COVID-19 Prevention & Treatments: Where Are We Now?

February 2, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented burden on the healthcare system.  New information related to treatments, prevention, and the virus itself is continuous emerging.  The focus of this continuing education program is to provide an update on the current phase of the pandemic, with a particular focus on treatment and preventative options. This project was funded in part through a grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, #OT2HL156812 – Alabama Community Engagement Alliance against COVID-19 Disparities (Alabama CEAL) project, under subcontracts with Research Triangle Institute and Westat, Inc.

Target Audience

This knowledge-based course is intended for Pharmacists, Nurses, and Social Workers. 

Learning Objectives

1) Recognize the current epidemiology of COVID-19 and describe the progression of the omicron variant

2) Define long COVID and describe the symptoms and treatment/prevention options

3) Compare and contrast COVID-19 vaccines and review the current recommendations for administration

4) Evaluate the pharmacologic management options for patients requiring outpatient treatment of COVID-19 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.20 ABN
    Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515
  • 1.00 ABSWE
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.
Course opens: 
01/07/2022
Course expires: 
12/31/2023
Event starts: 
02/02/2022 - 12:00pm CST
Event ends: 
02/02/2022 - 1:00pm CST
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
4.5
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Marilyn Bulloch 

Marilyn Bulloch

Associate Clinical Professor
Director of Strategic Operations
Units: Pharmacy Practice, Faculty Affairs and strategic Initiatives

 

Spencer Durham

Spencer Durham

Associate Clinical Professor
Director of Alumni & Professional Affairs
Units: Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Affairs and Outreach

Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide. The Universal Activity Number for this knowledge-based program is 0001-9999-22-006-L04-P is intended for pharmacists. 

Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy is a Board approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515.

Available Credit

  • 1.20 ABN
    Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515
  • 1.00 ABSWE
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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