June 21, 2025
Pharmacy Conference:
General CE
(5hrs.)

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Pharmacy Conference:
General CE
(5hrs.)

June 21, 2025
Pharmacy Conference:
General CE
(5hrs.)

$60.00

ACCREDITATION i CARE Pharmacy Services, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This is an ACPE application-based* and knowledge-based activity. Participants may receive up to 5 hours of CPE credit by attending sessions and successfully completing the CPE activity evaluation.  

iCARE Pharmacy Services, Inc. is approved by the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  

DISCLOSURES Speakers have no relevant conflict of interests nor financial relationships.  All persons in a position to control the content of this activity have declared that no conflict of interest exists for this activity.  

TARGET AUDIENCE Pharmacists of all practice backgrounds

CANCELLATION POLICY Participants must submit cancellations in writing. Participants will receive a credit for a future CPE program.

ZOOM WEBINAR INFORMATION Participants may join via any electronic device. Be sure to have downloaded the ZOOM software in advance to avoid any delays. You will be able to see the speakers and their presentations. You will be able to respond to speaker learning assessments via the CHAT Feature and ask questions via the Q&A Feature.

Required Computer Hardware/Software

Please ensure your computer system meets the following Zoom minimum requirements:

  • 32-bit or 64-bit processor
  • Internet Browser (MAC and/or Windows) – Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari
  • Broadband internet connection: cable, high-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible. Connect to hard wired Ethernet, secondary monitor, webcam, microphone
  • Monitor Screen Resolution – Need high resolution at least 320 x 480
  • Audio system – Computer speakers or headphones, laptop integrated speakers or desktop speakers
  • Media Viewing Requirements – Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe reader
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GENERAL CE CONFERENCE

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025

Mitigation and Prevention of Medication Errors in Pharmacy Practice

8:00-10:00Am G/T (2 hrs.)

Norman P. Tomaka, BS Pharm, MS, CPh, FAPhA, Clinical Consultant Pharmacist, Consultant Pharmacy Services

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Recognize statutory responsibilities that foster ongoing pharmacy regulatory compliance; Recognize recurring medication errors; Describe quality improvement regulations for pharmacies licensed in Florida; Define elements of a proactive Continuous Quality Improvement process that promotes ongoing quality; Discuss the use of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to enhance quality pharmacy services and prevent errors; Describe the implementation of an action plan to improve overall pharmacy practice quality and mitigate medication errors; Demonstrate enactment of procedures that promote ongoing patient safety in pharmacy practice.

UAN: 0675-0000-25-021-L05-P

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Recognize statutory responsibilities that foster ongoing pharmacy regulatory compliance; Recognize recurring medication errors; Describe quality improvement regulations for pharmacies licensed in Florida; Define elements of a proactive Continuous Quality Improvement process that promotes ongoing quality; Discuss the use of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to enhance quality pharmacy services and prevent errors; Describe the implementation of an action plan to improve overall pharmacy practice quality and mitigate medication errors; Outline procedures that promote ongoing patient safety in pharmacy practice.

UAN: 0675-0000-25-021-L05-T

 

HIV AIDS UPDATE

10:15-11:15am G/T (1 hr.)

Elizabeth Sherman, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Principal Investigator, NSU Local Partner Site, South Florida – Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center, Nova Southeastern University

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Describe epidemiology of HIV/AIDS; Identify modes of HIV transmission & evidenced-based prevention methods to reduce new infections; Define the acronyms PrEP and PEP and describe their applications for pharmacists; Interpret current Florida law on HIV/AIDS and its impact on testing, reporting, confidentiality, procedures for pregnant women and partner notification; Describe current clinical management strategies for HIV/AIDS and related complications; Identify the pharmacist’s role in providing care for people affected by HIV.

UAN: 0675-0000-25-020-L02-P

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Identify methods of transmission of HIV/AIDS; List medication agents used to treat HIV/AIDS; Recognize the importance of compliance and the results of opportunistic infections which may occur in patients; Identify ways the technician can provide care for HIV infected patients; Explain current Florida law on HIV/AIDS and its impact on testing, reporting and partner notification.

UAN: 0675-0000-25-020-L02-T

 

Validation and Counseling of Prescriptions for Controlled Substance and Opioids

11:30-1:30PM G/T (2 hrs.)

Joseph Cammilleri, PharmD, BCACP, CPE, Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist, Pain Management, PGY2 Pain/Palliative Care Program Director, UF Health.

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Describe how to ensure access to controlled substances for all patients with a valid prescription; Use the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program’s Database; Assess prescriptions for appropriate therapeutic value; Detect prescriptions that are not based on a legitimate medical purpose; Discuss the laws and rules related to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances; Discuss proper patient storage and disposal of controlled substances; Discuss protocols for addressing and resolving problems recognized during the drug utilization review; Provide education on section 381.887, F.S., emergency treatment for suspected opioid overdoses and on the State Surgeon General’s Statewide Standing Order for Naloxone; Counsel patients with opioid prescriptions; Provide available treatment resources for opioid physical dependence, addiction, misuse, or abuse. 

UAN: 0675-0000-25-019-L08-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Use the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program’s Database; Assess prescriptions for appropriate and accurate information; Recognize the laws and rules related to the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. 

UAN: 0675-0000-25-019-L08-T*

 

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