FreeCE Calendar of Live CE Events

5/17/2012 - Improving Medication Adherence: Individual Approaches for the Diabetic Patient - 5/17/2012 2:00:00 PM

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar reviews the latest information on identifying and overcoming the issues of medication nonadherence as they relate to the diabetic patient. The focus is on specific myths of the non-adherent patient, why patients become non-adherent and how to quickly screen patients for current or potential nonadherence. It will also discuss how to address adherence issues within the time constraints of busy retail pharmacies. This one hour webinar will be presented live on 10 dates.

5/17/2012 - Summer Vacation - Not Just a Day at the Beach! - 5/17/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

When we think of the great outdoors, we often think of hiking and camping in the mountains. For this presentation, our outdoorsman "Prof Pete" Kreckel will come down out of the mountains, drop the tent and backback, and spend some time at the beach, his wife's favorite vacation spot. Travel with the Kreckels from the mountains of Central Pennsylvania, to the sunny beaches of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! Along the way, "BE PREPARED" for the treatment of motion sickness, bed bug infestation, as well as the ocean based maladies of sunburn, jellyfish stings, insect repellants and dehydration. Join us at the webinar to truly make your patient's summer vacation "A Day at the Beach"!

5/18/2012 - Can Memory Be Enhanced with Supplements? - 5/18/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Who hasn't wished for better memory? Many people turn to supplements in attempts to improve their memory. Learn if any of these supplements are beneficial and which are not worth the monty. Identifying patients with possible dementia who should be referred for evaluation will also be discussed.

5/21/2012 - Applying Recent FDA Safety Warnings into Your Everyday Practice - 5/21/2012 10:30:00 AM

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publishes drug safety communications on a frequent basis and in 2011, over 50 drug safety communications have been issued. It can be difficult for pharmacists to stay up-to-date with these communications and determine which communications should result in changes in practice. This evidence-based, patient case presentation will review several drug safety communications that effect everyday practice. The risks and benefits for patients taking simvastatin, varenicline, celexa, pioglitazone, drosperinone, bisphosphonates, and other medications will be discussed. The participant will be able to determine the significance of various safety warnings and develop appropriate therapeutic options for patients impacted by these FDA safety communications.

5/21/2012 - Treatment Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome - 5/21/2012 7:00:00 PM

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Community pharmacists are in a unique position to assist patients and their families cope with ACS, particularly in the areas of adherence and prevention of premature discontinuation of therapy. This program will educate pharmacists on ACS treatment guidelines, provide an update on pharmacotherapy, and the challenges associated with ACS treatment so they can more comfortably respond to patients and providers in their role as a pharmacist.

5/22/2012 - Small Animal Veterinary Medicine - Treatment of Dogs and Cats with Human Pharmaceutical Products - 5/22/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

5/23/2012 - Adult Immunization Update: What Pharmacists Need to Know - 5/23/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Vaccinations are one of the few interventions that has been shown to reduce overall healthcare costs. As more vaccines come onto the market, so does the controversy over the use and need for these new products. As pharmacists continue to grow as primary immunizers, it is more important than ever to know why vaccinations make sense for patients in certain demographics. Pharmacists also need to be able to address the concerns of their adult patients. This presentation will review the pros and cons of adult vaccinations and assist the pharmacist in being an advocate of vaccinations for specific patients.

5/23/2012 - Emily's Law Revisited: the Pharmacist, the Family and the Medication Error that Changed Their Lives -LAW- - 5/23/2012 7:00:00 PM

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This presentation reviews the effect of a tragic medication error on the lives of the two victims, patient Emily Jerry and pharmacist Eric Cropp. Over the span of four years since the incident, much has changed in the lives of the families involved and in the practice of pharmacy. This compelling and emotional presentation is presented by Eric Cropp and Chris Jerry. This is the sequel to "Emily's Act: Impact on Public Safety and Medication Errors", which many participants stated was the most moving continuing education program they have ever attended.

ATTENTION FLORIDA Pharmacists and Technicians: This one hour presentation does NOT satisfy the medication errors requirement for the State of Florida.

