patients. There is currently a gap in MI trainings focused in on pharmacy students […]
It’s a Match: Customizing Your Teaching to Your Student’s Personality and Learning Style
At some point every preceptor encounters a situation with a student or resident that falls short of the learner’s or preceptor’s expectations – or both! Listen to this podcast to discover ways to prevent mismatches in preceptor and learner expectations by identifying and adapting to each learner’s uniqueness.
Harassment and Employment Issues in Pharmacy (Pharmacists)
This course is designed to provide pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and students with an introductory overview of the major topics related to the equal employment laws, discrimination and harassment in healthcare organizations and more specifically pharmacy practice. Now more than ever it is imperative for healthcare practitioners to provide a working environment that is free from […]
Technician Focus on Hypertension
This course provides an overview of hypertension including what it is and complications of the disease. Emphasis is placed on the medications used to treat hypertension and potential side effects.
Protect your Patients’ Health: How the Entire Pharmacy Team Becomes Vaccine Advocates – Technicians
Being an advocate for vaccinating your patients should be a team effort at the community pharmacy. There are many ways pharmacy technicians can work in partnership with pharmacists as an integral part of the pharmacy’s workflow, interacting with patients. Participate in this course learn more about the how the pharmacy technicians on your team can […]
The Multivitamin Dilemma: What Do I Recommend? – Technicians
The multivitamin market is confusing. When patients ask about a product, should you recommend they take one, or is it just a waste of money? This course provides guidance on how to objectively evaluate a multivitamin product and confidently make a recommendation for a patient that is individualized and will likely be well tolerated. Discover […]
Pharmacy Technician Series: Common Drugs for Frequently Encountered Disease States in the Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician Series: Antibiotic Safety – Allergies, Adverse Effects, and Other Considerations
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: From Idea to Presentation
As educators, it is important to ensure our students are engaged and prepared for future practice. Are your classroom and precepting site activities helping students meet these learning outcomes? This podcast defines the scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL), provide tips on forming a SOTL research project that is rigorous and appropriate in scope, and […]
PHARMACISTS: Modernizing the PMP: Updates to the Iowa Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
The conversion of the Iowa Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) to Iowa PMP AWARxE brings many exciting changes for health care professionals in 2018. This course provides an overview of the new platform as well as best practices for integration into an electronic health record or pharmacy dispensing software. Hear how these updates and enhancements impact […]
