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Fast Facts in OTC PPI'S

Continuing Education Credits for Healthcare Professionals
 
Date:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Time:
9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Eastern Time
Location:
www.FreeCE.com and PharmCon Studios
Credits:
1  Live  Contact Hours
Target Audience:
Pharmacists
Program Overview:
50 million Americans are estimated to have frequent heartburn, defined as symptoms occuring at least 2 days/week. Many of these sufferers experience nighttime symptoms, which are often associated with a higher rate of complications. Many heartburn sufferers see the advice of their pharmacist on how they should best relieve their symptoms, and may express concerns over the safety issues that may arise with their OTC medication. Frequent heartburn can be treated effectively over the 24 hour dosing interval with a once daily PPI given OTC. This knowledge based webinar aims to provide pointers on who is at risk of frequent heartburn, how to recognize symptoms and alarm symptoms, how to decide who is appropriate for OTC PPI treatment, and who should be recommended to see their physician, as well as discussing safety concerns. The webinar is based on a series of frequently asked questions to provide an opportunity to discuss many of key issues relating to the management of frequent heartburn and OTC PPI's.
Pharmacists Educational Objectives:
  • Explain the prevalence of, and risk factors for, frequent heartburn, it's presentation and management in the community setting.
  • Describe the rationale for OTC PPI's in the treatment of frequent heartburn, their mechanism of action and efficacy in controlling day and nighttime symptoms
  • Describe current PPI safety concerns and place into clinical perspective with respect to OTC usuage.
Repeat Presentation:
This Presentation Was last given on 7/15/2010
Activity Type:
Knowledge
Accreditation:
Pharmacists: 0798-9999-10-044-L01-P
ACPE_logo.JPG PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. In order to obtain a Certificate of Credit, attendees must answer poll questions and a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Certificate of Credit or leave them stored on the web site.
About The Speaker:
Dr. James M. Scheiman

James M. Scheiman, MD is Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Michigan Medical School, as well as Director of Endoscopic Research and the Advanced Endoscopy Training Program.  He is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterology Association as well as the American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 

His research has focused on the pathogenesis and management of NSAID and aspirin associated ulcers as well as H pylori and other acid related conditions. Dr. Scheiman is the author of more than 200 scientific publications and book chapters.

Financial Support By:
SCI
Refund Policy
This is a Free Program
Cost:
Free
Status:
Registration Closed - Past Registration Date
Computer sharing is not permitted due to ACPE guidelines on program monitoring. Credit is given to one user per computer.
Online Classroom System Requirments:
This is a live presentation delivered over the internet in an online classroom environment. In order to see, hear and participate in the class you must have the following:
  1. Broadband internet connection, such as T1, Cable or high-speed DSL.
  2. Computer speakers or headphones.
  3. Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher (Recommended), FireFox 3.0 or higher (with media player plugin), Safari 3.2 or higher, Google Chrome.
    We do not support AOL. It is recommended to minimize AOL and open an Internet Explorer or Firefox window.
    Mac Users we reccomend Safari or Firefox, but you will need to verify your Windows Media Player Plugin.
  4. Computer monitor with screen resolution set to 1024 x 768 pixils or higher.
  5. Windows Media Player plugin for your internet browser. Most computers come with the plugin already installed. But, it is still very important that you test to ensure you will be able to hear the class.
  6. Due to monitoring guidelines, computer sharing is NOT permitted. Credit is given to one user per computer.

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