Wednesday Webinars
The second Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST
One hour of live Continuing Education, $15
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June 10, 2020
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF): Update on Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacotherapy
Zachary Cox, PharmD, BCPS
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Approximately one-half of all patients with Heart Failure (HF) have a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). However, the diagnosis, pathophysiology, and pharmacotherapy of HFpEF differ significantly from other types of HF. This continuing education webinar will focus on the recent developments in these three domains of HFpEF and will apply this literature to solving patient cases.
July 8, 2020
Precepting: Staying Engaged and Motivated to Positively Impact Learners
Chad K. Gentry, PharmD, BCACP, CDE, FNAP
Director of Experiential Education Quality Assurance
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Precepting students and/or residents can be a rewarding aspect of our job. As we expand our professional knowledge, how can we be sure we are also enhancing our preceptor skills? Have you ever wondered if there are best practices concerning experiential learning?
August 12, 2020
An Overview of Community-Pharmacy Based Enhanced Services
Justin Kirby, PharmD, BCACP, NBC-HWC
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The current financial struggles of community pharmacy practice are well documented. This program will be a survey of services that can be provided to patients that will both improve outcomes and increase revenue that is non-dispensing related.
September 9, 2020
IV Fluid Management: Does It Really Matter?
Susan Hamblin, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Crystalloid fluids, such as Normal Saline and Lactated Ringer’s solutions, have historically been perceived as trivial components of patient care. However, significant differences in various products have shown an effect on patient outcomes. We will review the literature supporting balance IV solutions for various indications and summarize the potential clinical impact of IV fluid choice. Certain clinical populations with specific indications for one product or another will be discussed. Lastly, the growing body of literature suggesting the harms of excess fluid administration will be explored.
November 11, 2020
OTC Update: What is New and What is Gone
Sarah Uroza, PharmD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
This webinar will discuss new OTC drugs that are on the market, changes that have been made to existing OTCs and OTCs that have been taken off the market within the last two years. Extensive research was done prior to the approval of new drugs as well as the decision to discontinue use of others. We will also discuss patient counseling points for these new OTC products.
December 9, 2020
Keys to Effective Assessment of Student Pharmacists by Preceptors
Greg Young, PharmD
Associate Dean for Experiential Education
Academic structure and student orientation can impact a preceptor’s assessment of student pharmacists during individual practice experiences. This webinar will discuss ways a preceptor can develop an effective approach for providing feedback and assessment of student pharmacists engaged in these individual pharmacy practices experiences.
