Cruise pharmacology CE/CME
Pharmacology CE/CME Cruise to the Bahamas
About this course
This seven-night Bahamas cruise aboard Odyssey of the Seas combines 15 hours of live pharmacology CE/CME with a round-trip itinerary from Cape Liberty. Educational sessions are scheduled on March 1, March 5, and March 6, 2027.
Cruise itinerary
| Day | Date | Port or sea day | Arrival | Departure | Notes |
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| Day 1 | Feb 28, 2027 | Cape Liberty New Jersey | — | 4:00 PM | |
| Day 2 | Mar 1, 2027 | At Sea | — | — | |
| Day 3 | Mar 2, 2022 | Orlando | 12:00PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Day 4 | Mar 3, 2027 | Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas | 12:00 | 18:00 | |
| Day 5 | Mar 4, 2027 | Nassau, Bahamas | 08:00 | 17:00 | |
| Day 6 | Mar 5, 2027 | At Sea (Seminar) | — | — | |
| Day 7 | Sep 3, 2027 | At Sea (Seminar) | — | — | |
| Day 8 | Mar 8, 2027 | Bayone, NJ | 6:00 | — |
Educational information
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Includes workshop attendance, handouts and refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit*.
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. 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.
Spouses, family and friends are welcome and do not pay the conference fee unless they attend the educational sessions. Special conference fees are available for non-professional accompanying persons who wish to attend one or more sessions (no special receipt, certification or credit is issued).
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Session 1 Evidence based LDL-Cholesterol Management and Beyond LDL - Optimal Management of Hyperlipidemia, Common Office Uses in Cardiology
Monday, March 1, 2027 Speaker: Dr. Nihar R. Desai Credit hours: 5 ACPE UAN: 0741-0000-27-001-L01-P Learning objectivesEvidence based LDL-Cholesterol Management and Beyond LDL - Optimal Management of Hyperlipidemia, Common Office Uses in Cardiology, At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: 1.Apply risk stratification tools to estimate 10 and 30 year risk of CV events. 2. Review guidelines for primary prevention of CV disease. 3. Determine optimal LDL-C levels for patients with secondary prevention. 4. Develop evidence based approach for use of statin and non-statin therapies to address CV risk. 5. Develop an approach to statin associated muscle symptoms. |
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Session 2 Updates in Heart Failure (HFrEF), Updated in Heart Failure (HFpEF), Identifying and Managing the Cardiovascular-KidneyMetabolic Syndrome
Friday, March 5, 2027 Speaker: Dr. Nihar R. Desai Credit hours: 5 ACPE UAN: 0741-0000-27-002-L01-P Learning objectivesUpdates in Heart Failure (HFrEF), Updated in Heart Failure (HFpEF), Identifying and Managing the Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: 1. Review guidelines for diagnosis and management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. 2. Understand the role of quadruple therapy in management of HFrEF. 3. Apply validated tools to improve the diagnosis of HFpEF, 4. Use evidence based therapies to improve outcomes in HFpEF. 3. Review the framework on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome. 6. Apply cardio-reno-metabolic therapies to improve outcomes for patients with CKM syndrome. |
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Session 3 Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome, Clinical Cases in Cardiology, What's New In Valvular Heart Disease and Atrial Fibrillation, Pre-operative Risk Stratification and Management
Saturday, March 6, 2027 Speaker: Dr. Nihar R. Desai Credit hours: 5 ACPE UAN: 0741-0000-27-003-L01-P Learning objectivesManagement of Acute Coronary Syndrome, Clinical Cases in Cardiology, What's New In Valvular Heart Disease and Atrial Fibrillation, Pre-operative Risk Stratification and Management At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: 1. Review the pathophysiology and management of acute coronary syndromes. 2. Understand the role of invasive and non-invasive testing in the management of chest pain. 3. Diagnose and manage atrial fibrillation including the role of early ablation . 4. Review guidelines for the management of aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. 5. Apply the latest hypertension guidelines to achieve optimal BP in patients across CV risk spectrum. 6. Understand the role of pre-operative cardiac testing for patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. 7. Diagnose and management patients with amyloid heart disease. |
Associate Professor and Vice Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine · Yale School of Medicine
A cardiovascular medicine specialist, outcomes researcher, and health-system leader focused on evidence-based cardiovascular care and delivery improvement.
Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Prescribed credit from AAFP
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).
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
| Description | Regular price |
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| Nurse Practitioner | $745 |
| Physicians and dentists | $945 |
| Pharmacist | $745 |
| Physician Assistant | $745 |
| Physician Assistant | $745 |
Register by November 14, 2026 for a $50 early registration discount.
Ship information
Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas departs from Cape Liberty for Bahamas and transatlantic itineraries with ULS educational programs.
Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, New Jersey is the departure point for these sailings.
4 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002
1-800-926-3775
Odyssey of the Seas provides dining, accommodations, recreation, and meeting spaces for a conference at sea.
Allow time for traffic, terminal security, baggage drop-off, and check-in before the published boarding deadline.
Prices subject to change without notice.
| Code | Description | Price |
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| 4V | Interior Stateroom | 1158.60 |
| 2N | Ocean View Stateroom | $1313.60 |
| 4D | Ocean View Balcony | $1476.10 |
REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $250 per person by November 16, 2026
Cancellation Policy: 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.
To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures the company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cruise Reservations Contact:
University at Sea: 1-800-926-3775.
Final deposit due November 19, 2026
Continuing Education Inc. Web Site
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Embarkation is at Cape Liberty Cruise Port, 4 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne, NJ 07002. Follow the cruise line boarding time and travel-document instructions for your sailing.
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