2022 Winter Meetings | Continuing Education Information

HOW TO CLAIM CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Please note that the 60-day window for claiming CE credit for any portion of the 2022 Winter Meetings has closed.

Strategies for Implementation of a Pharmacist-Driven Opioid Stewardship Program and Pain Management Consult Service 1.0 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-020-L07-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Describe the opioid crisis and its relevance to caring for hospitalized patients
• Explain the need for opioid stewardship and pain management services
• Discuss he importance of clinical pharmacist involvement on opioid stewardship and/or pain management team(s)
• Identify measurable goals for a pharmacist-driven opioid stewardship program
• Describe an inpatient, pharmacist-driven, opioid stewardship program and pain management consult service

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• Describe the opioid crisis and its relevance to caring for hospitalized patients
• Explain the need for opioid stewardship and pain management services
• Discuss the importance of clinical pharmacist involvement on opioid stewardship and/or pain management team(s)

Let’s Focus Our Attention on Updates in ADHD Treatment!1.0 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-021-L01-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Describe the different forms of ADHD as defined by DSM-V criteria
• Compare and contrast adult vs. pediatric treatment of ADHD
• Discuss novel stimulant and non-stimulant medications, including role in treatment
• Apply a reasonable strategy to achieve optimal dosing and clinical monitoring for patients with ADHD

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• Describe the different forms of ADHD as defined by DSM-V criteria
• Compare and contrast adult vs. pediatric treatment of ADHD
• Discuss novel ADHD medications, including role in treatment 

Getting the Knack of Non-Traditional NAC (N-Acetylcysteine) Dosing 1.0 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-022-L01-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Describe the acetaminophen toxidrome and traditional NAC dosing for acetaminophen toxicity
• Analyze non-traditional dosing for NAC including higher dose regimens and two bag regimens of NAC
• Identify appropriate patients who may benefit from non-traditional NAC dosing

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• Identify the difference between traditional and non-traditional dosing of NAC
• Describe appropriate compounding of traditional and non-traditional NAC regimens
• Recognize common side effects from NAC

On to Greener Pastures: Bringing Pharmacy Services to Rural Communities 0.5 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-023-L04-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Identify social determinants of health that impact medication related outcomes in rural health settings
• Describe opportunities for incorporating pharmacist services within a Rural Health Clinic (RHC)
• Analyze medication access concerns for patients in RHCs and determine appropriate solutions

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• Identify social determinants of health that impact medication related outcomes in rural health settings
• Describe opportunities for pharmacy technicians within a Rural Health Clinic (RHC)
• Analyze medication access concerns for patients in RHCs and determine appropriate solutions

The Amazing Race: Surviving and Thriving While Precepting in the Pandemic World 1.0 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-024-L04-P

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Identify specific online technologies and resources to use time more efficiently while precepting students and trainees
• Discuss various methods of incorporating learners into the workflow and as extenders of pharmacy services
• Develop strategies to build resilience and prevent preceptor burnout during challenging times

Innovative Practice Pearls 1.0 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-025-L01-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Define the terms “long Covid” and post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS)
• Describe pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and thiazide-diuretics
• Identify risk factors and signs of burnout
• Distinguish which SGLT2 inhibitors have primary literature to support their use in HFpEF
• Identify patient populations that may benefit from inpatient continuous glucose monitoring
• Describe various mechanisms of resistance for multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MDR-PA)

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• Define the terms “long Covid” and post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS).
• Describe common dosages recommended for chlorthalidone in CKD
• Define burnout
• List FDA approved SGLT2 inhibitors
• Identify the various continuous glucose monitoring systems in use
• Recall brand-generic names of various new antibiotics utilized in difficult-to-treat infections

How We Made It Work: Innovative Community Pharmacy Practices 1.5 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-026-L04-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Describe opportunities for incorporating pharmacist services within a Rural Health Clinic (RHC)
• Discuss ideas for improving business efficiencies and patient care
• Examine the role of remote patient monitoring of patients in community pharmacies.