5/24/2012 - The Diagnosis and Management of Cardiac Drug Toxicity - 5/24/2012 10:30:00 AM

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Many cardiac drugs have narrow therapeutic indices and give rise to severe toxicity in overdoses, whether unintentional or deliberate, or due to drug interactions. This presentation will review the clinical effects associated with overdoses of calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, digoxin and clonidine. Specific antidotes and other treatment modalities will be discussed.

5/24/2012 - A Tale of Two Patients - A Pharmacist's Role in the Treatment of HIV - FL Approved - 5/24/2012 9:00:00 PM

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CDC estimates that more than one million people are living with HIV in the United States. One in five of those people living with HIV is unaware of their infection. Despite increases in the total number of people living with HIV in the US in recent years, the annual number of new HIV infections has remained relatively stable. However, new infections continue at far too high a level, with an estimated 56,300 Americans becoming infected with HIV each year. More than 18,000 people with AIDS still die each year in the US. This knowledge based program will educate pharmacists in HIV treatment principles and current guidelines for use of antiretroviral therapy and offer insights into how pharmacists can make a difference in treatment outcomes. This program is Florida BOP approved for HIV.

5/25/2012 - "Natural" Ways to Lower Lipids - 5/25/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Controlling cholesterol without having to take prescription medications is a concern of many consumers. This program will provide information on the many ways in which lipids can be controlled without prescription medications. Some of the discussed interventions will be lifestyle changes, functional foods (nuts, oatmeal, soy, flaxseed), and supplements (red rice yeast, garlic, niacin, policosanol, omega 3 fatty acids).

5/29/2012 - Diabetes: The Basics - 5/29/2012 10:30:00 AM

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The first presentation in a four-part series will establish a foundation for the remainder of the presentations. This program will review the diagnostic criteria, screening criteria, societal and economic importance, and the co-morbidities and complications of diabetes. The focus of the presentation will be on evidence-based information related to these topics.

5/29/2012 - The Causes and Treatment of Gastric Ulcers - 5/29/2012 8:00:00 PM

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gastric ulcers are a type of peptic ulcer which affects the stomach lining due to an imbalance between gastric acid and the gastric mucosa. Recent studies estimate that at least 70 percent, and possibly as high as 90 percent, of gastric ulcers are caused by H. pylori bacterial colonization. Between 80,000 and 90,000 new cases of gastric ulceration are diagnosed yearly in the United States. The morbidity associated with H. pylori infection has dramatically decreased in the last two decades due mainly to "triple therapy", a pharmaceutical protocol involving the use of potent acid suppressants and antibacterials. This presentation will review gastric ulceration and highlight management strategies and complications associated with non-pharmacological methods and triple therapy protocols.

5/30/2012 - Innovative Strategies for Optimizing Thyroid Function - 5/30/2012 2:00:00 PM

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New research suggests that 13 million Americans, twice the amount we previously thought, may have thyroid disorders and not know it. The thyroid gland is often ignored as the source of symptoms a patient is facing - from weight gain, to brain fog, hair loss, low energy and depression. The "healthy" range for thyroid test results is wide, and not all healthcare practitioners are aware of all components that require testing to screen for thyroid related disorders. This lecture will focus on comprehensive treatment strategies that work to resolve patient symptoms and address the underlying causes for thyroid disorders.

5/30/2012 - Discriminating Facts - Chronic Pain and Women - 5/30/2012 9:00:00 PM

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

5/31/2012 - Improving Medication Adherence: Individual Approaches for the Diabetic Patient - 5/31/2012 2:00:00 PM

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

5/31/2012 - Treating Chronic Pain While Preventing Abuse and Diversion of Prescription Opioids - 5/31/2012 9:00:00 PM

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

6/1/2012 - Bugs for Better Digestion - 6/1/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Interest in probiotics has been growing. Americans' spending on probiotic supplements tripled from the mid 1990s to today. The use of probiotics, whether from food sources or supplements, for management of various conditions will be discussed. The program will cover how these agents are thought to work, conditions for which they are effective, potential risks, and available products.

