STERILE COMPOUNDING: WHAT’S THE HAZARD? USP 800 REVIEW
STERILE COMPOUNDING: WHAT’S THE HAZARD? USP 800 REVIEW The pharmacist’s knowledge of USP 800 guidance is critical for safe drug handling in all pharmacy practice settings. The USP 800 guidance will become effective December 2019. The information provided in this CE will assist pharmacists in protecting patients, themselves, and other healthcare providers from hazardous drugs. […]
Analytical Methods Validation for FDA Compliance
Who Should Attend? This course is intended for individuals who have the responsibility for establishing the integrity of analytical methods for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or finished pharmaceutical dosage forms. This course will benefit individuals in: • R&D • Quality Control • Quality Assurance • Technical Operations Regulatory affairs personnel responsible for the review of […]
Protect your Patients’ Health: How the Entire Pharmacy Team Becomes Vaccine Advocates – Pharmacists
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 […]
Heartburn Appropriate Use of OTC Medications – Techs
Heartburn Appropriate Use of OTC Medications – Techs Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest that may radiate toward the neck, throat, and occasionally, the back. It most often results from the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. Heartburn is among the most common gastrointestinal complaints, and is a common reason people seek […]
THE DIGITAL DILEMMA: NAVIGATING EHEALTH LITERACY & HEALTHCARE TECH
THE DIGITAL DILEMMA: NAVIGATING EHEALTH LITERACY & HEALTHCARE TECH With an increased focus on digital information and technologies to improve patient outcomes in the healthcare setting, pharmacies have adopted various technology-based products and services to benefit patients. However, if resources and understanding are not in place, a digital divide can consequently exist. This creates health […]
Pharmacy Technician Series: Cultural Competency with Transgender Patients
Pharmacy Technician Series: Cultural Competency with Transgender Patients Barriers to healthcare for transgender individuals are a significant cause for distress in a patient population that already has a high rate of suicide and suicide attempts. A significant portion of medical interactions occur at the pharmacy where discrimination from staff can deter a transgender patient from […]
Preceptor Newsletter: Interprofessional Education
Preceptor Newsletter: Interprofessional Education At the completion of the activity learners should be better able to: -Define interprofessional education and its overarching goal -Recognize how the four core competencies improve the Triple Aim -Given different interprofessional education activities, identify where the activity fits along the continuum of professional skills (exposure, immersion, practice) -Develop an APPE […]
CBD, The Endocannabinoid System, and Your Practice
CBD, The Endocannabinoid System, and Your Practice In this timely and forwarded thinking CE on cannabidiol (CBD), you will learn about the different roles of the endocannabinoid system in relation to overall health. We will discuss the impact that cannabidiol (CBD) can have on the endocannabinoid system as well as other biological receptors and pathways. […]
Healthcare Lean Six Sigma Training
Healthcare Lean Six Sigma Training Pharmacist Learning Objectives: By the completion of the activity, pharmacists should be better able to, -Recognize the need and key attributes of a successful lean six sigma program in an organization. -Describe the roles and responsibilities of a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in a healthcare organization. -List the […]
STERILE COMPOUNDING: 503B OUTSOURCING FACILITIES, HOSPITAL PHARMACIST INTRO
STERILE COMPOUNDING: 503B OUTSOURCING FACILITIES, HOSPITAL PHARMACIST INTRO With the challenges of increasing costs to hospital pharmacies to upgrade and validate facilities, qualify sterile compounding personnel, and manage daily work load, a 503b outsourcing facility can be used to fill the gap between traditional pharmacy compounding and the ability to produce larger scale batch size […]
