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Upcoming Continuing Education Programs
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Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Nurses
About the Speaker:
Dr. Wendy Rosenthal, President of MedOutcomes, will be the presenter for this webcast. Wendy Munroe Rosenthal is the President of MedOutcomes, Inc. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Georgia.
Dr. Rosenthal has spoken nationally on the topics of pharmaceutical care and disease state management. In addition, she has authored a number of papers and textbooks on these subjects.
Educational Objectives:
- Describe the necessary requirements to begin providing immunizations within the pharmacy..
- Discuss the current recommendations for adult vaccination.
Repeat Presentation:
This presentation was last given on 4/27/09.
Accreditation:
Pharmacists 798-000-09-072-L01P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-09-072-L01-T
Nurses 798-000-09-072-L01-N
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Refund Policy:
There is no fee for this program.
Financial Support Provided By:
Merck
Event Date: 7/6/2009
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
Registration Status:
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Target Audience:
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians
Program Overview:
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which clusters of nerve cells in the
brain sometimes signal abnormally. This disorder affects about 2.7 million
Americans, and results in an estimated annual cost of $15.5 billion in
medical costs and lost or reduced earnings and production. People of all
ages are affected, but particularly the very young and the elderly. For
epilepsy, understanding the disorder and behaviors associated with it is
imperative. The pharmacological approach to this issue is specific and may
require special attention. This program is designed to assist pharmacists
review the facets of the condition of epilepsy, as well as the benefits of
controlling episodes with medications. Their knowledge of available options
for epileptic patients will be enhanced. The program includes information
on pharmacologic treatments, drug interactions, patient counseling, and a
question/answer period.
About the Speaker:
Jacquelyn L. Bainbridge, BSPharm, PharmD., FCCP, received her doctorate of pharmacy from the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, where she subsequently completed a specialty residency in neurology. Dr. Bainbridge currently serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Denver School of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Department of Neurology in the School of Medicine. Dr. Bainbridge is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado, the American Academy of Neurology, the American Epilepsy Society, Epilepsy Foundation of America, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Colorado Pharmacists Society, and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. She is a frequent lecturer on topics of neurological and pharmacological interest in the areas of multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, migraine, neuroprotection, and movement disorders. She is actively involved in clinical research in the above neurological areas. Dr. Bainbridge has published several articles in professional journals, including Epilepsia, Pharmacotherapy, and the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. Dr. Bainbridge has reviewed and written several book chapters on multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, migraine, and the practice of pharmacy. She is an active member of the board of directors for the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado professional advisory board, Epilepsy Foundation of America and the Restless Leg Syndrome board of directors. Dr. Bainbridge has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (FCCP) and won several student preceptor awards.
Participation in this webcast requires a computer with high speed internet access. Computer sharing is not permitted. Credit will only be granted to one user per computer.
Educational Objectives:
- Pharmacists will state the theories associated with the causes of epilepsy, as well as detrimental affects that this disorder may have on its victim’s lives, incorporating information on the prevalence of this predicament.
- Pharmacists will list therapeutic agents used in the treatment of epilepsy, and be able to state an agent’s dosage schedule, mechanism of action, and side effects.
- Pharmacists will be able to explain the pharmacological and non-pharmacological options for patients suffering from epilepsy, to include their mechanisms of action, efficacy, dosing, safety, and tolerability profiles.
Repeat Presentations:
This is a first time presentation.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists-798-000-09-033-L01-P
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Refund Policy:
There is no fee for this educational activity.
Financial Support Provided By:
This webcast has been supported by an educational grant from UCB.
Event Date: 7/8/2009
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
Registration Status:
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Target Audience:
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians, and Nurses
Program Overview:
Currently, one in 150 live births leads to a child with a condition that is a part of the autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). While nonpharmacologic therapy is important for these patients, there are a number of pharmacotherapy options for the treatment of symptoms of ASD. This presentation will focus on the facts, the common myths, and the pharmacologic options for ASD.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Scott Stolte joined the faculty of the Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy at Shenandoah University in 1998. Scott served as a faculty member and as Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice prior to assuming his position as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Stolte earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN in 1997. After graduation, Dr. Stolte was the initial community pharmacy resident at Family PharmaCare Center, Inc. and Purdue University. Scott completed the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Academic Leadership Fellowship program in 2004-2005.While maintaining his interest in progressive community pharmacy practice and primary care disease state management, he has expanded his areas of teaching, service, and scholarship to include distance education, educational assessment, experiential education, and the application of leadership skills and traits to pharmacy and academic medicine.