6/3/2012 - Medication Errors and Public Safety Update: A Game Show Approach -LAW/FL APPROVED- - 6/3/2012 9:00:00 AM

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Medication Errors and Public Safety Update 2012: A Game Show Approach is a two hour course designed for pharmacists and technicians practicing in various settings in the healthcare industry. Through this study of medication errors, root cause analysis, error prevention strategies, and the legal consequences, participants will recognize their role in the national effort to reduce medication errors, and become aware of methods to achieve this.
This program satisfies the FL medication errors requirement.

6/3/2012 - Antioxidants 101 - 6/3/2012 12:00:00 PM

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Roughly 10,000 chemicals in food act as antioxidants. Essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals also function as antioxidants. Our bodies also produce several antioxidants. This program provides information on the mechanism of action of antioxidants and the potential benefits. The evidence for benefits and risks from the major antioxidants most commonly touted to consumers will be examined.

6/4/2012 - The State of Obesity in the United States - 6/4/2012 10:30:00 AM

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

According to a 2011 report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is now a problem in all 50 states. In 2010, no state reported an obesity rate of less than 20%, which means no state has met the "Healthy People 2010" goal of reducing obesity rates to 15% among American adults. Obesity is also a problem among America's children with obesity rates having tripled since 1980. Almost 20% of children ages 2-19 years are said to be obese but recent reports suggest that this number may have stabilized. This program will take a closer look at the impact of obesity on American society, discuss the treatments available for obesity in both specialty and primary practice, and conclude with the role of the pharmacist in reducing obesity in the United States.

6/4/2012 - Summer Vacation - Not Just a Day at the Beach! - 6/4/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

6/5/2012 - Adult Immunization Update: What Pharmacists Need to Know - 6/5/2012 2:00:00 PM

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

6/6/2012 - Treatment Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome - 6/6/2012 2:00:00 PM

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

6/6/2012 - Over the Counter Review: Topical Management - 6/6/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Over the counter (OTC) products are vital to the everyday existence of many individuals. This program will discuss a number of the most commonly treatable afflictions and what the consumer can get at the pharmacy to deal with them. Each topic is addressed briefly in terms of what causes certain afflictions before a number of products are then introduced and discussed for efficacy and specific use. The product details are also discussed in how they work and of what they are composed. This program is a must for any health care professional.

6/7/2012 - Viral Hepatitis: Keeping Your Patients Safe - 6/7/2012 10:30:00 AM

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Viral hepatitis is a major cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer in the United States. Projections specifically for chronic viral hepatitis C predict a doubling in the number of cases of decompensated cirrhosis and primary liver cancer by 2020 and a 2 to 3 fold increase in deaths. Two new therapies have come to market for the treatment of chronic viral hepatitis C but carry significant risk for anemia and numerous potential drug-drug interactions. This presentation will review the basics of all types of viral hepatitis and highlight management strategies for complications associated with new therapies for chronic viral hepatitis C.

6/7/2012 - New Drugs and Drug News from 2011 - 6/7/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This knowledge based program will review the list of FDA-approved drugs and give health care providers an update on their mechanisms of action, significant side effects, drug interactions and their potential role in therapy.

6/8/2012 - Opioids and Opioid Rotation - What Pharmacists Need to Know - 6/8/2012 10:30:00 AM

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Because of their knowledge of opioid medications, pharmacists can provide valuable information on the most appropriate opioid for pain management and perform a comprehensive review of past and current pharmacologic interventions. There are so many reasons why switching from one opioid analgesic to another may be necessary and helpful, yet safely doing so appears to involve as much clinical art as science. This can make healthcare providers and their patients justifiably nervous, and may be a prime reason why opioids are not prescribed appropriately. What can practitioners do? This knowledge based activity will use case studies and examples to educate healthcare providers on opioid rotation and dose conversions.

6/11/2012 - Vitamin D Deficiency: What's the Big Deal? - 6/11/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

There has been an increasing prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the US and worldwide over the recent years. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and multiple sclerosis. The normal physiology of vitamin D metabolism will be described along with contributing factors to vitamin D deficiency and its diagnosis. The mechanisms of the link of these associations are not fully elucidated. However, vitamin D deficiency needs to be identified and treated appropriately. The pharmacologic treatment options of vitamin D deficiency will be presented.

