Introducing: The freeCE FREE Trial Membership
The available library includes five to seven courses applicable to all pharmacy professionals, including pharmacists, technicians, and nurses. Table of Contents Free Three-Credit Access to Our Most Popular CE Content freeCE is now officially offering a “freeCE FREE Trial,” a membership that gives users completely free access to three credits of CE content. “PharmCon freeCE […]
Preventing Controlled Substance Diversion in a Pharmacy
In the United States, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is responsible for enforcing Title 21 of the United States Code Controlled Substances Act (commonly referred to as Federal Controlled Substances Act or Federal CSA).1 The Agency’s primary responsibility is to balance the availability of controlled substances for approved uses while minimizing diversion and misuse of these […]
freeCE Live Webinars Premiering in June
freeCE has a full schedule of live CE planned for the month of June, including the exciting new courses featured below. Tune in to grow your expertise and work toward your continuing education requirements! Table of Contents Pharmacy Technician Enhanced Training – Nonsterile Compounding Module 1: Nonsterile Compounding 101 – Regulations, Standards, and Guidelines Taught […]
Veterinary Training For Pharmacy Professionals
As pet ownership continues to rise, the importance of veterinary pharmacy in providing optimal care for animal patients cannot be overstated. However, one issue that plagues the field is the lack of specialized training for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who fill prescriptions for pets (less than a quarter of pharmacy schools offer didactic courses in […]
Covid-19: A Novel Milestone
The month of May represents a huge milestone in healthcare. For the first time in over three years, the expiration date of the public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 has passed by without renewing! And, while I am not naïve enough to believe that COVID-19 is no longer a health issue for many, there is […]
Hepatitis Transmission & Immunization – What Pharmacy Professionals Need To Know
I don’t have a great fear of many viruses, but this one scares the living daylights out of me! I can’t think of another virus that can be infective seven days later. The fact that a blood spill can remain infective for 7 days, this virus has earned a great deal of respect from me! […]
Celebrating Black History – Influential African Americans In The Pharmacy
Despite facing significant obstacles in the form of systemic racism and discrimination, Black pioneers in the field of pharmacy have made invaluable contributions to the profession. These individuals paved the way for future generations of pharmacists and broke down barriers that had previously limited the opportunities available to Black Americans. By overcoming these challenges and […]
Veterinary Medicine, How To Provide Better Outcomes for Veterinary Patients
With additional training specific to animal species to prevent errors and avoid toxicities, pharmacists can apply their existing understanding of disease pathophysiology and pharmacology to competently provide non-human care. Essentials of Veterinary Pharmacy Certificate Table of Contents The Role of the Veterinary Pharmacist Pharmacists are the only health care professionals legally allowed and expected by […]
The impact of stress on the lives of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses
April is National Stress Awareness Month and we’re taking it as an opportunity to discuss the negative impact of stress and how pharmacy professionals can cope with it. Table of Contents Stress can significantly impact the lives of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses. These professionals work in high-pressure environments that require them to be constantly […]
Diabetes Education and Awareness For American Diabetes Alert Day, March 28, 2023
Diabetes education and awareness for American Diabetes Alert Day, March 28, 2023. THE PHARMACY PROFESSIONAL’S ROLE IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT The American Diabetes Alert Day brings on a moment of reflection of the role that healthcare professionals have in the treatment of diabetes. Pharmacists were always involved in dispensing diabetes-related medications and educating patients and […]