The Value of Point-of-Care Testing Services
Pharmacy technicians are an essential part of the healthcare team, providing support to pharmacists and ensuring that medications are dispensed safely and accurately. In recent years, pharmacy technicians have also become increasingly involved in point-of-care (POC) testing services, which are diagnostic tests that can be performed at the point of care, rather than being sent […]
Overview of The Polio Vaccine
OVERVIEW OF POLIO Pete Kreckel, microCE, 0.25 hours I wonder what will be written about COVID, vaccines, and masking in the next 50 to 100 years! All of us students of history remember learning that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a polio victim. His efforts with the March of Dimes provided much needed research dollars to […]
RSV Epidemiology & Treatment for Pharmacists
Welcome to another MicroCE addition from Professor Pete. After reading this article, make sure to see our Glaucoma, mumps and rubella, and ear infections article. freeCE is committed to providing world-class continuing education for pharmacists. Table of Contents Overview of RSV Pete Kreckel, microCE, 0.25 hours My sister Mary, is a top flight pediatric […]
freeCE Webinars Premiering in March
LIVE PHARMACY CE WEBINARS freeCE has a full schedule of live CE planned through the rest of March, including the five new courses featured below. Choose your favorites and join us to grow your expertise and work toward your continuing education requirements! Table of Contents Increasing Effective Communication with Deaf or Hard of Hearing Patients Taught by: […]
Pharmacy Technicians & Standards Set by Regulatory Bodies
It is common for pharmacy technicians to be involved in compounding, helping pharmacists oversee day-to-day preparation of sterile and non-sterile medicines while meeting standards required by regulatory bodies. Table of Contents Sterile Compounding Sterile compounding is a method of preparing medications for patients in a sterile (free from bacteria, viruses or any other potentially infectious […]
Ear Infections and Pharmacy Treatments
Please enjoy ungated MicroCE content as part of freeCE‘s commitment to helping pharmacists become better medical providers. See our Mumps and Rubella article, as well as our Glaucoma pharmacy treatment article for previous MicroCE opportunities. Table of Contents Overview of Ear Infections Pete Kreckel, microCE, 0.25 hours When my wife Denise worked in State […]
Treatment of Glaucoma in the Pharmacy
As part of freeCE‘s effort to bring free continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, we are ungating some of our Micro CE content from Pete Kreckel. We hope you enjoy learning from this magnificent instructor. Table of Contents Overview of Glaucoma Therapies Pete Kreckel, MicroCE, 0.25 hour When I am explaining glaucoma drugs to […]
Where The Future of Pharmacy Is Headed With Cannabis
freeCE is helping pioneer the pharmacist’s role in dispensing cannabis. We’re excited to bring you this article by one of the leaders in the space of cannabis in the pharmacy, Sara Harris. Table of Contents What is cannabis? And is it the same thing as marijuana? The cannabis industry has taken over mainstream media […]
Thinking About Becoming a Pharmacy Technician? Here Is What You Need To Know.
Being a pharmacy technician is a tough but rewarding career. Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in the health of their communities. They’re the backbone of the pharmacy, assisting the pharmacist with filling prescriptions and providing patient care services. Because the pharmacy is a fast-paced environment, the work can be stressful at times. Most happy […]
Pharmacists Role in Mumps & Rubella Vaccinations
MUMPS & RUBELLA: HOW VACCINES VIRTUALLY ELIMINATED THESE ONCE DEADLY DISEASES MicroCE, Pete Kreckel, 0.25 hours Mumps and rubella are diseases that have been virtually eliminated by vaccines. All of the vaccines we pharmacists administer provide direct benefit to the patient who receives them. Rubella vaccine shows direct benefit to the unborn child. All of […]