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Upcoming Continuing Education Programs
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| Here are the top 10 upcoming Live CE events provided here at FreeCE. We provide a mix of online and on-location continuing education events. If you would like a complete list of upcoming events please review our calendar. |
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Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians
Program Overview:
This program will focus on the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating patients with fibromyalgia. This program will also review the most recent research findings on fibromyalgia, which will provide a better understanding of its pathophysiology and enable more efficient management of this disease.
Due to monitoring guidelines, computer sharing is NOT permitted. Credit is given to one user per computer.
About the speaker: About the speaker: Dr. Michael W. Ravotti has served as the cardiovascular clinical science manager for Abbott Laboratories since 2003 and an adjunct faculty member of Saint Francis University Physician Assistant program since 1989. Dr. Ravotti is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University with a Doctorate of Health Science, a graduate of Saint Francis University with a B.S. in Physician Assistant Science and a M.A. in Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management, and a graduate of Slippery Rock University with a B.S. in Health Education/Athletic Training. He holds membership and certifications in several professional organizations. His accomplishments include author/inventor of three U.S. patents (medical orthopedic software and sports medicine related items) and author/illustrator of cartoon strips in professional magazines.
Educational Objectives:
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Identify the prevalence, gender, and age demographics of fibromyalgia in the general population.
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Outline the American College of Rheumatology criteria for the classification and diagnosis of the patient with fibromyalgia.
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Review current therapies used in fibromyalgia, including their limitations and mechanisms of action
Identify management strategies and complementary/alternative therapies to assist the patient, family and/or significant others in alleviating fibromyalgia pain.
Repeat Presentation:
This presentation was last given on 10/30/08.
Accreditation:
Pharmacists-798-000-08-074-L01-P
Technicians-798-000-08-074-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:
This program is being supported with educational grants from Pfizer.
Event Date: 11/20/2008
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
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Target Audience:
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians
Program Overview:
This program will focus on the actions pharmacists should take to protect
their license when defending against a board of pharmacy complaint. This
program will also review the different types of complaints and actions that
a pharmacist might face and the actions that a Board of Pharmacy could take
while pursuing a complaint.
About the Speaker:
Robert Esgro, Esq is a Pharmacy Law Specialist out of Villanova Pennsylvania. He is also a Medical Editor and Consultant for Edward Newland Associates. Robert is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and Widener University School of Law. He has worked for Merck & Co. as an Industrial Pharmacist as well as in the Merck marketing department. He continues to stay active in the practice of pharmacy and is knowledgeable of the working environment of the front line pharmacist. He belongs to several professional organizations including the American Pharmaceutical Association, American Bar Association, American Health Lawyers Association, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, American Society of Pharmacy Law, and the Potomac Pharmacist Association where he was a former President.
Computer sharing is not permitted due to ACPE guidelines on program monitoring. Credit is given to one user per computer.
Educational Objectives:
- List how and who can file a pharmacy complaint against your license.
- Describe the defenses you have have in protecting your license.
- Explain the differences of an adminstrative action, civil suit and criminal case.
li>State the types of actions the Board of Pharmacy take against your license.
Repeat Presentations:
This is a first time presentation.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
 Pharmacists 798-000-08-084-L03-P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-084-L03-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:
This webcast has been provided by PharmCon .
Event Date: 11/20/2008
Event Time: 7:00:00 PM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
$20.00
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FOR PHARMACISTS:
JOIN US FOR " CE ON SUNDAY " IN LITTLE ROCK, AR!!!
THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PHARMACISTS IN YOUR AREA. ONLY 300 CAN BE ADMITTED TO ONE OF THE BEST LIVE CE PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY!
One of America's most popular, all-day CE seminar travels to AR and we are bigger and better
than ever!
For a nominal registration fee of $20 **, you will hear from nationally known SPEAKERS, enjoy good FOOD, win "Challenge" PRIZES and enjoy entertainment provided by the PharmCon staff. This full day of CE rivals any national conference!
This all day seminar
will present 5 lectures, 7.5 CREDITS, breakfast, lunch and snacks.
PROGRAM:
8:45-10:45 AM Adult Immunizations: What's New For 2008
ACPE#798-000-08-072-L01-P&T
11:00-12:30 PM New Therapeutic Strategy for Type II Diabetes
ACPE#798-000-08-021-L01-P&T
12:00 -12:30 PM Lunch Break
1:00-2:00 PM Medication Adherence: To Take or Not to Take?
ACPE#798-000-08-034-L04-P&T
2:15-3:45 PM Achieving Aggressive Lipid Goals with Dual Inhibition - 2008 Update
ACPE#798-000-08-020-L01-P&T
4:00-5:30 PM Managing Cardiometabolic Risk
ACPE#798-000-08-008-L01-P&T
You can earn up to 7.5
credits, and receive your
certificate of credit at the
conclusion of the program.
Attendance is limited, and
RSVP is required. Please
note: We generally have to cut
off registration early due to
overwhelming
response.
All presentations are ACPE approved.
** Please note: This year a $20 registration fee is being charged in an effort to reduce the number of registrants who register but do not show up for the seminar. Attendance is limited to the first 300 registrants, and the proceeds of the registration fees will go to the local non-profit pharmacists association.
No refunds will be issued.
This program is
supported by Merck and
Merck- Schering Plough.