6/11/2012 - Chronic Pain in the Golden Years - Aging Gracefully or Suffering in Silence - 6/11/2012 9:00:00 PM

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Seniors are particularly vulnerable to chronic pain. As we age, our bodies go through intense changes. Optimizing pain relief is crucial to helping an aging patient regain or maintain 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, challenges associated with treating an aging population, pharmacotherapy, counseling points, and information needed to work with the patient to reduce pain and improve quality of life.

6/12/2012 - Diabetes: The Treatment - 6/12/2012 9:00:00 PM

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The second presentation in a four-part series will address the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of diabetes. All medications and medication classes used to treat diabetes will be covered as well as each medication's place in therapy based on guidelines and existing evidence. In addition, lifestyle modifications and other-nonpharmacological therapies will be presented.

6/13/2012 - Adult ADHD: Fact or Fiction? - 6/13/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness, is a well-recognized childhood developmental problem. The symptoms of this disease continue into adulthood for about 60% of children with ADHD - approximately 8 million adults. Symptoms of ADHD in adults may cause behavioral, emotional, social, vocational and academic problems. This webinar will provide an in-depth discussion of adult ADHD and its causes, symptoms, treatment, and medications. The program will include an in-depth comparison of the available medications to include dosages, metabolism, side-effect profile and reasons practitioners select specific medications for individual patients.

6/13/2012 - Medication Adherence and Compliance: New Tools and Strategies for the Pharmacist - 6/13/2012 9:00:00 PM

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Poor medication adherence and compliance are serious issues in the management of chronic conditions. A mounting body of evidence indicates that decreased medication adherence is associated with increased hospitalizations and total costs of care. This presentation reviews strategies pharmacists may employ to increase overall compliance and adherence rates.

6/14/2012 - Von Willebrand Disease: Recognizing a Prevalent Bleeding Disorder - 6/14/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A general description of von Willebeand disease will include the prevalence and presentation of symptoms. Von Willebrand disease is being recognized in outpatient and inpatient settings more frequently. The treatment is based on a tiered approach including oral contraceptives, nasal & intravenous DDAVP, and factor concentrate. Pharmacy considerations for the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy will be discussed in relation to the treatment of von Willebrand disease.

6/14/2012 - More than Just a Headache: Current and Upcoming Treatment Strategies for Managing Migraines - 6/14/2012 9:00:00 PM

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Overview: A migraine isn't just a bad headache. It is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by moderate to severe headaches and nausea. Worldwide, migraines affect more than 10% of people. In the United States, about 18% of women and 6% of men experience a migraine in a given year. Current pharmacologic treatments of acute migraine consist of nonspecific and relatively specific agents. Although the advent of triptans in the 1990's signaled a significant advancement in the treatment of migraines, only one third of patients in clinical trials are pain-free 2 hours after taking a triptan orally, suggesting that novel treatment options are needed. This presentation will provide an overview of the symptoms of migraines, review the currently available treatment options, and present an overview of the novel therapies currently in clinical trials.

6/15/2012 - Calming the Flames of Menopause - 6/15/2012 2:00:00 PM

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

6/18/2012 - The Causes and Treatment of Gastric Ulcers - 6/18/2012 10:30:00 AM

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

6/18/2012 - Diabetes: The Pearls - 6/18/2012 8:00:00 PM

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The third presentation in a four-part series will provide information and tips for managing patients with diabetes. Each patient with diabetes has individual characteristics that affect goals, treatment choices, and outcomes. Practical tips and tools to achieve the greatest possible outcome for each patient will be presented.

6/19/2012 - The Science and the Art of the Treatment of Depression - 6/19/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

6/20/2012 - Altered Development: An Examination of Early Onset Schizophrenia - 6/20/2012 10:30:00 AM

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Schizophrenia is typically a chronic mental illness whose full symptoms - including hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and social withdrawal - become evident in early adulthood. In many cases of adult-onset schizophrenia, nonspecific disturbances in cognition and socialization may be evident in young patients. Less common, but more severe, presentations of schizophrenia include Early Onset Schizophrenia (EOS) and Very Early Onset Schizophrenia (VEOS) whose full symptoms become evident at ages 13-18 and prior to age 13, respectively. These diagnoses have significant implications for childhood development and drug treatment. This activity will increase the clinician's awareness and ability to assist in the management of patients with these disorders.

