The C.A.R.E.S. continuing education programs are designed for Alabama pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide an overview of Medicare and the roles of the Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) with the primary goal to help pharmacists and pharmacy staff effectively and efficiently assist Medicare beneficiaries. All of our CE programs are funded by the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) and the U.S. Administration for Community Living. They are made available to pharmacists and technicians in Alabama at no cost. The programs are developed by Dr. Salisa Westrick, Professor of Health Outcomes Research and Policy in collaboration with the Alabama Department of Senior Services.

This continuing education program is a paper-based CE program. It provides an overview of programs offered by the Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) and how Medicare beneficiaries can benefit from them.

If you are interested in learning more and/or joining the C.A.R.E.S. Pharmacy Network, you can complete the three ACPE approved one-credit-hour each CE articles or the three hour video training program (3 CE credits) that is available free online. After at least one full-time pharmacist from your pharmacy has completed the 3 CE credits training you can be enrolled in the C.A.R.E.S. Pharmacy Network at no cost and will receive a referral kit to help you identify and refer Medicare patients who may benefit from community programs to a local agency.

If you are interested or want more information about either CE program, please visit https://www.alpharmacycares.org/

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