Program Overview
Please read the following information about this educational activity before accessing the presentations using links located at the bottom of this page.
| Program Released: March 15, 2009 | Program Expires: March 14, 2010 |
Accreditation for Pharmacists
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The program provides 2 hours (0.2 CEUs) of continuing education credit (program number 204-000-08-472-H01P).
Methods and Format
This is an online activity consisting of audio and slides for 3 presentations, a post-test, and an activity evaluation tool. Participants must view all the presentations, take the activity post-test, and complete the course evaluation to receive continuing education credit. A minimum score of 70% is required on the test for credit to be awarded, and participants may print their official statements of continuing education credit immediately. The estimated time to complete this activity is 2 hours. This activity is provided free of charge.
Target Audience
This program is designed for pharmacists and pharmacy personnel in health-systems who are interested in learning about new approaches to the management of anticoagulation therapy.
Activity Content
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Learning Objectives
After participating in this knowledge-based educational activity, participants should be able to
- Compare and contrast the pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of existing and emerging anticoagulant agents.
- When presented with a patient case, assess the patient's risk for development of venous thromboembolism and recommend appropriate measures.
- Outline a strategy for compliance with the Joint Commission NPSG for reducing harm from anticoagulant therapy that emphasizes the role of pharmacists and other key health care professionals in anticoagulation management.
Faculty
Michael P. Gulseth, Pharm.D., BCPS, Moderator
Program Director for Anticoagulation Services
Sanford-USD Medical Center, Dept. of Pharmacy Services
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Michael A. Crouch, Pharm.D., BCPS
Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice
South University School of Pharmacy
Savannah, Georgia
Robert Lee Page II, Pharm.D., FCCP, FAHA, BCPS, CGP
Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy & Physical Medicine
Clinical Specialist, Division of Cardiology
University of Colorado, School of Pharmacy and Medicine
Aurora, Colorado
Disclosure Statements
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education's Standards for Commercial Support, ASHP Advantage requires that all individuals involved in the development of program content disclose their relevant financial relationships and that conflicts of interest be identified and resolved prior to delivery of the activity.
The faculty and planners report the following relationships:
Michael P. Gulseth, Pharm.D., BCPS
Dr. Gulseth declares that he has no relationships pertinent to this activity.
Michael A. Crouch, Pharm.D., BCPS
Dr. Crouch declares that he has no relationships pertinent to this activity.
Robert Lee Page II, Pharm.D., FCCP, FAHA, BCPS, CGP
Dr. Page declares that he has no relationships pertinent to this activity.
Benjamin I. Dickinson, Pharm.D.
Dr. Dickinson declares that he has no relationships pertinent to this activity.
Launch Presentation
Current Anticoagulants: Overview of Clinical Applications and LimitationsRobert Lee Page II
(35 minutes)
Emerging Anticoagulants: Implications for Future Clinical Practice
National Quality Improvement Initiatives as an Impetus for Improving Anticoagulant TherapyMichael P. Gulseth
(30 minutes)
Download Post-Test
Click here to print the post-test for your reference. Please note that to be eligible for continuing education credit, you must go to the ASHP Learning Center and complete the test online.
This program is planned and conducted by ASHP Advantage.
