This certificate training program consists of a home study (20 CEUs) and a live session (4 CEUs) and is designed to help prepare pharmacists for collaboration with medical practices. The curriculum is a combination of clinical and business concepts essential to providing high quality sustainable services as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Course Dates Available
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Registration Information
Registration accounts for the home study portion, plus a live session where participants can practice applying the knowledge and skills gained during the home study. Home study deadline has been extended to March 25th and does not need to be completed prior to the live session.
In State Registration- Cost $699
*Grant scholarships apply to all in-state residents until February 17th*
Pricing after scholarship applied
SCPhA Member
$199
SCPhA Non-Member
$349
FQHC and SCPhA Member
$99
FQHC and SCPhA Non-Member
$249
Out of State Registration- Cost $699
Grant scholarships may be available in your state. Please contact your state’s association to inquire about potential funding.
Home Study
This certificate training program is built in modules. All home study modules must be completed in chronological order before advancing to the live offering. This will allow participants to claim a certificate of achievement.
Chronic Disease State Reviews (11.5 CEUs)
MODULE 1
The Pharmacist’s Role in Managing Certain Cardiovascular Disorders
Recall current guidelines for the management of heart failure, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and aticoagulation
Distinguish between current pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment recommendations for heart failure, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and anticoagulation.
When given a patient case, determine the most appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for heart failure, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and anticoagulation when presented with a patient case.
Summarize how heart failure, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and anticoagulation is best assessed in the primary care setting by a pharmacist.
Describe how pharmacists can play an integral role on an interprofessional care team in the management of heart failure, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and anticoagulation.
Identify clinical features of common psychiatric disorders.
Differentiate between treatment options for common psychiatric disorders with regards to side effects, drug interactions, place in therapy, and patient education.
Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages for pharmacotherapeutic treatment options for common psychiatric disorders.
Design a treatment plan using the Patient-Centered Care Process for a patient with specific factors.
MODULE 4
Pharmacist’s Role in Managing Respiratory Disorders
Identify common features of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Select an appropriate evidence-based treatment plan for the management of asthma, COPD, and nicotine dependence based on patient-specific factors.
Compare and contrast different inhaler devices and appropriate use techniques.
Identify opportunities for pharmacist intervention in primary care to assist in the management and patient education of asthma, COPD, and nicotine dependence.
Summarize the impact pharmacists have on the Quadruple Aim.
Determine the metrics a pharmacist should track in order to demonstrate value.
Explain how the data gathered can be used to illustrate the pharmacist’s value.
Live Session
Course dates coming soon!
This is a 4 hour live session that covers the following objectives:
Apply concepts of chronic disease management, including deprescribing, when presented with a simulated annual wellness visit case.
Discuss billing and documentation case(s) to demonstrate understanding of concepts.
Determine the value of a pharmacist on a team using data provided and discuss results with colleagues.
I got a great overview of chronic disease states that is applicable to my current job as well as my future goals. Learned about a ton of places for resources on a plethora of information that are valuable in my profession. I also got to learn more about the billing, pitches, and quality measures.