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The Science and the Art of the Treatment of Depression
Event Date:
2/6/2012
Start Time:
10:30 AM
Nurse, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
Contact Hours: 1
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PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, attendees must answer poll questions and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on the website.
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Program Overview:
Before the introduction of fluoxetine (Prozac) in 1987, there were few molecuar entities in the treatment arsenal for depression and the drug molecules that were available were limited in use by their side effects. Since 1987, the treatment options for depression has exploded with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRI), and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI) among others. With a large number of choices available, it is important to have some criteria to make the best choice of drug molecule to treat a patient's depressive symptoms Using knowledge of the positive effects on mood of certain key neurotransmitters can be one tool used in making an appropriate antidepressant choice. Because there are limits to the neurotransmitter theory of depression, it is also important to look to the future and become familiar with alternate theories of depression and the treatment that may soon be available based on these theories.
Cost:
$30.00
Status:
Registration Open
Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and New Directions
Event Date:
2/6/2012
Start Time:
7:00 PM
Nurse, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
Contact Hours: 1
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PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, attendees must answer poll questions and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on the website.
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Program Overview:
Pharmacists can play a pro-active role in the treatment of bipolar disorder and the adherence problems associated with the illness. Pharmacists must understand the underlying condition, potential of currently available treatment options (along with their probable results and possible side effects) and understand the need to educate patients and family members on drug treatment strategies and the long-term medication and adherence problems commonly encountered with bipolar patients.
Cost:
$30.00
Status:
Registration Open
Small Animal Veterinary Medicine - Treatment of Dogs and Cats with Human Pharmaceutical Products
Event Date:
2/7/2012
Start Time:
8:00 PM
Nurse, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
Contact Hours: 1
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PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, attendees must answer poll questions and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on the website.
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Program Overview:
Believe it or not, there are some medicines for people that are safe for use on our pets. Your cat or dog may benefit from some of the same medicines that we use. This knowledge based activity offers health care providers insight into how to treat common disease states with available human medications. As a reminder, it is always best to check with a vet before giving pets ANY human medicine.
Cost:
$30.00
Status:
Registration Open
Discriminating Facts - Chronic Pain and Women
Event Date:
2/8/2012
Start Time:
10:30 AM
Nurse, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
Contact Hours: 1
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PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, attendees must answer poll questions and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on the website.
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Program Overview:
Healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, are often barriers to improving pain management of their patients primarily because of their lack of pain-management education and their unfounded fears and biases. Women are more likely than men to experience bias in treatment. Optimizing pain relief is crucial to helping a patient regain control of his or her life. Because pharmacotherapy plays a prominent role in treating chronic pain, it is also a perfect opportunity for the pharmacist to be involved. This program will satisfy the education need by creating a program for pharmacists that will enhance their understanding of chronic pain, identify the gender gap, pharmacotherapy, counseling points and information needed to work with the patient to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Cost:
Free
Status:
Registration Closed - Class Full
Pharmacist's Concerns in Defending a State and Local Criminal Charge -LAW-
Event Date:
2/8/2012
Start Time:
8:00 PM
Pharmacist
Contact Hours: 1
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PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, attendees must answer poll questions and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on the website.
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Program Overview:
As a pharmacist it is important to know the laws an individual is subject to, and as a pharmacist of the United States, it is even more important to know that there are laws governing the profession on three different tiers: federal, state, and local. Each of these three categories can subject pharmacists to different standards of practice and may each define and punish regulation violations differently. With precedents for manslaughter by medication error, a pharmacist’s career and a patient’s depends on making sure each prescription filled is correct, but mistakes are made. When those mistakes happen, it is vital to know what is considered murder , a felony, a misdemeanor, and also a board action. This program will define and explain a number of important terms to pharmacy practice and law as well as give the attendee insight into how defendants are treated if they already possess a record of prior criminal or publicly unacceptable activity. Furthermore, this program will discuss methods and the importance of knowing and following the law.
Cost:
$30.00
Status:
Registration Open
Understanding and Treating Hemophilia - What Pharmacists Need to Know
Event Date:
2/9/2012
Start Time:
10:30 AM
Nurse, Pharmacist
Contact Hours: 1
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PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, attendees must answer poll questions and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on the website.
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Program Overview:
Pharmacists can play a pro-active role in the treatment of hemophilia, but must understand the disease and the latest advances in pharmacotherapy. Pharmacists are often the medical professional that patients reach out to for the latest in drug information. This continuing education course gives the pharmacist a solid knowledge base to enlighten the patients on therapies with an empahsis on the need for medication adherence, counseling, drug contraindications, and general safety issues.
Cost:
$30.00
Status:
Registration Open
Treating Chronic Pain While Preventing Abuse and Diversion of Prescription Opioids
Event Date:
2/9/2012
Start Time:
9:00 PM
Nurse, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
Contact Hours: 1
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PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, attendees must answer poll questions and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on the website.
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Program Overview:
Healthcare providers and pharmacists in particular must ensure that they have appropriate control measures in place to minimize abuse and diversion of prescription drugs. Dispensing procedures without control and professional caution are an invitation to the drug abuser. Proper controls can be accomplished by following common sense, sound professional practice, and proper dispensing procedures. In addition, pharmacy staff should have knowledge of these safeguards, as it will help prevent and protect the pharmacy from becoming a source of diversion. This program will provide pharmacists with an overview of opioid pain medication and identify the signs of abuse and diversion that can occur with patients, family or friends. The program will emphasize the role of the pharmacist in intervening and educating patients to prevent abuse and diversion while optimizing pain management.
Cost:
$30.00
Status:
Registration Open
Calming the Flames of Menopause
Event Date:
2/10/2012
Start Time:
10:30 AM
Nurse, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
Contact Hours: 1
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PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, attendees must answer poll questions and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on the website.
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Program Overview:
Menopause happens to every woman and many require help in managing the various symptoms, especially hot flashes. This program will cover the ins and outs of recommending various agents commonly used in managing menopause including black cohosh, soy, dong quai, and red clover.
Cost:
$25.00
Status:
Registration Open
Immunizations: An Update on HPV, Pneumococcal and Shingle Vaccinations
Event Date:
2/13/2012
Start Time:
10:30 AM
Nurse, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
Contact Hours: 1
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PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, attendees must answer poll questions and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on the website.
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Program Overview:
The world of immunizations is quite controversial. There are many concerns about who should receive certain vaccines, and any side effects that are attributed to them. This program will go over several different vaccines, and hopefully put to rest some common misconceptions associated with them. This knowledge based program will give healthcare providers the tools needed to create a successful immunization niche.
Cost:
$30.00
Status:
Registration Open
Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Event Date:
2/13/2012
Start Time:
8:00 PM
Nurse, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
Contact Hours: 1
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PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education. In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, attendees must answer poll questions and complete a program evaluation. Attendees may immediately print their Statement of Credit or leave them stored on the website.
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Program Overview:
The benefits of increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids and possibly other good fats are heavily touted in the lay literature and on the Internet. But, what conditions are these "good" fats really helpful for and what products or doses should be used? This program will provide information on the mechanism of action of omega-3 fatty acids and the potential or proven benefits.
Cost:
$25.00
Status:
Registration Open
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