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Understanding Cardiometabolic Risk: Strategies for Prevention and Management

Continuing Education Credits for Healthcare Professionals
 
Date:
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Time:
9:00 PM to 10:15 PM Eastern Time
Location:
www.FreeCE.com and PharmCon Studios
Credits:
1.25  Live  Contact Hours
Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Nursing
Program Overview:
Cardiometabolic disease, which includes diabetes, obesity and coronary artery disease, kills well over 1 million people in our country each year. The importance of this learning activity is highlighted by the fact that it will serve as an overview to understand how obesity, insulin resistance, and Diabetes Type 2 relates to cardiovascular risk. Also included will be a discussion on emerging cardiovascular biomarkers and risk sensitivity. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic prevention and treatment strategies will be discussed in some detail as well. Lastly, patient education and counseling strategies will be addressed which will be followed up with a live 15 minute question and answer session involving all participants.
Pharmacists Educational Objectives:
  • Review glucose and lipid metabolism in a manner that will enhance the participants’ understanding of vascular inflammation and atherosclerotic plaque formation and vulnerability as it relates to cardiovascular risk
  • Identify and discuss the most current and effective diagnostic tests relative to early detection of metabolic and cardiovascular disease. Discuss the integration and utilization of such tests into evidence-based practice and guideline compliance
  • Highlight the pharmacologic therapies proven to be most effective in managing Cardiometabolic disease. This will include discussion regarding the need for strict glycemic control and lipid management. Non-pharmacologic therapies highlighting Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) will also be discussed in some detail
Pharmacy Technicians Educational Objectives:
  • State in general terms the relationship between atherosclerotic plaque formation and cardiovascular risk.
  • Identify medications commonly used in the treatment of type II diabetes
Nursing Educational Objectives:
  • Review glucose and lipid metabolism in a manner that will enhance the participants’ understanding of vascular inflammation and atherosclerotic plaque formation and vulnerability as it relates to cardiovascular risk
  • Identify and discuss the most current and effective diagnostic tests relative to early detection of metabolic and cardiovascular disease. Discuss the integration and utilization of such tests into evidence-based practice and guideline compliance
  • Highlight the pharmacologic therapies proven to be most effective in managing Cardiometabolic disease. This will include discussion regarding the need for strict glycemic control and lipid management. Non-pharmacologic therapies highlighting Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) will also be discussed in some detail
Repeat Presentation:
This Presentation Was last given on 7/8/2010
Activity Type:
Knowledge
Accreditation:
Pharmacists: 0798-0000-10-002-L01-P
Pharmacy Technicians: 0798-0000-10-002-L01-T
Nursing: N-592
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. Michael Ravotti

Dr. Ravotti has been a practicing Physician Assistant for over 20 years, with most of his experience being in primary care and orthopedics. He has also been involved with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory research in an industrial rehabilitative setting. Prior to becoming a PA, Dr. Ravotti earned his BS degree at Slippery Rock University in Health Education/Athletic Training and taught in the public school systems of Western Pennsylvania. Dr. Ravotti earned his Physician Assistant degree Saint Francis University and graduated in 1984. He also received his Masters degree in Human Resource Management and holds a Doctorate of Health Sciences degree from Nova Southeastern. Dr. Ravotti is currently employed by Abbot Laboratories as a cardiovascular Clinical Science Manager where he focuses most of his efforts on the management of dyslipidemia. He is also and adjunct Assistant Professor at Saint Francis University in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences where he has taught for 22 years.

Dr. Ravotti enjoys an active lifestyle where he continues to coach Track and Field on a variety of levels and is also involved in promoting community wellness
Financial Support By:
PharmCon
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.
Cost:
$25.00 USD  - Free For Members
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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