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Continuing Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy in Downers Grove
Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP) offers a variety of resources and continuing pharmacy education programs throughout the year.
Mission
The Chicago College of Pharmacy is committed to the lifelong learning of its alumni, preceptors, and other interested pharmacists and healthcare professionals. The College's programming builds on the expertise of its faculty and responds to practitioner needs.
Accreditation
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Upcoming CCP Continuing Education Events:
2nd Annual Updates in Diabetes Management and Education
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Intended audience: Preceptors, alumni and other interested pharmacists
This program is sponsored in part by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk, Inc. and support from the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy Office of Experiential Education.
Conference Description
Diabetes is a highly prevalent disease associated with devastating comorbidities and high mortality. Pharmacists can play a pivotal role in the management and education of patients with diabetes, and governmental agencies are beginning to support the larger role that pharmacists can play as primary care health care providers. Set on the scenic campus of Hamburger University in Oak Brook, Illinois, this daylong conference will provide up to 7.5 contact hours of ACPE accredited continuing pharmacy education about diabetes related topics. All of the educational sessions will be taught by faculty with expertise in diabetes management and will incorporate a variety of active learning strategies. Attendees will receive a program syllabus complete with all learning materials and will enjoy a continental breakfast, lunch and access to Hamburger University's unlimited soft drink, coffee and tea beverage services throughout the day. You will not want to miss this exciting day of high quality educational programming and networking with colleagues!
Conference Goals
- To educate participants with the most current evidence-based information about the prevention and treatment of diabetes and its related conditions
- To instill in participants a sense of responsibility and confidence to teach diabetes self-management and promote medication adherence to patients
- To enhance the patient care skills of participants including appropriate use of glucometer devices and disease state management apps in patients with diabetes
Accreditation Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of pharmacy education. Participants may earn up to 7.5 contact hours (0.75 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education. To earn the continuing education credit associated with each session, participants must attend the session in its entirety and submit a completed session evaluation and pre/post learning assessment for each session when applicable. Statements of credit will be available on http://mycpemonitor.net within one month from the date of the program.
Keynote Speaker
Eva Vivian, PharmD, MS, CDE, BC-ADM, FAADE
Clinical Associate Professor
Pharmacy Practice Division
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy
Faculty
Susan Cornell, BS, PharmD, CDE, FAPhA, FAADE
Assistant Director of Experiential Education
Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Jennifer D'Souza, PharmD, CDE, BC-ADM
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Robin Hieber, PharmD, BCPP
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Justin Schmidt, PharmD, BCPS
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Christie Schumacher, PharmD, BCPS, CDE, BC-ADM
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Kathleen Vest, PharmD, CDE
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Laura Waite, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, BC-ADM
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Schedule-At-A-Glance
7:30AM - 8:00AM -- Registration/continental breakfast
*8:00AM -9:00AM -- Keynote Address: The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Diabetes Prevention
*9:00AM - 10:00AM -- 2013 Highlights in Diabetes Management
10:00AM - 10:15AM -- Break
*10:15AM - 12:15PM -- First, know thy blood sugar: An interactive workshop on the appropriate use of glucometers
12:15PM - 1:00PM -- Lunch
*1:00PM - 2:00PM -- Fact, fiction or somewhere in between: Diabetes Mythbusters
*2:00PM - 3:00PM -- Blood sugar up, mood down: Managing depression in the diabetic patient
3:00PM - 3:15PM -- Break
*3:15PM - 4:45PM -- Second, know thy apps: An interactive workshop to introduce useful apps for pharmacists and diabetic patients
4:45PM - 5:00PM -- Closing remarks/submission of evaluations
*Indicates sessions approved for ACPE accredited continuing pharmacy education
Location of Conference
Hamburger University (on the McDonald's Campus)
2715 Jorie Boulevard
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Note: Business casual attire (at minimum) is required at Hamburger University. Please dress appropriately to comply with this policy.
Lodging
Conference attendees may choose to stay at the Hyatt Lodge, which is on the McDonald's campus within walking distance of Hamburger University. Visit their website at http://thelodge.hyatt.com or call 630.568.1234 to check room availability.