Event Date: 11/23/2008
Event Time: 8:00:00 AM
Accreditation: 7.5
Cost:
$20.00
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Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians
Program Overview:
Come join us as Laura Hansen, Pharm.D. presents the good, bad, and ugly of Achieving Aggressive Lipid Goals this year. The program includes information on pharmacologic treatments, patient counseling and a question/answer period.
Laura Borgelt Hansen received her BS degree from the University of Iowa and her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado. She completed a Primary Care Residency with the University of Colorado and Kaiser Permanente Rocky Mountain Division. Dr. Hansen is a board certified pharmacotherapy specialist and is a member of ACCP, ASHP, AACP, APhA, and STFM.
Dr. Hansen joined the University of Colorado in July 2000 as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Family Medicine. Her primary interests include women's health (contraception, PCOS, menopause, and osteoporosis), smoking cessation, respiratory disorders, and diabetes.
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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:
- Explain the rationale for combination therapy in lipid management.
- Define the value of a co-administration approach in achieving NCEP goals.
Repeat Presentation:
This
presentation was last given on 9/29/08.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-025-L01P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-025-L01T
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 given an educational grant from Merck Pharmaceuticals.
Event Date: 11/23/2008
Event Time: 3:00:00 PM
Accreditation: 1.5 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
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Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians
Program Overview:
Achieving appropriate goals in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus may require more than augmenting insulin and managing fasting glucose. With new agents, management of Type 2 disease takes another step toward correcting more underlying metabolic defects than just insulin insufficiency. Join us for Therapeutic Strategy for Type II Diabetes presented by Dr. Geneva Briggs. You won't be disappointed!
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.
Computer sharing is not permitted due to ACPE guidelines on program monitoring. Credit is given to one user per computer.
Educational Objectives:
- List new medication regimen in the management of Type 2 Diabetes
- Explain the importance of managing postprandial glucose
Repeat Presentations:
This presentation was last given on 10/13/08.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-023-L01P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-023-L01T
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 provided by an educational grant from MERCK, MERCK/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals.
Event Date: 11/23/2008
Event Time: 12:00:00 PM
Accreditation: 1.5 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
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Target Audience:
Pharmacist
Program Overview:
For an estimated 55% of women over 50 in the United States, osteoporosis is a health threat; however, it is under-recognized and under-treated. At the same time, once beyond menopausal age, women have a higher risk of diagnosis of invasive breast cancer, a disease that about 12% of women will develop during their lifetime. This program focuses on the management of osteoporosis, risk factors for invasive breast cancer, and preventive medications, which can treat osteoporosis and prevent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
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:
- Describe the causes and types of bone loss in women past menopause.
- Identify the treatment options for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in women past menopause.
- Describe the impact and relationship of osteoporosis and breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
- Identify the pharmaceutical treatment options for osteoporosis patients at risk for breast cancer.
Repeat Presentations:
This is a first time presentation.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-081-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 provided by PharmCon.
Event Date: 11/25/2008
Event Time: 9:00:00 PM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
$20.00
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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 is board certified in adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Montagnese provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for individuals, couples and families. Her primary area of focus is working with children and adolescents but she also treats adults.
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 is the medical director at Family and Children Services of Central Pennsylvania. This is a United Way funded nonprofit agency that serves the greater Harrisburg, York and Lancaster areas. To contact her at this agency please call 717-238-8118.
Dr. Montagnese sits on the board of the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Mental Health and is one of the founding members. This agency serves to meet the needs for training and education of mental health providers as well as the lay public.
She also has a private practice in Palmyra, Pennsylvania where she resides with her husband and children.
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 is a first time presentation.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-079-L01-P
Technicians 798-000-08-047-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:
This webcast has been supported by an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Event Date: 11/26/2008
Event Time: 6:00:00 PM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
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Target Audience:
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians
Program Overview:
Laura Borgelt Hansen received her BS degree from the University of Iowa and her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado. She completed a Primary Care Residency with the University of Colorado and Kaiser Permanente Rocky Mountain Division. Dr. Hansen is a board certified pharmacotherapy specialist and is a member of ACCP, ASHP, AACP, APhA, and STFM. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Colorado, she was an Assistant Professor at Shenandoah University for two years and actively served as a clinical pharmacist in a private family medicine practice in Winchester, VA. She joined the University of Colorado in July 2000 as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Family Medicine. Her primary interests include women's health (contraception, PCOS, menopause, and osteoporosis), smoking cessation, respiratory disorders, and diabetes.
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:
- Explain the rationale for combination therapy in lipid management.
- Define the value of a co-administration approach in achieving NCEP goals.
Repeat Presentations:
This presentation was last presented on 7/21/08.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-025-L01-P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-025-L01-T
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 given an educational grant from Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals.
Event Date: 12/1/2008
Event Time: 9:00:00 PM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
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Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians
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.
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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 is a first time presentation.
Accreditation:
Pharmacists-798-000-08-039-L02-P
Technicians-798-000-08-039-L02-P
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 is being supported with educational grants from Tibotec.
Event Date: 12/3/2008
Event Time: 7:00:00 PM
Accreditation: 1.0 Contact Hours
Cost:
FREE
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Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians
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 11/05/08.
Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-056-L01-P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-056-L01-T
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:
MERCK & Co, Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals.
Event Date: 12/3/2008
Event Time: 10:00:00 AM
Accreditation: 1.0
Cost:
FREE
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