Computer sharing is not permitted due to ACPE guidelines on program monitoring. Credit is given to one user per computer.
Educational Objectives:
- Describe the etiology, pathogenesis and common clinical findings of autism.
- Compare and contrast the conditions that comprise the autism spectrum disorders.
- Evaluate common myths associated with autism and patients with autism.
- Describe the non-pharmacological treatment of autism.
- List the medication options for patients with autism.
- Given adequate patient information, design a complete(non-pharmacological and pharmacological) treatment plan for a patient with autism.
Repeat Presentations:
This presentation was last given on 6/11/09.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-09-018-L01-P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-09-018-L01-T
Nurses 798-000-09-018-L01-N
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Refund Policy:
“PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees.
Financial Support Provided By:
Pharmaceutical Education Consultants.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Autism Speaks organization.
Event Date: 7/9/2009
Event Time: 8:00:00 PM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
$30.00 - Free For Members
Registration Status:
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Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians
Program Overview:
This program is designed to assist pharmacists, nurses, and nurse practitioners better understand how to properly diagnose a patient suffering from hypogonadism. These health care professionals will also be updated on available testosterone treatment therapies. The program includes information on pharmacologic treatments, drug interactions, patient counseling, and a question/answer period.
About the Speaker:
Dr. George Simms is a professor emeritus from Pennsylvania State
University's College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. Dr. Simms' education
includes a Doctor of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine from the
University of Zurich, a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Behavior from the
United States International University, and a M.T.S. from Harvard
University with a Fellowship in Medical Ethics, Harvard Divinity School.
His professional experience includes academic medicine with the
University of California San Diego, University of Massachusetts, and
Penn State University. His clinical practice experience includes the Los
Angeles, California, Hong Kong, China, and San Diego, California areas.
Educational Objectives:
- Review the prevalence, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of testosterone deficiency.
- Understand the signs and symptoms related to hypogonadism and andropause.
- Identify, educate, and treat patients with testosterone deficiencies.
Recommend specific pharmacologic therapy for testosterone deficient patients based upon patient variables and comorbidities.
Repeat Presentation:
This is a first time presentation.
Accreditation:
Pharmacists 798-000-09-047-L01-P
Technicians 798-000-09-047-L01-T
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Refund Policy:
“PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees."
Financial Support Provided By:
Solvay
Event Date: 7/9/2009
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
Registration Status:
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Target Audience:
Pharmacists,Pharmacy Technicians, and Nurses
Program Overview:
Osteoporosis is a common disease, especially in women who are postmenopausal. The fractures associated with this condition place an enormous medical & personal burden on the individual. Prevention, detection & treatment of osteoporosis should be a mandate for primary care providers. This program provides basic information on osteoporosis, its’ diagnosis and management.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Wendy Rosenthal, President of MedOutcomes, will be the presenter for this webcast. Wendy Munroe Rosenthal is the President of MedOutcomes, Inc. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Georgia.
Dr. Rosenthal has spoken nationally on the topics of pharmaceutical care and disease state management. In addition, she has authored a number of papers and textbooks on these subjects.
Educational Objectives:
- Define osteoporosis.
- Cite who should be considered for treatment of osteoporosis.
- Compare the mechanism of action & effectiveness of various FDA-approved pharmacologic therapies for prevention & treatment of osteoporosis.
- Discuss potential osteoporosis treatment plans.
Repeat Presentation:
Last presented on 6/15/2009.
Accreditation:
Pharmacists 798-000-09-006-L01P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-09-006-L01T
Nursing 798-000-09-006-L01N
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Refund Policy:
“PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees.
Financial Support Provided By:
PharmCon.
Event Date: 7/13/2009
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
$20.00 - Free For Members
Registration Status:
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Target Audience:
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians
Program Overview:
At some point in your pharmacy career, you will experience burnout. Regardless of how much you like your job there will come a time when you just don't feel like doing it anymore. If you could choose between being sick enough to stay home (and not just lying about being sick) and going to work, you would actually choose to be sick. It would be far less aversive than facing your boss, your co-workers, your patients, and your desk. This program identifies the causes of burnout and helps you identifies ways to avoid burnout and enjoy your job and life to the full extent.
