Ovation of the Seas

This program in its entirety provides 10 contact hours (1.0 CEU) over two day, of live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/ CME credit . Bonus: Choose any 5 hour ULS recorded or live stream course at no charge.

Our Live Pharmacology CME is perfect for medical professionals seeking to learn the latest in drug therapy. Join nurse practitioners, family physicians, physician assistants and pharmacists who have been benefiting from our exceptional pharmacology CME for over 30 years. You will enjoy our small class sizes which encourage back and forth discussion with clinical faculty from medical & pharmacy schools who see patients daily.

This conference provides 15 contact hours of pharmacy CE and (1.5 CEU) of live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/ CME credit over two at sea days.

Christopher M. Bland | Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCPS

Albert W . Jowdy Professor in Pharmacy Care , University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Savannah, GA. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, St. Joseph’s/ Candler Health System, Savan- nah, GA. Co-founder of South- eastern Research Group En- deavor (SERGE-45) and Teach- MePharm, Inc.

Educational Sessions

• Session 1: Saturday, June 29 2024

  Updates in Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss, Drug Interaction Overview, and Polypharmacy

  At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:  

  Obesity and Weight Loss : 1) Review risk factors and criteria within obesity 2) Describe appropriate patient populations for weight loss pharmacotherapy. 3) Delineate key characteristics of various pharmacotherapy options including GLP-1 agonists. 4) Apply knowledge within patient cases to select an appropriate pharmacotherapy option.   Drug Interaction Overview: 5. Identify common drug interaction mechanisms including cytochrome P450 enzymes. 6. Identify relevant clinical drug interactions for common medications. 7. Delineate assessment and management strategies for each drug interaction. Polypharmacy in the Elderly: 8. Recognize factors leading to polypharmacy in the elderly. 9. Define inappropriate medications for elderly patients. 10. Describe tools to screen patients for polypharmacy. 11. Delineate best practices in polypharmacy through patient cases.

• Session 2: Wednesday, July 3 2024

  Updates in Infectious Disease

  At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:  

  New Antimicrobials, Penicillin Allergy De-labeling, Shorter Durations of Therapy, and IV to PO conversion and new HIV PreP: 1. Review various new FDA-approved antimicrobials.   2. Evaluate these agents critically for use in clinical practice. 3. Review new drugs for prevention of HIV infection (HIV PreP) in high risk individuals. 4. Discuss penicillin allergies including long-term implications. 5. Describe process and recent data supporting intervention strategies to de-label patients. 6. Describe disease states for which shorter durations of therapy data are growing. 7. Review data for which IV to PO conversion is growing for complicated infections.

Conference Credit

PHARMACISTS :University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. These programs are accredited for pharmacists.

Session	Contact Hours	ACPE UAN	Activity
Session 1	5	0741-000-24-017-L01-P	APPLICATION
Session 2	5	0741-000-24-018-L01-P	APPLICATION

NURSE PRACTITIONERS/ NURSES: This course provides 10 contact hours (1.5 CEU) over three days, 5 hours per day, to fulfill the pharmacotherapeutics/ pharmacology requirements for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Category 1 Continuing Education Hours  for certification renewal. The same hours submitted to renew certification may be submitted to a State Board of Nursing for re-licensure. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts formally approved continuing education sponsored by organizations accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). .

PHYSICIANS:  The AAFP has reviewed Alaska 2024--Updates in Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss, Drug Interaction, Polypharmacy and Infectious Disease and deemed it acceptable for up to 10.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 06/28/2024 to 07/05/2024.Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.  When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.  CME programs approved by the AAFP are eligible for Category 2 credit  (or Category 1-A  under special circumstances) through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Prescribed credit from AAFP. Physician assistants may report the number of hours stated above of Category I credit for completing this program.

CONSULTANT PHARMACISTS: Some consultant pharmacist boards accept University Learning Systems courses for recertification either as is or with board approval. Please contact your board regarding course approval and ULS with any questions.

CANADIAN PHARMACISTS: Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).  This credit is applicable to health professionals who may require pharmacology credit.

CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive up to 15 MAINPRO-M1 credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians.

OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Contact your respective board regarding approval

Conference Registration

PER PERSON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION *SUBJECT TO CHANGE	DISCOUNTED ADVANCED REGISTRATION UP TO March 20, 2024	REGULAR REGISTRATION
Physicians & Dentists	$895	$945
Physicians Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners	$695	$745
Nurses, Residents, Students	$495	$545

In Person Conference Registration:  Conference registration includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit. Spouses, family and friends are welcome and do not need to register unless they attend the educational sessions. Special seminar fees are available for non-professional accompanying persons who wish to attend one or more session (no special receipt, certification or credit issued).

Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.

Pharmacists: Please ensure that we have your NABP# and date of birth on file. ACPE does not allow us to provide you with paper statements of credit.

Statements of Credit:  Should you need a paper statement of credit, you can access that information via CPE Monitor. All other professionals: An applicable paper Statement of Credit will be issued upon receipt of your post-conference paperwork.  

Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.

Note: Approximately one 15 minute break per 2.5 hours. Credited hours do not include breaks.

Cruise Information

June 28, 2024	Seattle, WA	Departs At 4:00 PM
June 29, 2024	Cruising Day	At Sea/seminar
June 30, 2024	Sitka, Alaska	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July 1, 2024	Skagway, Alaska	8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
July 2, 2024	Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier (Scenic Cruising)	5:00 AM - 10:00 AM
July 2, 2024	Juneau, Alaska	1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
July 3, 2024	Cruising Day	At Sea/seminar
July 4, 2024	Victoria, British Columbia	5:00 PM - 10:00 PM 8
July 5, 2024	Seattle, WA Arrives	At 6:00 AM

Interior Stateroom	Category 4V	$650
Ocean View	Category 4N	$799
Ocean View Balcony	Category 4D	$1568

Reservations	Make Cruise Reservations: with Continuing Education Inc/University at Sea 1-800-926-3775 Attendees who do not book with Continuing Education Inc/University at Sea will be charged $300/cabin surcharge at point of registration. Rate includes: 5 Star ship, all meals-unlimited gourmet dining, and entertainment each evening
Prices	Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and do not include $537.50 per person Government Fees and Taxes. Prices are subject to change without notice. Cruise line reserves the right to impose a fuel surcharge up to $10/day. Airfare and roundtrip transfers are additional.
Payments	Refundable deposit of $250 per person is due at time of booking. Final payment due by March 20, 2024
Cruise Cancellation	Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please review the policy applicable to this cruise with University at Sea staff. University Learning Systems is not responsible for losses due to trip cancellations or delays. Travel Insurance is Recommended
Travel Documents	Passport required

Attrition Surcharge

For cruise seminars, you must reserve your cabin with the University Learning Systems contracted travel agent. 2023/2024 Cruise Attrition Surcharge: $300

ULS will verify all rooming/cabin information with the hotel /travel agent and the hotel /travel agent has the right to release pertinent information to ULS for all attendees. No credit will be reported until the Attrition Surcharge is satisfied.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Unfortunately we have recently experienced a rash of attendees not utilizing the ULS designated hotel or travel agent causing ULS to incur significant penalties.