Overview of Hepatitis B and
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis-B rates have declined by 82% since 1990. For the unfortunate 18%, however, we can discuss drug therapy for treatment of Hepatitis-B. Of the chronically infected people, 15% to 25% of these patients develop chronic liver disease. This includes things like cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer. freeCE offers MicroCE opportunities via our blog. We […]
Hepatitis Transmission & Immunization – What Pharmacy Professionals Need To Know
I don’t have a great fear of many viruses, but this one scares the living daylights out of me! I can’t think of another virus that can be infective seven days later. The fact that a blood spill can remain infective for 7 days, this virus has earned a great deal of respect from me! […]
What’s Happening Around freeCE: New Live Webinars Launching In May
freeCE has a full schedule of live CE planned for the month of May, including the two new courses featured below. Tune in to grow your expertise and work toward your continuing education requirements! Table of Contents A couple of the freeCE Webinars Premiering in May From the Poison Control Files: Cannabis Emergencies Taught by: […]
Celebrating Black History – Influential African Americans In The Pharmacy
Despite facing significant obstacles in the form of systemic racism and discrimination, Black pioneers in the field of pharmacy have made invaluable contributions to the profession. These individuals paved the way for future generations of pharmacists and broke down barriers that had previously limited the opportunities available to Black Americans. By overcoming these challenges and […]
Women In The Pharmacy, Celebrating The Rich History of Excellence
Throughout history, women have faced numerous barriers advancing their careers. Yet today, women make up about 60% of the pharmacist and 79% of the pharmacy technician population in the United States. The field of pharmacy has provided a platform for women to make significant contributions and leave a lasting impact on both the pharmacy profession […]
Ultimate Guide for Pharmacists – Getting Licensed & Continuing Education in NJ
Have An Expiring New Jersey Pharmacist License & Need CE Fast? You’ve come to the right place. freeCE offers accredited CE that you can complete quickly and easily. If you still need live CE credits to renew your license, we air 10-16 webinars a week so you can pick the ones that fit your schedule. […]
Pharmacist Guide To Hepatitis. History, Medications, Vaccines & More.
I can’t think of Hepatitis-A without thinking of my childhood. My oldest brother was in 6th grade and was extremely ill. The rest of the Kreckel kids were in 5th, 3rd and 2nd grade. He was diagnosed with hepatitis the day before Christmas in 1967. He spent a week in the hospital in isolation. I remember […]
Veterinary Medicine, How To Provide Better Outcomes for Veterinary Patients
With additional training specific to animal species to prevent errors and avoid toxicities, pharmacists can apply their existing understanding of disease pathophysiology and pharmacology to competently provide non-human care. Essentials of Veterinary Pharmacy Certificate Table of Contents The Role of the Veterinary Pharmacist Pharmacists are the only health care professionals legally allowed and expected by […]
Vaccination Overview: Diphtheria & Pertussis
Pete Kreckel, microCE, 0.25 hours One of the most significant demonstrations of the importance of diphtheria antitoxin was its use in the 1925 diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. Coordinated emergency delivery of this life-saving antitoxin by the dog-sled relay in the harshest of conditions has left a profound legacy in the annals of vaccinology and public […]
A Broad Look at Childhood Immunizations: Haemophilus Influenzae Type-B & Tetanus
Pete Kreckel, microCE, 0.25 hours My sister Mary Kreckel Fritz is a registered nurse who graduated from Philipsburg State Hospital School of Nursing in 1980 has vast experience in the area of pediatrics. In regard to this topic, she had this to offer: “ We had several kids with epiglottitis, they were either intubated or […]