About the Speaker:
Peter A. Kreckel R.Ph. is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Magna Cum Laude, Class of 1981. He served as the President of the Pharmacy School Class of 1981 for 3 years, and President of the Pharmacy School Student Council for 2 years. During this time he received the Upjohn Achievement Award for leadership and academic achievement.
In addition to managing a retail pharmacy, pharmacist Kreckel is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, Department of Physicians Assistant Sciences, St. Francis University. His assignments include teaching a HIV pharmacotherapy course for Physician Assistant students, currently doing their clinical rotations, that are pursuing a Masters of Medical Science Degree from St. Francis University.
Computer sharing is not permitted due to ACPE guidelines on program monitoring. Credit is given to one user per computer.
Educational Objectives:
- Define burnout and stress.
- Compare and contract burnout and stress.
- Identify strategies that can be used to combat burnout.
Repeat Presentations:
This presentation was last given on 05/21/09.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-086-L04-P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-086-L04-T
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Refund Policy:
“PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees."
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Financial Support Provided By:
This webcast has been provided by PharmCon .
Event Date: 7/13/2009
Event Time: 7:00:00 PM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
$20.00 - Free For Members
Registration Status:
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Target Audience:
Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians
Program Overview:
Major Depressive Disorder is a condition characterized by one or more Major Depressive Episodes without a history of manic, mixed, or hypomanic episodes. MDD is a major mental health condition, with statistics proving that completed suicide occurs in up to 15% of individuals with severe cases!
Major Depressive Episode can be conquered! With correct intervention, up to two-thirds of these cases may completely recover. This program is designed to assist pharmacists review the facets of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), especially in rural areas of the United States, as well as the benefits of managing this disorder with medications. Their knowledge of available treatment options for victims of MDD will be enhanced. The program includes information on pharmacologic treatments, drug interactions, patient counseling, and a question/ answer period.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Montagnese received her medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She completed her general psychiatry and child psychiatry training at the Penn State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Montagnese has been in private practice in the Central Pennsylvania area since 2000. She has also served as medical director for six years at a nonprofit community mental health center. She has worked in inner city schools, juvenile justice facilities and outpatient community mental health settings in the Central Pennsylvania region. She currently provides consultation to several schools and also to an adolescent drug and alcohol treatment facility. Dr. Montagnese sits on the board of the Central Pennsylvania Institute for Mental Health. This agency serves to meet the needs for training and education of mental health providers as well as the lay public. Dr. Montagnese also consults with CERMUSA, a subsidiary of St. Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania. This relationship serves to meet the needs of various medical professionals through web-based seminars for continuing medical education credits
Computer sharing is not permitted due to ACPE guidelines on program monitoring. Credit is given to one user per computer.
Educational Objectives:
- Pharmacists will identify various theories regarding the basic etiology and pathophysiology of Major Depressive Disorder, including signs and symptoms associated with this disorder.
- Pharmacists’ knowledge of current pharmacologic agents used to manage Major Depressive Disorder will be enhanced.
- Pharmacists will describe the treatment options as well as non-pharmacologic options and information needed to counsel patients with Major Depressive Disorder.
Repeat Presentations:
This presentation was last given on 01/14/09.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-079-L01-P
Technicians 798-000-08-079-L01-T
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Refund Policy:
“PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees.
Financial Support Provided By:
PharmCon
Event Date: 7/15/2009
Event Time: 10:00:00 PM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
Registration Status:
Members Only Registration is Open, click here to join
Non-Member Registration Opens: 7/8/2009
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Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Nurses
Program Overview:
This program will educate pharmacists on HIV treatment principles and current guidelines for use of antiretroviral therapy so they can more comfortably responding to HIV patients and providers in their role as a pharmacist. The program includes information on pharmacologic treatments, patient counseling and a question/answer period.
Due to monitoring guidelines, computer sharing is NOT permitted. Credit is given to one user per computer.
About the Speaker:
Peter A. Kreckel R.Ph. is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Magna Cum Laude, Class of 1981. He served as the President of the Pharmacy School Class of 1981 for 3 years, and President of the Pharmacy School Student Council for 2 years. During this time he received the Upjohn Achievement Award for leadership and academic achievement.
