Asthma, Drug Interactions, Immunizations, Infectious Disease

Recorded November 17, 2023. This course is course is valid until November 17, 2026 and may be taken for credit up to that time.

• TOPIC 1: Asthma 2023- Pharmacologic Treatment Options and the Latest Guidelines:

  • Identify statistics regarding asthma.

  • Discuss the signs and symptoms of asthma.

  • Discuss pharmacologic treatment options for asthma.

• TOPIC 2: Drug-Drug Interactions and Safe Prescribing:

  • Discuss the most common mechanisms for drug-drug interactions.

  • Discuss techniques to ensure safe prescribing.

  • Review cases involving prescribing errors and medical malpractice cases.

• TOPIC 3: Immunization Update 2023:Vaccine Recommendations Across the Lifespan:

  • Identify the 2023 recommended vaccinations and schedule for individuals across the lifespan.

  • Discuss the benefits and side effects of the various vaccines for individuals across the lifespan.

  • Discuss the benefits and side effects of the various vaccines for individuals across the lifespan.

• TOPIC 4: Emerging Infectious Disease Update Part 2 ( Influenza, Pertussis, Enterovirus, Lyme Disease, RSV):

  • Discuss various viral and bacterial infectious diseases Content/Topics: lyme, Influenza.

  • Identify the most common tests to identify etiology of various infectious diseases.

  • Discuss treatment options for various emerging viral and bacterial infections.

ACCREDITATION

University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.

California Board of Registered Nursing Provider No. CEP 11409, for 5 contact hours (0.5 CEU).

CE Broker Tracking #: 50-11357

PRINCIPAL AUDIENCE

PHARMACISTS: University Learning Systems reports credit to CPE Monitor. This course provides 5 contact hours (0.5 CEU). Part 1: 0741-0000-23-026-H01-P

ACTIVITY: APPLICATION. No Partial credit is awarded. This course is course is valid until December 7, 2026 and may be taken for credit up to that time.

CANADIAN PHARMACISTS: Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

NURSE PRACTITIONERS/NURSES: This course provides 5 contact hours (0.5 CEU) of pharmacotherapeutics / pharmacology requirements for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Category 1 Continuing Education Hours. 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).

OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Please contact your respective board.

PHYSICIANS: This course may be considered for AMA Category 2 credit only.

CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: This course may be considered for AMA Category 2 credit only which may be equivalent to MAINPRO-M2 credits. Please contact your respective board.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: This course may be considered for AMA Category 2 credit only.