Upcoming Continuing Education Programs

Target Audience:
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians

Program Overview:
Laura Borgelt Hansen received her BS degree from the University of Iowa and her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado. She completed a Primary Care Residency with the University of Colorado and Kaiser Permanente Rocky Mountain Division. Dr. Hansen is a board certified pharmacotherapy specialist and is a member of ACCP, ASHP, AACP, APhA, and STFM. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Colorado, she was an Assistant Professor at Shenandoah University for two years and actively served as a clinical pharmacist in a private family medicine practice in Winchester, VA. She joined the University of Colorado in July 2000 as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Family Medicine. Her primary interests include women's health (contraception, PCOS, menopause, and osteoporosis), smoking cessation, respiratory disorders, and diabetes.



Participation in this webcast requires a computer with high speed internet access. Computer sharing is not permitted. Credit will only be granted to one user per computer.

Educational Objectives:

• Explain the rationale for combination therapy in lipid management.
• Define the value of a co-administration approach in achieving NCEP goals.

Repeat Presentations:
This presentation was last presented on 12/15/08.

Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-025-L01-P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-025-L01-T
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Refund Policy:
There is no fee for this educational activity.

Financial Support Provided By:
This webcast has been given an educational grant from Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals.

Target Audience:
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians

Program Overview:
Gout is commonly misdiagnosed condition; it can also go completely undiagnosed. When gout is diagnosed, treatment often can be suboptimal because of errors in selecting the most appropriate medication. In addition, consideration of comorbidities is a major part of selecting an appropriate medication. Pharmacists can play a key role in alleviating these shortcomings by providing valuable counseling on topics such as lifestyle modifications and prevention of gout. Once gout has been diagnosed, the pharmacist can provide counseling about managing comorbidities, drug contraindications, and general safety issues. This educational program will help close the educational gaps and improve pharmacist knowledge about the management of gout and hyperuricemia.

About the Speaker: Dr. Randolph V. Fugit is an Internal Medicine Clinical Specialist at the Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center as well as Adjoint Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy. Dr. Fugit received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. Upon graduation, he completed a clinical pharmacy practice residency at the Albuquerque Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in which his focus was on internal medicine, infectious diseases, and ambulatory care. Dr. Fugit is a board certified pharmacotherapy specialist and maintains an active clinical practice in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He has published 2 book chapters and numerous peer-reviewed articles in the primary literature and has recently coauthored a chapter on upper gastrointestinal disorders in Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs. His areas of research include pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research (including clinical pathway development) involved in the management of both acute and chronic disease states in gastroenterology, rheumatology, infectious diseases, cardiology, and pulmonology.

Computer sharing is not permitted due to ACPE guidelines on program monitoring. Credit is given to one user per computer.

Educational Objectives:

• Recognize the general clinical presentations of gout, differentiating between acute attacks and chronic underlying disease.
• Advise patients about lifestyle interventions for the prevention and management of gout, focusing on the importance of weight loss and dietary modifications.
• Implement a patient education program for gout to improve knowledge about the disease state, the importance of adherence to medications, and patient commitment to treatment.
• Counsel patients about the appropriate medications to be used for acute and chronic gout, with a special focus on comorbidities, medication contraindications, and drug interactions and advise when a physician visit is necessary.

Repeat Presentations:
This presentation was last given on 12/15/08.

Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-999-L01-P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-999-L01-T
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Refund Policy:
There is no fee for this educational activity.

Financial Support Provided By:
This webcast has been provided by an educational grant from Takeda.

Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians

Program Overview:
This program will focus on the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating patients with fibromyalgia. This program will also review the most recent research findings on fibromyalgia, which will provide a better understanding of its pathophysiology and enable more efficient management of this disease.

Due to monitoring guidelines, computer sharing is NOT permitted. Credit is given to one user per computer.