6/20/2012 - Treatment Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome - 6/20/2012 9:00:00 PM

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

6/21/2012 - The Cardiovascular Disease Patient: It Only Takes a Minute to Improve Medication Adherence - 6/21/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This webinar reviews the latest information on overcoming the behavioral issues of medication adherence as they are related to the cardiovascular patient. The focus is on the myths of the non-adherent patient, why pateints become non-adherent, and how to address adherence issues within the time constraints of busy retail pharmacies. This one hour webinar will be presented on 10 live dates.

6/21/2012 - A Tale of Two Patients - A Pharmacist's Role in the Treatment of HIV - FL Approved - 6/21/2012 9:00:00 PM

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

6/22/2012 - "Natural" Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep - 6/22/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This program will help pharmacists sort through all the hype related to various supplements touted for sleep. In addition to discussing good sleep hygiene, the program will provide the ins and outs of using various supplements such as melatonin and valerian for sleep. Additionally, issues related to OTC sleep aids will be reviewed.

6/25/2012 - Asthma: Current Pharmacological Treatment - 6/25/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Asthma is a disease of diffuse airway inflammation caused by a variety of triggering stimuli resulting in partially or completely reversible bronchoconstriction. The prevalence of asthma has increased continuously since the 1970s, and it now affects an estimated 4 to 7% of people worldwide with more than 20 million people in the U.S. affected and about 4000 deaths occurring from asthma annually in the US. Asthma is the leading cause of hospitalization for children and is the number one chronic condition causing elementary school absenteeism. The etiology of asthma is multifactorial and depends on the interactions among multiple susceptibility genes and environmental facrots such as allergy exposure and diet. The diagnosis is based on history, physical examination, and pulmonary function tests. Treatment involves controlling triggering factors and drug therapy, most commonly with inhaled B2-agonists and inhaled corticosteroids, but also with leukotriene modifiers, mast cell stabilizers, and methylxanthines. This presentation will review the basics of asthma and its subtypes and highlight management strategies for complications associated with new therapies.

6/25/2012 - Adult Immunization Update: What Pharmacists Need to Know - 6/25/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

6/26/2012 - Discriminating Facts - Chronic Pain and Women - 6/26/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

6/27/2012 - Diabetes: The Patient - 6/27/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The fourth presentation in a four-part series will provide an opportunity for the application of all that has been learned in the previous presentations to a patient case. This participant will evaluate, modify, develop, and monitor an optimal diabetes management plan for a complicated patient with diabetes. The role of the pharmacist on the healthcare team of a patient with diabetes will also be addressed.

6/27/2012 - Antioxidants 101 - 6/27/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

6/28/2012 - Suffering in Silence - Women and Urinary Incontinence - 6/28/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The National Association for Continence (NAFC) estimates that 75-80% of urinary incontinence sufferers are women, 9-13 million of whom have bothersome, severe, symptoms. Many patients with that problem can do something to eliminate or at least reduce it. As front line providers, pharmacists can help patients and women in particular cope with this debilitating and embarrassing disorder. This program will educate pharmacists on barriers to diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence and offer effective and appropriate communication techniques to engage and counsel patients about urinary incontinence.

6/28/2012 - Protecting Your Practice and Patients - Tackling Prescription Drug Abuse - 6/28/2012 8:00:00 PM

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Prescription drug abuse is one of the most serious and critical public health concerns in the country. Numerous initiatives have been implemented by federal and state legislators in an attempt to curtail this crisis. Many of these have focused on educating physicians about sound narcotic prescribing practices; however, few have explored the potential benefit of using the pharmacist to help combat this growing problem. Since pharmacists are frontline health care providers and the provider that actually fills the prescription, it is imperative that they receive the education and training to proactively work with patients and prescribers to identify, manage, and prevent prescription drug abuse. This knowledge based program will focus on the enormous consequences that prescription drug abuse has had in the United States in recent years, and the pivotal role that pharmacists can play in addressing this growing problem.

