Upcoming Courses
August
Principles of Pharmacogenomics - Recorded
This presentation will provide an introduction to the fundamental principles of pharmacogenomics.
Live @ Lunch - Webinar Series Subscription
May 25/ June 8/ August 24/ October 5/ December 7 - Zoom
There are five 1-hour courses included in the webinar series and each can be purchased separately. A recording of each of these programs are posted after the live program for non-live credit.
Live @ Lunch - PrEParing for the Future: New and Upcoming Treatment Options for HIV PrEP
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 @ 11am-12pm CT - Zoom
This course can be purchased separately or as part of the Live @ Lunch webinar series linked above.
September
Are You Up-To-Date? Immunization Update 2022
Sunday, September 18, 2022 @ 2pm-4pm CT - Zoom
Pharmacists who administer vaccines are required to have continuing education on the topic. In Alabama 2 hours is needed every renewal cycle. This presentation will review how to determine what vaccines a patient needs, provide an update on immunization requirements, and discuss best practices and techniques for administering vaccines.
2022 Preceptor Development
Sunday, September 25, 2022 @ 1pm - 4:15pm CT - Zoom
This unique program was developed to educate and assist preceptors on interprofessional education, motivating students, improving student performance, demonstrating to students the importance all practice settings, and improving overall communication. Engaging material will include interactive lectures, group discussions, and real-world examples.
Featured On-Demand Programs
Principles of Pharmacogenomics - Recorded
This presentation will provide an introduction to the fundamental principles of pharmacogenomics.
Prescription Stimulant Misuse - Recorded - FREE
Current statistics of misuse, vulnerable populations and rationale for misuse will be discussed. Signs and symptoms of misuse and abuse, along with how to manage patients presenting with toxic effects of prescription stimulants.
Hidden (and Legal) Highs - Substances of Abuse You May Not Have Heard Of - Recorded - FREE
A evaluation of non-traditional, legal, substances that are being misused and abused in the community to achieve legal intoxications.
Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping - Recorded - FREE
This presentation will provide an overview of the history, regulation and marketing of e-cigs, as well as the potential health and safety risks. It will also include counseling points for providers.
Treatment for Tobacco Use Disorder: A Focus on Medications - Recorded - FREE
This presentation will discuss prevalence, impact and treatment of tobacco use disorder. FDA-Approved medications for smoking cessation will be reviewed, including counseling points and access limitations.
Opioid Use Disorder - Recorded - FREE
This presentation will review National and AL data on OUD and use pattern trends. We will discuss risk factors, behavioral clues, and DSM criteria. Epidemiology and prevalence will be discussed. The changing opioid crisis will be discussed, as well as the impact of medical cannabis use on patients prescribed opioids for various conditions.
Cannabis Use Disorder - Recorded - FREE
National and Alabama use patterns & trends will be discussed including data from treatment admissions. Risk factors and DSM criteria along with prevalence and epidemiology will be reviewed. A description of available products and relative potency.
THE ALABAMA PHARMACY COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE ACT: How to get started - RECORDED
This program will provide an overview of the Alabama Pharmacy Collaborative Practice Act (CPA) and offer guidance to pharmacists on how to get started.
Recorded: Live @ Lunch - The "Weight" of Pharmacotherapy: A Patient - Centered Approach for Patients of Higher Weight
Key updates to the management of obesity, will be highlighted in the session.
Recorded Live @ Lunch - Category X: Out with the Old, In with the New Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling
This presentation will summarize the FDA Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule approved December 2014 which was fully implemented 2020.
Hypertension: Evaluation and Treatment - Recorded - FREE
This presentation was developed in conjunction with the Alabama Cardiovascular Cooperative in efforts to educate healthcare providers on the recognition and management of cardiovascular disease and risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
The Role of Mental Health in the Opioid Epidemic - Recorded
There is a common gap in the knowledge that the opioid epidemic and mental health are linked and this presentation is meant to bring attention to that knowledge gap.
What do you need to know about the most popular supplements? - Recorded
As popularity of these supplements change, so does the evidence showing their benefits and risks. Pharmacists need to be aware of these benefits and risks and we will discuss that in the presentation.
Improving Alabamians Health Through Prevention and Management of Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke - Home Study
Use Discount Code: ADPHDMCVD to participate free of charge
The goal of this program is to provide the information and resources needed to implement diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention and management services within the community pharmacy setting.