About the Speaker:
Dr. Ravotti has been a practicing Physician Assistant for over 20 years, with most of his experience being in primary care and orthopedics. He has also been involved with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory research in an industrial rehabilitative setting. Prior to becoming a PA, Dr. Ravotti earned his BS degree at Slippery Rock University in Health Education/Athletic Training and taught in the public school systems of Western Pennsylvania. Dr. Ravotti earned his Physician Assistant degree Saint Francis University and graduated in 1984. He also received his Masters degree in Human Resource Management and holds a Doctorate of Health Sciences degree from Nova Southeastern. Dr. Ravotti is currently employed by Abbot Laboratories as a cardiovascular Clinical Science Manager where he focuses most of his efforts on the management of dyslipidemia. He is also and adjunct Assistant Professor at Saint Francis University in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences where he has taught for 22 years. Dr. Ravotti enjoys an active lifestyle where he continues to coach Track and Field on a variety of levels and is also involved in promoting community wellness.

Educational Objectives:

• Identify the prevalence, gender, and age demographics of fibromyalgia in the general population.
• Outline the American College of Rheumatology criteria for the classification and diagnosis of the patient with fibromyalgia.
• Review current therapies used in fibromyalgia, including their limitations and mechanisms of action
Identify management strategies and complementary/alternative therapies to assist the patient, family and/or significant others in alleviating fibromyalgia pain.

Repeat Presentation:
This presentation was last given on 11/20/08.

Accreditation:
Pharmacists-798-000-08-074-L01-P
Technicians-798-000-08-074-L01-T

PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.


Refund Policy:
PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees.

Financial Support Provided By:
This program is being supported with educational grants from Pfizer.

Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians

Program Overview:
WARNING! GRAPHIC PHOTOS AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT LANGUAGE. This program contains sexually explicit images and audio content which may be considered offensive to some audiences. If such material offends you, please do not enroll in this presentation.

Counseling the patient who seeks advice on over the counter contraception can often result in an awkward encounter, especially if the pharmacist is not fully knowledgeable in the latest products on the market. In addition, advice and counseling on this topic must be done professionally and with sensitivity to avoid embarrassment to either party.

The program includes vital information on over the counter birth control options, patient counseling, and a question/ answer period. It is intended for health professionals, and contains explicit photos and language not normally presented in continuing education programs.

This program will be presented by Vona Broughton and Kevin McCarthy, R.Ph.

About the Speaker:
Ms. Broughton received her BS degree in Health Promotion from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. As a Health Education Specialist, she then joined PharmCon as the Assistant Director of Continuing Education, where she coordinates and moderates live CE live programs nationwide. Additionally, many may recognize Ms. Broughton as “The Voice of FreeCE”, as she moderates many of the FreeCE live webinars. Her primary interests include women’s health (contraception, breast cancer as well as other cancers, menstruation), eating disorders, nutrition, as well as an array of international health issues.

Kevin McCarthy, RPh is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for PharmCon Inc. Kevin is a 1980 graduate of the University Of Maryland School Of Pharmacy. His professional background includes being a member of the Board of Trustees for the Maryland Pharmacists Association, and President of the Southern Maryland Pharmacists Association. He has worked in both chain and independent pharmacies, and his most recent position prior to PharmCon was Director of Managed Care for Safeway Inc, Eastern Division.

The program includes information on over the counter birth control options, patient counseling, and a question/ answer period.



Computer sharing is not permitted due to monitoring guidelines. Credit is given to one user per computer.

Educational Objectives:

• Identify several available birth control methods, specifically over the counter options.
• Provide an update on the birth control method options including mechanisms of action, efficacy, safety, and tolerability.
• Describe the role pharmacists can have in identifying, educating and counseling patients seeking contraceptives.

Repeat Presentations:
This presentation was last given on 12/31/08.

PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.




Refund Policy:
“PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees."

Financial Support Provided By:

Pharmaceutical Education Consultants.

Target Audience:
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians

Program Overview:
Medication nonadherence is a pervasive issue that threatens patients’ outcomes and is very costly to the health care system. This program will explore this complex concern and present some proven practical solutions.