In addition to managing a retail pharmacy, pharmacist Kreckel is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, Department of Physicians Assistant Sciences, St. Francis University. His assignments include teaching a HIV pharmacotherapy course for Physician Assistant students, currently doing their clinical rotations, that are pursuing a Masters of Medical Science Degree from St. Francis University.
Educational Objectives:
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Review the prevalence, economic costs, and current epidemiology of HIV infection and AIDS in the United States.
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Identify the primary goals of antiretroviral (ARV) therapy and rationale for prescribing combination therapy to treat HIV.
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Provide an update on antiretroviral therapy (ARV) for HIV to include their mechanisms of action, efficacy, dosing, safety, and tolerability profiles.
Describe the role pharmacists can play in educating and treating patients with HIV
Repeat Presentation:
This presentation was last given on 04/09/09.
Accreditation:
Pharmacists-798-000-08-039-L02-P
Technicians-798-000-08-039-L02-T
Nurses- 798-000-08-039-L02-N
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Refund Policy:
PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees.
Financial Support Provided By:
This program supported by an educational grant from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Event Date: 7/15/2009
Event Time: 7:00:00 PM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
Registration Status:
Members Only Registration is Open, click here to join
Non-Member Registration Opens: 7/8/2009
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Target Audience:
Pharmacist,Pharmacy Technicians, and Nurses
Program Overview:
Many people don't realize that conventional medicine is rooted in herbalism, and are unaware that medical science still depends strongly on plants to provide the blueprint for much of modern medicine. There are hundreds of plants and trees which produce herbal medicines and therefore it is difficult to have any specialist with knowledge of all the available herbs. Join your friends and peers online to listen and discuss herbal remedies. Find out how herbal drug interactions with prescription drugs could be potentially fatal!
About the Speaker:
Dr. Geneva Clark Briggs, a board-certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Briggs is a clinical associate with MedOutcomes, Inc. where she develops and presents educational programs for pharmacists.
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Computer sharing is not permitted due to ACPE guidelines on program monitoring. Credit is given to one user per computer.
Educational Objectives:
- Increase awareness of the use of herbs.
- Describe the alternative medications that are most dangerous.
- Identify the most common drug interactions with alternative medications.
- Identify five sources for unbiased information on alternative medications and supplements.
Repeat Presentations:
This prsentation was last given on 6/17/09.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-09-020-L01-P
,Technicians-798-000-09-020-L01-T
Nurses 798-000-09-020-L01-N
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Nursing Continuing Education
CNA/ANCC
This educational activity for 0.8 contact hours is provided by PharmCon Inc, an approved provider of continuing education by the Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Refund Policy:
“PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees."
Financial Support Provided By:
This webcast has been provided by PharmCon.
Event Date: 7/15/2009
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
$20.00 - Free For Members
Registration Status:
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Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians
Program Overview:
This program will provide pharmacists with an overview of opioid pain medication and identify the signs of abuse and diversion that can occur in patients receiving them. The program will emphasize the role of the pharmacist in intervening and educating patients to prevent abuse and diversion while optimizing pain management.
About the Speaker:
Russell Carter, MD practices at the Pain Management Center at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he performs interventional procedures, chronic pain management and inpatient consults.
He is a member of the American Pain Society, International Spine Intervention Society, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He has unrestricted state medical licenses in Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Dr. Carter is a medical degree graduate of St. George’s School of Medicine and a Pre-medicine, Masters of Business Administration, and Bachelors of Business Administration graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He is currently completing the Feldenkrais professional training program. His interests include shiatsu, massage, craniosacral therapy and golfing.
Educational Objectives:
- Recognize the need for opioid analgesics to treat chronic pain.
- Describe the concepts of opioid misuse, abuse, and diversion.
- Review the signs of abuse and diversion in patients receiving opioid analgesics.
Identify methods and scams used by criminal drug diverters and abusers.
Describe practical strategies to prevent/reduce diversion and abuse while optimizing pain management, protecting patients and your pharmacy.
Repeat Presentation:
This presentation was last given on 6/18/09.
Accreditation:
Pharmacists 798-000-09-042-L04-P
Technicians 798-000-09-042-L04-T
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Refund Policy:
“PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees."
Financial Support Provided By:
Perdue Pharma L.P.
Event Date: 7/16/2009
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
Registration Status:
Members Only Registration is Open, click here to join
Non-Member Registration Opens: 7/9/2009
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