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to

• Describe opportunities for incorporating pharmacist services within a Rural Health Clinic (RHC)
• Discuss ideas for improving business efficiencies and patient care
• Examine the role of remote patient monitoring of patients in community pharmacies

Optimizing Student Pharmacists to Expand Services 0.5 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-027-L04-P/T 

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Describe benefits of student integration to expand pharmacy services
• Discuss strategies for student evaluation, integration, and learning
• Identify useful tools for student training and management

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• Discuss strategies for student evaluation, integration, and learning
• Identify opportunities for interprofessional teaching and learning

Enhanced Roles for Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice: Panel Discussion 1.0 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-028-L04-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Identify advanced roles for pharmacy technicians in community-based pharmacy practice
• Describe pharmacy technician leadership in new service development
• Discuss key skills, training, and characteristics for advanced roles
• Discuss strategies for developing advanced technician roles

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• Identify advanced roles for pharmacy technicians in community-based pharmacy practice
• Describe pharmacy technician leadership in new service development
• Discuss key skills, training, and characteristics for advanced roles
• Discuss strategies for developing advanced technician roles

Navigating PBM Audits During a Pandemic 2.0 Contact Hours, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-029-L04-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Identify and describe current industry audit trends
• Contrast various audit types and workflows
• Identify practices in your pharmacy that are most likely to trigger an audit
• Discuss how pharmacy employees can incorporate audit prevention strategies into pharmacy workflow

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• Identify and describe current industry audit trends
• Contrast various audit types and workflows
• Identify practices in your pharmacy that are most likely to trigger an audit
• Discuss how pharmacy employees can incorporate audit prevention strategies into pharmacy workflow

Moving Forward Together: Insights from Across the Healthcare Team 1.0 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-031-L04-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Discuss the evolution of team-based care through the COVID-19 pandemic
• Review important priorities and initiatives of various healthcare associations
• Describe successful models of team-based care moving forward from the COVID-19 pandemic

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• Discuss the evolution of team-based care through the COVID-19 pandemic
• Review important priorities and initiatives of various healthcare associations
• Describe successful models of team-based care moving forward from the COVID-19 pandemic

2022 Overdose Trends and MAT Regulatory Updates 1.0 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-032-L08-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Describe the scope and epidemiology of the state and nationwide opioid crisis
• Discuss the basic pathophysiology of opioid use disorder (OUD)
• Recognize recent trends in state and national legislation related to the opioid crisis
• Evaluate opportunities available for pharmacy technician involvement in OUD treatment

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• Describe the scope and epidemiology of the state and nationwide opioid crisis
• Discuss the basic pathophysiology of opioid use disorder (OUD)
• Recognize recent trends in state and national legislation related to the opioid crisis
• Evaluate opportunities available for pharmacy technician involvement in OUD treatment

Winter 2022 Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Update 1.0 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-033-L03-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• List new and pending regulations of the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
• Differentiate boundaries between pharmacist and pharmacy technician responsibilities
• Explain how to practice safely and effectively under Board of Pharmacy and Department of Health guidelines and regulations

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• List new and pending regulations of the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
• Differentiate boundaries between pharmacist and pharmacy technician responsibilities
• Explain how to practice safely and effectively under Board of Pharmacy and Department of Health guidelines and regulations

2022 TennCare Update 1.0 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-034-L04-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• List three TennCare issues currently facing pharmacy
• Explain current TennCare Pharmacy strategies and payment reform models
• Describe ways that pharmacists in Tennessee can help with current TennCare initiatives

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• List three TennCare issues currently facing pharmacy
• Explain current TennCare Pharmacy strategies and payment reform models
• Describe ways that pharmacists in Tennessee can help with current TennCare initiatives

State of the State – TPA Edition 1.5 Contact Hour, Knowledge-Based Activity, UAN: 0575-0000-22-035-L03-P/T

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACISTS will be able to:

• Discuss trending pharmacy policy issues at the legislative, regulatory and policy-making levels
• Review legislative pharmacy practice changes affecting patient care in Tennessee
• Provide an overview of important advocacy initiatives for members of the pharmacy team
• Recall relevant proposed legislation and potential impact on pharmacy practice
  

At the completion of this activity, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS will be able to:

• Discuss trending pharmacy policy issues at the legislative, regulatory and policy-making levels
• Review legislative pharmacy practice changes affecting patient care in Tennessee
• Provide an overview of important advocacy initiatives for members of the pharmacy team
• Recall relevant proposed legislation and potential impact on pharmacy practice