About the Speaker:
Dr. Wendy Rosenthal, President of MedOutcomes, will be the presenter for this webcast. Wendy Munroe Rosenthal is the President of MedOutcomes, Inc. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Georgia.

Dr. Rosenthal has spoken nationally on the topics of pharmaceutical care and disease state management. In addition, she has authored a number of papers and textbooks on these subjects.

Educational Objectives:

• Define the terms compliance, adherence, and persistence.
• Identify specific tactics pharmacists can use to improve medication adherence.

Repeat Presentation:
This presentation was last given on 12/10/08.

Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-034-L04-P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-034-L04-T
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Refund Policy:
There is no fee for this educational activity.

Financial Support Provided By:
MERCK & Co, Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals.

Educational Objectives:

• Pharmacists will identify various theories regarding the basic etiology and pathophysiology of Major Depressive Disorder, including signs and symptoms associated with this disorder.
• Pharmacists’ knowledge of current pharmacologic agents used to manage Major Depressive Disorder will be enhanced.
• Pharmacists will describe the treatment options as well as non-pharmacologic options and information needed to counsel patients with Major Depressive Disorder.

Repeat Presentations:
This presentation was last given on 11/26/08.

Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-079-L01-P
Technicians 798-000-08-079-L01-T

PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.


Refund Policy:
“PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees.

Financial Support Provided By:
This webcast has been supported by an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Target Audience:
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians

Program Overview:
This program will educate pharmacists on Restless Legs Syndrome and enhance their knowledge of currently available treatment options (along with their probable results and possible side effects). The program includes information on pharmacologic treatments, patient counseling and a question/answer period.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Geneva Clark Briggs, a board-certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Briggs is a clinical associate with MedOutcomes, Inc. where she develops and presents educational programs for pharmacists.

Computer sharing is not permitted due to ACPE guidelines on program monitoring. Credit is given to one user per computer.

Educational Objectives:

• Identify the symptoms of RLS and assess their impact on the patient's quality of life.
• Describe the problems associated with sleep disruption, prevalence, epidemiology and risk factors for restless legs syndrome (RLS.
• Describe the pharmacological treatments to manage RLS and their therapeutic mechanisms of action.
• Identify the key elements of patient education and counseling relevant to the pharmacological treatment for RLS.

Repeat Presentations:
This is a first time presentation.

Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-089-L01-P
Pharmacy Technicians798-000-08-089-L01-T
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Refund Policy:
There is no fee for this educational activity.

Financial Support Provided By:
This webcast has been provided by an educational grant from Boehringer – Inglelheim Pharmaceuticals.

Target Audience:
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians

Program Overview:
This program will enhance the pharmacists understanding of HIV therapy and the use of protease inhibitors for treatment experienced patients. The program includes information on pharmacologic treatments, patient counseling and a question/answer period.

About the Speaker: This lecture is being co-presented by two highly qualified professors from St. Francis College of Health Sciences: Dr. Woods received his Doctor of Health Science in December 2003 from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and his BS in Physician Assistant Science from Saint Francis College, Loretto, PA in August 1997. He is currently an Associate Professor, Department of Physician Assistant Sciences Saint Francis University, where he is the Clinical Medicine HIV/AIDS Unit designer and instructor. He has earned several teaching awards and has presented numerous presentations as a keynote speaker, in addition to having authored several publications. Peter A. Kreckel R.Ph. is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Magna Cum Laude, Class of 1981. He served as the President of the Pharmacy School Class of 1981 for 3 years, and President of the Pharmacy School Student Council for 2 years. During this time he received the Upjohn Achievement Award for leadership and academic achievement. In addition to managing a retail pharmacy, pharmacist Kreckel is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, Department of Physicians Assistant Sciences, St. Francis University. His assignments include teaching a HIV pharmacotherapy course for Physician Assistant students, currently doing their clinical rotations, that are pursuing a Masters of Medical Science Degree from St. Francis University.

Computer sharing is not permitted due to ACPE guidelines on program monitoring. Credit is given to one user per computer.