6/29/2012 - Can Memory Be Enhanced with Supplements? - 6/29/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/2/2012 - Type 2 Diabetes: Challenges in Care for Hispanic Americans - 7/2/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes. Overall, minority groups bear a disproportionate burden of this epidemic. The prevalence of diabetes in Hispanic Americans, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, is about 70 to 80 percent higher than that of non-Hispanic whites. Due to the rapidly growing number of Hispanics in many areas of the United States, pharmacists must be aware of common communication and cultural barriers that exist between the medical community and Hispanic patients.

7/2/2012 - Von Willebrand Disease: Recognizing a Prevalent Bleeding Disorder - 7/2/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/3/2012 - Treatment Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome - 7/3/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/5/2012 - Improving Medication Adherence: Individual Approaches for the Diabetic Patient - 7/5/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/6/2012 - "Natural" Ways to Lower Lipids - 7/6/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/9/2012 - Alzheimer's Treatment - 7/9/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Alzheimer's is the number one neurodegenerative disease in the United States. It can affect adults of any age but is the main cause of dementia in the elderly population, afflicting 20 to 40% of those over 85 years old. The management of those with Alzheimer's involves a team approach that includes the medical treatment, counseling and education of both patients and caregivers. This presentation will review the etiology, pathogenesis and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, as well as the medical treatments and the role of pharmacists in the team approach.

7/9/2012 - Viral Hepatitis: Keeping Your Patients Safe - 7/9/2012 8:00:00 PM

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/10/2012 - Vitamin D Deficiency: What's the Big Deal? - 7/10/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/10/2012 - Applying Recent FDA Safety Warnings into Your Everyday Practice - 7/10/2012 8:00:00 PM

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/11/2012 - The Causes and Treatment of Gastric Ulcers - 7/11/2012 10:30:00 AM

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/11/2012 - The State of Obesity in the United States - 7/11/2012 8:00:00 PM

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/12/2012 - Diabetes: The Basics - 7/12/2012 10:30:00 AM

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/12/2012 - Innovative Strategies for Optimizing Thyroid Function - 7/12/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

7/13/2012 - Bugs for Better Digestion - 7/13/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/16/2012 - More than Just a Headache: Current and Upcoming Treatment Strategies for Managing Migraines - 7/16/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/16/2012 - The Cardiovascular Disease Patient: It Only Takes a Minute to Improve Medication Adherence - 7/16/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/18/2012 - Emily's Law Revisited: the Pharmacist, the Family and the Medication Error that Changed Their Lives -LAW- - 7/18/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

7/18/2012 - Asthma: Current Pharmacological Treatment - 7/18/2012 9:00:00 PM

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/19/2012 - Altered Development: An Examination of Early Onset Schizophrenia - 7/19/2012 10:30:00 AM

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/19/2012 - Adult Immunization Update: What Pharmacists Need to Know - 7/19/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/20/2012 - Calming the Flames of Menopause - 7/20/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

7/23/2012 - Therapeutic Considerations in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Patient-Centered Approach - 7/23/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Pharmacists frequently encounter patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. These patients often have questions about medications that are safe for the growing fetus, infant, and/or themselves. Pharmacists need to be well-equipped to answer these questions. Drug characteristics, FDA pregnancy categories, and drugs to avoid in pregancy and lactation are important concepts to understand for rationale use of drug therapy. Common acute conditions and chronic diseases in pregnancy and lactation will be reviewed so pharmacists can recommend appropriate pharmacotherapy to this patient population. This presentation will use an evidence-based patient case format to enhance the learning and application of this information.

7/23/2012 - Adult ADHD: Fact or Fiction? - 7/23/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/24/2012 - Treatment Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome - 7/24/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/24/2012 - The Role of the Pharmacist in Hospice Care - 7/24/2012 8:00:00 PM

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hospice is a model of care that focuses on improving quality of life and easing symptoms for patients nearing the end-of-life and their families. Hospice care services are delivered by an interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings. The hospice philosophy of care emphasizes comfor over cure and seeks to reduce pain and other physical symptoms, while also addressing the patient and family's psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs. Medication therapy is a vital component of hospice care used to achieve palliatiion of symptoms. Pharmacists play an important role in the delivery of safe and effective medication therapy for hospice patients. This presentation will review the basics of hospice care in the United States and highlight the responsibillities of pharmacists in working with the hospice interdisciplinary team.

