The Breakers Resort 2006 North Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Call for reservations. (800) 952-4507 www.breakers.com

2 Days of CE
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - Friday, September 24, 2010
Myrtle Beach, SC
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Register on or before 9/1/2010...$199.00 USD
Register after 9/1/2010..............$229.00 USD
On-Site Registration:....................$289.00 USD
FreeCE Members Discount: $30.00 off registration



Credit Hours: 8

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Join us in Myrtle Beach for a pharmacy education getaway, and earn up to 8 contact hours!
This first-ever CE|escape pharmacy education getaway will take place at The Breakers Resort.

FreeCE.com members only pay $169 for this two-day event!
Both meetings will include a snack between 10:30a and 11:00a.
Please arrive as early as 8:00a for registration.

The Breakers Resort offers a breakfast buffet for $8.95.
Please contact The Breakers for more information.
Register early... space is limited and filling up fast!

GOLFING DISCOUNT!
PharmCon has teamed up with Wild Wing Plantation to offer you a special discounted rate on golf!
Wild Wing is offering a round on The Avocet course for a discounted rate of $55...
That is $91 OFF the regular price of $144! (Discount good 9/23 & 9/24)
Call Wild Wing Plantation and mention the PharmCon group to take advantage!

Wild Wing Plantation | (800) 736-9464 | 1000 Wild Wing Blvd., Conway, SC 29526 | www.wildwing.com

AGENDA
Thursday, September 23, 2010 : 8:30a-12:30p
     Caring for the Aging Population
     UAN: 0798-0000-10-018-L01-P&T          Contact Hours: 4

Friday, September 24, 2010 : 8:30a-10:30p
     Pharmacy Based Management of Lipids
     UAN: 0798-0000-10-050-L01-P&T          Contact Hours: 2
Friday, September 24, 2010 : 10:30a-12:30p
     Medication Errors: Avoid Career Jeopardy
     UAN: 0798-0000-10-013-L03-P&T          Contact Hours: 2


PROGRAM DETAILS
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Caring for the Aging Population
UAN: 0798-0000-10-018-L01-P&T          Contact Hours: 4 (8:30a - 12:30p)
Presented by: Geneva Clark Briggs, PharmD
     Doctor of Pharmacy & Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
     Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia

Program Overview: The population of the US is aging. The presentations included in this seminar will cover bodily changes which occur in handling of medications and two common conditions in older patients - COPD and Parkinson's Disease. Patient cases will be used to assist the learner in applying the information. Hands-on patient assessment skills will also be practiced.

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

• List the common pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes which occur with aging
• Identify medications which can commonly cause problems in the older patients
• Describe the basic pathophysiology and clinical features of emphysema and chronic bronchitis
• Discuss the role and value of the various pharmacotherapeutic options to manage COPD
• Describe the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including the difference between motor and non-motor symptoms
• Discuss the role and value of the various pharmacotherapeutic options to manage both motor and non-motor symptoms
• Assess a patient for disease control using both questioning, observation skills, and physical assessment

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Friday, September 24, 2010
Pharmacy Based Management of Lipids
UAN: 0798-0000-10-050-L01-P&T Contact Hours: 2 (8:30a - 10:30p)
Presented by: Geneva Clark Briggs, PharmD
     Doctor of Pharmacy & Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
     Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia

Program Overview: The purpose of this seminar is to update the learner on various aspects of dyslipidemia management. Discussion will cover pharmacologic aspects of therapy. The participant will apply the information presented to several patient cases.

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

• Assess a patient with a lipid disorder considering cardiovascular risk factors, concomitant conditions, and concomitant medications
• Determine appropriate lipid lowering goals for individual patients
• Discuss the pharmacologic management of lipid disorders
• Develop a pharmacological treatment and monitoring plan for patients with dyslipidemias
• Apply the information learned through the use of case studies

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Friday, September 24, 2010
Medication Errors: Avoid Career Jeopardy
UAN: 0798-0000-10-013-L01-P&T Contact Hours: 2 (10:30a - 12:30p)
Presented by: Kevin McCarthy, RPh
     Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
     University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Program Overview: Medication errors have the potential to jeopardize your career. However, this activity presents this serious topic in a unique interactive game format. Learn and laugh at the same time!

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

• Identify the most frequent types of medication errors and medications involved in casualties
• Assess the potential impact of a given error on the patient, practitioner, and health care system
• Describe how continuous quality improvement can be used to prevent medication errors in various pharmacy settings
• Execute at least 2 modifications to minimize errors in practice area