Educational Objectives:

• Describe the incidence, economic costs, and epidemiology of HIV infection and AIDS in the United States.
• Identify the mechanism of action, efficacy, safety, and tolerability profiles for protease inhibitors and rationale for prescribing combination therapy when using them.
• Explain the challenges and options with the use of protease inhibitors in treatment experienced HIV patients.
• Outline the pharmacist’s role in counseling and educating HIV patients on drug treatment strategies to improve the patient’s medication adherence.

Repeat Presentations:
This is a first time presentation.

Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-086-L02-P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-086-L02-T
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Refund Policy:
There is no fee for this educational activity.

Financial Support Provided By:
This webcast has been provided by an educational grant from Boehringer-Ingelheim.

Target Audience:
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians

Program Overview:
This program will focus on the actions pharmacists should take to protect their license when defending against a board of pharmacy complaint. This program will also review the different types of complaints and actions that a pharmacist might face and the actions that a Board of Pharmacy could take while pursuing a complaint.

About the Speaker:
Robert Esgro, Esq is a Pharmacy Law Specialist out of Villanova Pennsylvania. He is also a Medical Editor and Consultant for Edward Newland Associates. Robert is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and Widener University School of Law. He has worked for Merck & Co. as an Industrial Pharmacist as well as in the Merck marketing department. He continues to stay active in the practice of pharmacy and is knowledgeable of the working environment of the front line pharmacist. He belongs to several professional organizations including the American Pharmaceutical Association, American Bar Association, American Health Lawyers Association, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, American Society of Pharmacy Law, and the Potomac Pharmacist Association where he was a former President.

Computer sharing is not permitted due to ACPE guidelines on program monitoring. Credit is given to one user per computer.

Educational Objectives:

• List how and who can file a pharmacy complaint against your license.
• Describe the defenses you have have in protecting your license.
• Explain the differences of an adminstrative action, civil suit and criminal case.
li>State the types of actions the Board of Pharmacy take against your license.

Repeat Presentations:
This presentation was last given on 11/2008.

Accreditation:
All presentations are ACPE approved.
Pharmacists 798-000-08-084-L03-P
Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-084-L03-T
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Refund Policy:
“PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees."

Financial Support Provided By:
This webcast has been provided by PharmCon .

Target Audience:
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians

Program Overview:
WARNING.... This presentation contains potentially disturbing content and pictures. Professional discretion is advised!!!

As written in FBI monthly magazine, and then spotlighted on NBC’s Dateline for his work on the investigation of drug diversion in health facilities, Commander John Burke discloses all in the world of drug abuse and drug scams.

Commander Burke has provided education and lectured across the United States to law enforcement and health professionals on the topic of prescription drug abuse. He has published numerous articles on the topic, and has written a monthly column for the past 6 years in Pharmacy Times magazine on pharmaceutical diversion.

This is a special presentation, and "virtual seats" are limited.

Educational Objectives for Pharmacists:

• Identify the top prescription drugs of abuse
• Know how prescription drugs are used illegally
• Know the street values of illegal pharmaceuticals
• Identify the profile of the prescription drug seeker
• Identify a variety of prescription drug scams
• Learn how to confront the doctor shopper
• Know what to do when discovering deception

Repeat Presentations:
This presentation was last given on 09/10/08.

Educational Objectives for Pharmacy Technicians:

• Identify the top prescription drugs of abuse
• Know how prescription drugs are used illegally
• Know the street values of illegal pharmaceuticals
• Identify the profile of the prescription drug seeker
• Identify a variety of prescription drug scams
• Learn how to confront the doctor shopper
• Know what to do when discovering deception

Pharmacists 798-000-08-037-L04P Pharmacy Technicians 798-000-08-037-L04T
PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.


Refund Policy:
“PharmCon provides full refunds of paid amounts if cancellations are made more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event and the request is submitted by email to: admin@pharmcon.com. Cancellations after that time will forfeit their registration fees.

Financial Support Provided By: PharmCon

Pharmaceutical Education Consultants.