Pharmacology Update 2023
Webcast
16 Contact Hour OVERVIEW
Pharmacology Update 2023 is organized by University Learning Systems (ULS).
| On Demand Replay: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | |
Dr. Christopher M. Bland Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCPS | Topic 1: Review of Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and basics of Drug/Drug and Drug/ Disease Interaction |
| Dr. Christopher M. Bland Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCPS | Topic 2: Polypharmacy in the Elderly |
| Dr. Christopher M. Bland Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCPS | Topic 3: Infectious Disease:Beta Lactam allergy de-listing, New anti-infectives (inpatient and outpatient), HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PreP)- Apretude (Long-acting injectable cabxxx), new (Long-acting injectable treatment: CABENUVA (cabxxx with rilxxx)-1hr |
| Dr. Christopher M. Bland Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCPS | Topic 4: A Review of Current Guidelines for the Treatment of Obesity-Drugs.-0.5 hr |
| Dr. Joseph Saseen FASHP, FCCP, BCPS, BCACP | Topic 5: Cardiovascular disease: HTN, Lipids, and Heart Failure, AFib and DOACs-2 hrs |
| Dr. Joseph Saseen FASHP, FCCP, BCPS, BCACP | Topic 6: Immunomodulators and rheumatology medications for RA and gout, drugs-0.5 hrs |
| Dr. Lynn Lafferty , Pharm.D., ND, MBA, DACBN, MH | Topic 7: Vitamins and Minerals |
| On Demand Replay: Thursday, September 21, 2023 | |
| Dr. C. Wayne Weart Pharm. D., BCPS, FASHP, FAPhA | Topic 8: Overview of FDA Communications: New Drug Approvals, New Indications, New Warnings |
| Dr. Joshua Caballero, PharmD, BCPP, FCCP | Topic 9: Pharmacotherapy of PTSD, depression, and anxiety, use of Kxxxx in mood disorders (e.g., depression, PTSD) and use of psilocybin (LSD-NONE) in mood disorders (e.g., depression, PTSD) with a discussion of cardiovascular adverse effects with some psychiatric medication |
| Dr. Andrea Sikora Pharm.D., MSCR, FCCM, BCCCP | Topic 10: Overview acute care/emergency care including hypertensive emergency, Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), acute coronary syndrome, acute stroke, asthma exacerbations / other shortness of breath, and sepsis work-up |
| Dr. Chelsea A. Keedy, PharmD, BCACP, CDTM | Topic 11: Contraception, pregnancy, lactation and abortion |
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
University Learning Systems, in cooperation with the VAPHS, developed, presented and recorded this 16-hour pharmacology training specifically for VA Nurse Practitioners to fulfill pharmacology CE requirements. This recorded course is applicable to Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses and PAs as well. See brochure for credit details.
University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- As an ACPE accredited provider, University Learning Systems is able to report credit directly to CPE Monitor. Credit for pharmacists is reported automatically to CPE-Monitor upon completion of the course. NO statement of credit is provided.
- All other professions will receive a statement of credit upon completion of the course.
- ACPE Credit is accepted by nurse practitioner certification organizations for pharmacology and general CE credit.
- University Learning Systems is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and is a CE Broker approved provider for pharmacy, nursing and medicine.
- This course provides Category 2 credit for physicians and physician assistants.
- Credit to CE Broker is reported manually at this time. Please provide your state license number if you need credit reported to CE Broker.
- These courses were recorded September 20-21, 2023 and are valid for credit until September 20, 2026.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianNursingPharmacistPhysician AssistantNursesNurse PractitionersSPECIALITIES
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