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June 11th
Target Audience
Community, hospital, managed care,
consultant pharmacists, and other interested health care
professionals.
Program
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5:30 pm |
Registration and light refreshments |
6:00 pm -
6:50 pm |
Globalization of
Chinese Medicine: Where Are We Going From Here?
Bingfang Yan, Ph.D.
Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island
Learning
Objectives
Upon completion of this program,
participants will be able to:
- Describe the theory and
application of Chinese medicine;
- State the current status of
globalization of Chinese medicine;
- Identify potential drug
interactions between prescribed pharmaceutical agents and
Chinese medicines.
Continuing
Education Credits
 1.0
Contact Hours (0.1 CEUs)
UPN 060-000-08-009-L04-P
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6:55 pm -
7:45 pm |
Fibromyalgia: A
Pharmacist’s Guide to Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Treatments
Aisha G. Ashraf, Pharm.D.
Ambulatory Care Resident , Coastal Medical, Inc.
Learning
Objectives
Upon completion of this program,
participants will be able to:
- Identify signs and symptoms of
fibromyalgia;
- Describe pharmacologic and
non-pharmacologic treatments currently available for
fibromyalgia patients;
- Compare and contrast the
efficacy of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments;
- Recommend an appropriate therapy
for patients presenting with fibromyalgia.
Continuing
Education Credits
1.0
Contact Hours (0.1 CEUs)
UPN 060-000-08-010-L01-P
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7:50 pm -
8:40 pm |
The Role of Atypical
Antipsychotics in the Management of Psychotic Disorders
Amy Bilodeau, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Practice Resident
Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Learning
Objectives
Upon completion of this program,
participants will be able to:
- Explain the pharmacology and
uses of the atypical antipsychotics;
- Describe the common adverse
effects of the atypical antipsychotics;
- Interpret important monitoring
parameters of the atypical antipsychotics;
- Identify key differences between
the atypical antipsychotics.
Continuing
Education Credits
1.0
Contact Hours (0.1 CEUs)
UPN 060-000-08-011-L01-P
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June 18th
Target Audience
Community, hospital, managed care,
consultant pharmacists, and other interested health care
professionals.
Program
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5:30 pm |
Registration and light refreshments |
6:00 pm -
7:40 pm |
Pharmacy Law Update
2008
Norman A. Campbell, J.D., Ph.D.,
R.Ph.
Professor Emeritus/Ambassador
URI College of Pharmacy
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program,
participants will be able to:
- Prepare to practice within new
federal and state statutory and regulatory initiatives;
- Develop strategies for managing risk
from potential tort liability;
- Recognize warranty implications from
distributing "off-label" drug products;
- Explain selected
pharmacist-defendant judicial decisions.
Continuing
Education Credits
2.0
Contact Hours (0.2 CEUs)
UPN 060-000-08-012-L03-P
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Parking
Parking is free and
available to participants at the Sheraton Airport Hotel parking lot.
Continuing Education Credits
June
4, 2008 2.0 Contact Hours (0.2 CEUs)
June 11, 2008 3.0 Contact Hours (0.3 CEUs)
June 18, 2008 2.0 Contact Hours (0.2 CEUs – Pharmacy Law)
The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of
continuing pharmacy education. Attendance and completion of
evaluation forms and self-assessment tools at the conclusion of each
session are required for statement of credit which will be mailed
3-4 weeks after the program.
Questions
Call the Office of Pharmacy Continuing
Education at 401-874-5552. In case of weather emergency, please call
to verify status of program.
Register
Registration
Fees
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
$49.50 Early Fee on or before
6/6/08
$59.50 On-site Fee
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
$39.50 Early Fee on or before
6/13/08
$49.50 On-site Fee
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Registration and Refund
Policy
Registration fee includes program
materials and light refreshments. Registration fees, subject to a
$10 processing fee, will be refunded provided that written
notification is received 10 days prior to the Mini Course session.
Registration Form
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College of Pharmacy
Fogarty Hall, 41 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: 401-874-5552, Fax: 401-874-4424
E-mail:
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