7/25/2012 - Contrast Agents for Diagnostic Imaging - What Pharmacists Need to Know - 7/25/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Most schools of pharmacy do not cover the area of diagnostic imaging to any appreciable extent in the curriculum, so very few practicing pharmacists have a high level of comfort when dealing with issues relating to diagnostic imaging. This program provides an overview of clinically relevant information for the imaging-related medications commonly in use. It reviews the safety improvements in new generations of drugs; risk factors and precautions for the reduction of severe adverse reactions; and the significance of diligent patient screening before contrast exposure and appropriate monitoring after exposure.

7/25/2012 - Summer Vacation - Not Just a Day at the Beach! - 7/25/2012 7:00:00 PM

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/26/2012 - Suffering in Silence - Women and Urinary Incontinence - 7/26/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/26/2012 - Protecting Your Practice and Patients - Tackling Prescription Drug Abuse - 7/26/2012 9:00:00 PM

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/30/2012 - Medication Errors and Public Safety Update: A Game Show Approach -LAW/FL APPROVED- - 7/30/2012 10:30:00 AM

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

7/30/2012 - Medication Adherence and Compliance: New Tools and Strategies for the Pharmacist - 7/30/2012 7:00:00 PM

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/1/2012 - Improving Medication Adherence: Individual Approaches for the Diabetic Patient - 8/1/2012 8:00:00 PM

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/3/2012 - "Natural" Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep - 8/3/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/6/2012 - Applying Recent FDA Safety Warnings into Your Everyday Practice - 8/6/2012 10:30:00 AM

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/6/2012 - Summer Vacation - Not Just a Day at the Beach! - 8/6/2012 9:00:00 PM

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/7/2012 - Diabetes: The Treatment - 8/7/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/9/2012 - Alzheimer's Treatment - 8/9/2012 9:00:00 PM

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/10/2012 - Can Memory Be Enhanced with Supplements? - 8/10/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/13/2012 - Type 2 Diabetes: Challenges in Care for Hispanic Americans - 8/13/2012 8:00:00 PM

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

8/14/2012 - Von Willebrand Disease: Recognizing a Prevalent Bleeding Disorder - 8/14/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/15/2012 - More than Just a Headache: Current and Upcoming Treatment Strategies for Managing Migraines - 8/15/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/15/2012 - Treatment Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome - 8/15/2012 9:00:00 PM

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/16/2012 - Vitamin D Deficiency: What's the Big Deal? - 8/16/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/17/2012 - "Natural" Ways to Lower Lipids - 8/17/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/20/2012 - Suffering in Silence - Women and Urinary Incontinence - 8/20/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/21/2012 - Therapeutic Considerations in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Patient-Centered Approach - 8/21/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

8/22/2012 - Medication Adherence and Compliance: New Tools and Strategies for the Pharmacist - 8/22/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/23/2012 - Asthma: Current Pharmacological Treatment - 8/23/2012 9:00:00 PM

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/24/2012 - Bugs for Better Digestion - 8/24/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/27/2012 - The Cardiovascular Disease Patient: It Only Takes a Minute to Improve Medication Adherence - 8/27/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/27/2012 - Altered Development: An Examination of Early Onset Schizophrenia - 8/27/2012 9:00:00 PM

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/28/2012 - The Role of the Pharmacist in Hospice Care - 8/28/2012 9:00:00 PM

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/29/2012 - Treatment Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome - 8/29/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

8/30/2012 - A Tale of Two Patients - A Pharmacist's Role in the Treatment of HIV - FL Approved - 8/30/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

8/31/2012 - Calming the Flames of Menopause - 8/31/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

9/6/2012 - Diabetes: The Pearls - 9/6/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

9/10/2012 - Medication Adherence and Compliance: New Tools and Strategies for the Pharmacist - 9/10/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

9/12/2012 - Alzheimer's Treatment - 9/12/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

9/12/2012 - Type 2 Diabetes: Challenges in Care for Hispanic Americans - 9/12/2012 2:00:00 PM

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

9/17/2012 - Providing Practical Pediatric Practice Points for Pharmacists - 9/17/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Being the drug experts, pharmacists are aware that pediatric patients are not miniture adults. Pharmacists, while providing health care, often field a variety of questions from parents seeking medical advice. Pharmacists are often asked to advise interns, residents, dentists and emergency department physicians for proper doses of common antibiotics for these pediatric patients. Join Peter Kreckel, BS Pharm. for an indepth discussion of etiology, and treatment of common pediatric ailments ranging to antibiotic dosing through vitamin supplementation.

