Wednesday

CE #1

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) for the patient with Hypertension (1.2 CEU)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Presenters: Andrew Roecker, PharmD, R.Ph., BCPS, and Teresa Hoffmann, PharmD, R.Ph., CDE

CE #2

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) for the patient with asthma and copd (1.2 CEU)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Presenters: Brad Shinn, PharmD, R.Ph. and Lori Ernsthausen, PharmD, R.Ph.

Both MTM modules require a four-hour home study which consists of selected primary literature designed to present the most recent and relevant information available on the featured topic.

The second part of each module is an eight-hour live session in Orlando. The live session consists of three hours of lecture followed by two hours of patient assessment/monitoring, during which pharmacists participate in practicing physical assessment activities and work with any equipment used to monitor patients with the disease covered in the module. The last three hours are devoted to patient-centered, case-based discussions designed to require participants to apply material presented in the home study and lecture portion of the module. The cases are also designed to require participants to use the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) approach to patient care which is the core template for the delivery of MTM services.

CE #3

Pharmacy-based immunization training (.8 CEU)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Presenters: Joseph Crea, D.O., M.H.A., and Debra Parker, PharmD, R.Ph., CACP, CDE

This training program provides pharmacists with the necessary skills to become a primary source for vaccine administration, while also providing basic knowledge of immunology, practice implementation and legal/regulatory issues.

This module is presented as two hours of home study consisting of selected primary literature designed to present the most recent and relevant information available on immunizations. Each participant is required to pass (a score of 80 percent or higher) a post-test over this material prior to attending the live session in Orlando.

The second part of each module is a six-hour live session in Orlando which consists of two hours of lecture followed by two hours of patient assessment/practicum wherein pharmacists participate in practicing physical assessment activities and learn how to properly administer immunizations. The last two hours are devoted to patient-centered, case-based discussions designed to require participants to apply material presented in the home study and lecture portion of the module. The cases are also designed to require participants to use the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) approach to patient care.

NOTE: Participants must be CPR certified prior to attending.

CE #4

How will technology shape the future of patient safety in the Community Pharmacy? (.2 CEU)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 8 – 10 a.m.
Presenter: Kathy Crea, PharmD, R.Ph., BCPS

The speaker will discuss the future of technology in pharmacy practice. Questions that will be addressed include: What role will pharmacists play as technology improves? How will patient safety be improved? Will technology increase healthcare costs? How will technology be incorporated into community pharmacy?

CE #5

Strategies to increase front-end sales (.15 CEU)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Presenter: Johannes Heine, G&M North America

Reviews steps necessary to become a better provider of health/wellness solutions to your customers and increase your front-end sales. Discussion focuses on why it is essential to grow front-end sales and shares lessons from successful independent pharmacies in Europe.

CE #6

Taking control: understanding blood pressure (.2 CEU)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 10 a.m. – Noon
Presenter: Jack Evans, Global Media Marketing

Managing hypertension is a collaborative effort between the physician, pharmacist and patient. Learn how the pharmacist must work with both doctor and patient for positive outcomes, understand the physiological dynamics of normal blood pressure and pre-hypertension, assist in the selection and correct usage of a blood pressure monitor and document patient compliance.

CE #7

Personal and business wealth management strategies for the independent pharmacy owner (.2 CEU)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 10 a.m. – Noon
Presenter: Lawrence C. Barrett, CLU, ChFC, Regional VP, Sagemark Consulting

The independent pharmacy world has become more complex today than ever before, which creates uncertainty and poses challenges for you professionally, but also for your personal financial situation. Understanding the important financial decisions that will help you preserve, grow and transfer the assets you have worked so hard to achieve is very important. Effective planning is only possible with the help of good modeling. Learn how to address your needs and objectives in a way that fully takes into account the long-term impact of taxation, inflation and each of the financial strategies you have already implemented personally and through the business. We will review how to project annual cash flow – income and expenses – and your asset growth from year to year. Most independent owners focus on their business and don’t take the time to monitor each component of their financial situation – your estate, investments, retirement and ultimately the business succession. Learn how to utilize all aspects of your business to help you achieve your personal goals.

CE #8

Drug therapy in the obese patient (.2 CEU)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1 – 3 p.m.
Presenter: Sandy Earle, PharmD, R.Ph., BCPS

This presentation will discuss kinetic changes related to drug therapy in the obese and the gastric bypass patient.

CE #9

Basic life support training (CPR certification) (.4 CEU)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1 – 5 p.m.
NOTE: This course is repeated on Saturday, July 26
Presenter: Karen Kier, Ph.D., M.S., R.Ph.

This course will teach participants how to properly administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Participants will be certified in CPR at the completion of this course.

CE #10

Build customer revenue: add-on sales and more (.1 CEU)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 4 – 5 p.m.
Presenter: Miriam Lieber, President, Lieber Consulting

Evaluate your potential to increase sales. Tap into existing patients’ needs for non-reimbursable items. Discuss how to drive additional revenue to your bottom line utilizing data. Objectives: 1.) Examine your market and how to sell products to existing patients, 2.) Explore how to combine cash sales with reimbursables, 3.) Use software to track referrals and increase revenue per patient.