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    • April 11, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Founders Taproom, 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    Presented by:

     

    ACPE # Pending

    First-Time Offering; Initial Release Date Thursday, April 11, 2024

    Successful completion of this activity counts as Live ACPE CE.

    Speaker: TBA
    Time:

    5:30 - 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

    6:30 - 7:30 PM - CE Presentation

    Organizer: Ashley Blanchette, Pharm.D.



    Requirements for successful completion of credit: Attendees will need to submit a provided CE Activity Code code within 12 hours of the activity in order to check-in for the activity. They will then have 30 days to log-in to their WMed Profile to complete the evaluation form and receive credit.

    We recommend that you create a WMed account before attending one of our meetings.  Please see our Help Page for detailed instructions on creating a WMed account and claiming your CE credits.

    At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

    (Learning objectives TBA)



    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Western Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Credit amount subject to change.

    Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • May 07, 2024
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Prince Conference Center at Calvin College 1800 East Beltline SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
    Register

    Presented by:

     


    First-Time Offering; Initial Release Date Tuesday, May 7, 2024

    Deadline for pre-registration is May 1, 2024.

    On-site registration will be available for an additional $10. On-site registration for residents and students will be available for $25.

    We encourage early registration to ensure sufficient seating and materials.  Only requests for cancellation received prior to May 1, 2024 will be refunded. 

    Optional Handout Materials (Presenters' Slides):

    • Will be made available online after May 1st

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    7:15 – 8:15 | Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibits 

    8:15 – 8:30 | Welcome and Announcements 

    8:30 – 9:30 | Let’s talk about sex, baby: Let’s talk about SOGI. Addressing biases to improve sexual orientation and gender identity healthcare. 

    Speaker: 

    Susan DeVuyst-Miller, PharmD, AE-C

    Associate Professor

    Ferris State University

    College of Pharmacy

    Cherry Health Services, Heart of the City Center

    Learning Objectives 

    1. Summarize terminology regarding sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI)
    2. Describe the health-related impacts of sexual orientation and gender identity biases
    3. Assess strategies to improve healthcare for the LGBTQIA2+ community


    9:30 – 10:30 | Anticoagulation in Special Populations 

    Speaker:

    Autumn Neff, PharmD, MBA

    Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist

    Trinity Health Muskegon


    Learning Objectives 

    1. Identify available anticoagulation options for patients
    2. Develop an appropriate anticoagulation dosing and monitoring plan for patients of special populations


    10:30 – 11:00 | Break and Exhibits 


    11:00 – 12:00 | The Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department 

    Speaker:

    Nick Rademacher, MD

    ED Physician

    Trinity Health Grand Rapids

     

    Learning Objectives:  

    1. Describe the unique pharmacology making buprenorphine-naloxone a safe and effective medication for those with opioid use disorder (OUD)
    2. Explain the data regarding effectiveness of different treatment options for those with OUD
    3. Outline a multimodal approach to pain control for patients on a variety of medications for OUD


    12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch and Exhibits 


    1:00 – 2:00 | Getting a fresh picture of the changing ischemic stroke management landscape  

    Speaker:

    Kyle Schmidt, PharmD, BCCCP

    Associate Professor

    Ferris State University

    College of Pharmacy

    Learning Objectives: 

    1. Review recent changes in societal guidelines pertaining to ischemic stroke management
    2. Compare the use of tenecteplase and alteplase for ischemic stroke
    3. Summarize new literature and emerging novel strategies for the management of ischemic stroke

    2:00 – 2:30 | Break and Exhibits

    2:30 – 3:30 | Evidence Based Law: The Continuum of Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority 

    Speaker:

    Deeb D. Eid, PharmD 

    Senior Advisor, Regulatory Affairs in Pharmacy 

    CVS Health 

    Learning Objectives:  

    1. Recognize updates or changes to laws, regulations, and practice models in relation to pharmacist prescribing for various states across the country.
    2. Identify barriers and ethical challenges to pharmacist prescribing models and determine solutions.
    3. Compare and contrast pros/cons of each section of the “Continuum of Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority”.


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    Requirements for successful completion of credit: Attendees will need to submit a provided CE Activity Code code within 12 hours of the activity in order to check-in for the activity. They will then have 30 days to log-in to their WMed Profile to complete the evaluation form and receive credit.

    We recommend that you create a WMed account before attending one of our meetings.  Please see our Help Page for detailed instructions on creating a WMed account and claiming your CE credits.

      



    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Western Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

    Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Credit amount subject to change.

    Other Learner Attendance (5.00 hours), General Attendance (5.00 hours), Continuing Pharmacy Education ACPE (5.00 hours)

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