9/18/2012 - Improving Medication Adherence: Individual Approaches for the Diabetic Patient - 9/18/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

9/19/2012 - The Cardiovascular Disease Patient: It Only Takes a Minute to Improve Medication Adherence - 9/19/2012 9:00:00 PM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

9/20/2012 - The Role of the Pharmacist in Hospice Care - 9/20/2012 8:00:00 AM

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

9/24/2012 - Diabetes: The Patient - 9/24/2012 9:00:00 PM

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

9/26/2012 - Treatment Guidelines for Acute Coronary Syndrome - 9/26/2012 10:00:00 PM

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

10/2/2012 - The Cardiovascular Disease Patient: It Only Takes a Minute to Improve Medication Adherence - 10/2/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

10/4/2012 - Small Animal Veterinary Medicine - Treatment of Dogs and Cats with Human Pharmaceutical Products - 10/4/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

10/10/2012 - Diabetes: The Basics - 10/10/2012 9:00:00 PM

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

10/16/2012 - Medication Adherence and Compliance: New Tools and Strategies for the Pharmacist - 10/16/2012 7:00:00 PM

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

10/22/2012 - Improving Medication Adherence: Individual Approaches for the Diabetic Patient - 10/22/2012 8:00:00 PM

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

10/25/2012 - Providing Practical Pediatric Practice Points for Pharmacists - 10/25/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

10/30/2012 - The Cardiovascular Disease Patient: It Only Takes a Minute to Improve Medication Adherence - 10/30/2012 7:00:00 PM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

11/8/2012 - Medication Adherence and Compliance: New Tools and Strategies for the Pharmacist - 11/8/2012 9:00:00 PM

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

11/12/2012 - Diabetes: The Treatment - 11/12/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

11/14/2012 - Providing Practical Pediatric Practice Points for Pharmacists - 11/14/2012 9:00:00 PM

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

11/19/2012 - Improving Medication Adherence: Individual Approaches for the Diabetic Patient - 11/19/2012 10:30:00 AM

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

11/27/2012 - Over the Counter Review: Topical Management - 11/27/2012 8:00:00 PM

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

11/29/2012 - The Cardiovascular Disease Patient: It Only Takes a Minute to Improve Medication Adherence - 11/29/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

12/4/2012 - Diabetes: The Pearls - 12/4/2012 9:00:00 PM

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

12/10/2012 - Medication Adherence and Compliance: New Tools and Strategies for the Pharmacist - 12/10/2012 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

12/19/2012 - Improving Medication Adherence: Individual Approaches for the Diabetic Patient - 12/19/2012 8:00:00 PM

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

12/27/2012 - Diabetes: The Patient - 12/27/2012 10:30:00 AM

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

12/31/2012 - The Cardiovascular Disease Patient: It Only Takes a Minute to Improve Medication Adherence - 12/31/2012 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1/8/2013 - Medication Adherence and Compliance: New Tools and Strategies for the Pharmacist - 1/8/2013 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1/10/2013 - The Cardiovascular Disease Patient: It Only Takes a Minute to Improve Medication Adherence - 1/10/2013 10:30:00 AM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1/14/2013 - Improving Medication Adherence: Individual Approaches for the Diabetic Patient - 1/14/2013 7:00:00 PM

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1/24/2013 - Medication Adherence and Compliance: New Tools and Strategies for the Pharmacist - 1/24/2013 9:00:00 PM

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

1/29/2013 - The Cardiovascular Disease Patient: It Only Takes a Minute to Improve Medication Adherence - 1/29/2013 8:00:00 PM

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT