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Procrastinator's Marathon 2023 Hybrid Program for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

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Procrastinator's Marathon 2023 Hybrid Program for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Location

Live Webinar
Webex
Quiet Location with Reliable Internet Connectivity

Dates & Times

Dec 10, 2023 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Contact

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Online registration for the In-Person option has been closed.
Walk-in registration spots are available




This is your last chance to obtain live continuing educational credits for pharmacy license renewal. This knowledge-based continuing education program (offered either in-person or via Webex) will update the participant regarding Continuous Glucose Monitors, Anxiety and Depression, Asthma, 2023 New Drug Update, and Epilepsy. Don't miss this very relevant information!

Co-sponsored by
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Agenda





8:00amRegistration
9:00amContinuous Glucose Meters
Sarah Steedman, PharmD
10:00amDepression Update
Haley Simkins, PharmD
11:00amBreak
11:15amAsthma Update
Anna Hale, PharmD
12:15pmLunch
1:00pmWeight Loss Medications
Allison Fay, PharmD
2:00pmEpilepsy Update
Victor Dostrow, MD, FAES
3:00pmAdjourn


Audience

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in all aspects of Pharmacy

Objectives

check Compare features of current continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices in order to select the most appropriate device based on patient characteristics. (P/PT)
check Interpret key glucose data using an ambulatory glucose profile (AGP) in order to guide patient treatment decisions. (P)
check Identify appropriate first line therapy options for MDD. (P/PT)
check Understand pertinent drug interactions related to these agents and how to navigate them. (P)
check State the recommendations for stepwise approach to asthma therapy as recommended by current guidelines. (P/PT)
check Understand the literature that lead to the change in guidelines to use SMART therapy first line. (P)
check Recognize the limitations of older antiepileptic drugs. (P/PT)
check Discuss some of the lesser used newer epileptic agents. (P/PT)
check List some considerations related to stopping antiepileptic drug therapy. (P)
check Compare current pharmacological interventions for obesity management in adult and pediatric patients. (P)
check Understand the benefits in patient outcomes from CGM use as explained by current clinical literature and guidelines, and identify patients for whom it is appropriate. (P)
check Identify insurance coverage requirements and prescribing essentials for all types of CGMs and patients. (P/PT)
check Compare common pharmacologic antidepressant agents based on their unique drug characteristics. (P)
check Determine potential place in therapy for new drugs for these indications. (P/PT)
check Identify the difference in inhaler types and be able to counsel patients on proper use. (P/PT)
check Review epilepsy impact and classification. (P/PT)
check Outline potential benefits and important adverse effects of some newer antiepileptic drugs. (P)
check Review the pharmacoeconomic concerns related to newer epileptic agents. (P/PT)
check Review guideline recommendations for the management of obesity. (P)
check Explain insurance coverage, costs, and access for medications for obesity management. (P/PT)

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee - Pharmacists - In-person

$129.00

Early Registration Fee - Pharmacists -Live Webinar

$109.00

Early Registration Fee - Pharmacy Technician - In-person

$79.00

Early Registration Fee - Pharmacy Technician -Live Webinar

$59.00

Registration Fee - Pharmacists -In-person

$144.00

Registration Fee - Pharmacists - Live Webinar

$124.00

Registration Fee - Pharmacy Technician - In-person

$94.00

Registration Fee - Pharmacy Technician -Live Webinar

$74.00

Speakers

Victor G. Dostrow, MD
Allie Fay, PharmD
Anna A. Hale, PharmD
Haley R. Simkins, PharmD
Sarah Steedman, PharmD

Additional Resources

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Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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