Registration
- The registration fee for the all day program is $99.00, which includes all educational materials, food and beverages.
- Available registration discounts include:
- CCP alumnus registration fee: $49.50 (a 50% discounted fee)
- Active CCP preceptor: $25.00 (a 75% discounted fee)
i. An active CCP preceptor is defined as a preceptor who has or will have precepted at least two CCP students between July 2011 and June 2013.
ii. Active CCP preceptor status will be verified through the Office of Experiential Education (OEE) and is subject to their approval.
iii. OEE will subsidize the remainder of the registration fee for all individuals who qualify for the active CCP registration fee rate.
Effective January 2013, all ACPE accredited CE providers are required to collect and submit attendee information, which includes the attendee's NABP e-profile ID number. If you do not already have a NABP e-profile ID, please visit http://mycpemonitor.net to register for one before registering for this CE program.
To register for the 2nd Annual Updates in Diabetes Management and Education conference using a credit card, please click HERE.
You may also register by completing and remitting the registration form with a check. The registration brochure can be accessed HERE.
If you would prefer to pay with a check, please contact Cheryl Elder at celder@midwestern.edu or 630.971.6417 to request a form.
Registration is limited to 100 individuals on a first come, first served basis.
Refund Policy
Refunds, less a $15.00 cancellation fee regardless of full or discounted registration rate, will be issued for written requests on or before one week prior to the program. Refunds for nonattendance will not be issued after this date.
Registration Deadline
The registration deadline is one week prior to the program (May 4, 2013).
Detailed Agenda
7:30AM - 8:00AM -- Registration/continental breakfast
8:00AM - 9:00AM -- Keynote Address: The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Diabetes Prevention/Speaker: Dr. Eva Vivian/UAN: 0074-0000-13-012-L01-P (knowledge-based CE activity)/1.0 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education (CPE)
Learning objectives
- Explain how to develop a strong relationship with the patients/patrons/stakeholders in the community where you work.
- Identify the needs/barriers of members of the community that may inhibit their ability to lead a healthy lifestyle and may influence their adherence to medication therapy.
- Describe how to develop and maintain strong pharmacy-community partnerships that are conducive for community based projects and strategically facilitate positive social change.
- Discuss how to successfully engage in community based participatory projects through workshops, networks, symposiums.
9:00AM -10:00AM2013 -- Highlights in Diabetes Management/Speaker: Dr. Susan Cornell/UAN: 0074-0000-13-013-L01-P (knowledge-based CE activity)/1.0 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education (CPE)
Learning objectives
- Summarize the changes to recent national guidelines for the care of patients with diabetes.
- Identify current and emerging pharmacotherapy treatments, guidelines, and patient goals for type 2 diabetes
- Discuss current and impending trends in diabetes care.
10:00AM - 10:15AM -- Break
10:15AM - 12:15PM -- First, know thy blood sugar: An interactive workshop on the appropriate use of glucometers/Speaker/moderator: Dr. Jennifer D'Souza/UAN: 0074-0000-13-014-L01-P (application-based CE activity)/2.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE)
Learning objectives
- Explain the clinical importance of patients self-monitoring their blood glucose.
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of at least five different glucometers and lancet devices.
- Demonstrate appropriate technique on at least five different glucometers.
12:15PM - 1:00PM -- Lunch
1:00PM - 2:00PM -- Fact, fiction or somewhere in between: Diabetes Mythbusters/Drs. Christie Schumacher and Laura Waite/UAN: 0074-0000-13-015-L01-P (knowledge-based CE activity)/1.0 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education (CPE)
Learning objectives
- Explain both sides of four current therapeutic debates in diabetes management.
- Describe how participants can use appropriate drug information resources to verify or debunk therapeutic debates in diabetes management.
2:00PM - 3:00PM -- Managing depression in the diabetic patient/Speaker: Dr. Robin Hieber/UAN: 0074-0000-13-016-L01-P (knowledge-based CE activity)/1.0 contact hour of continuing pharmacy education (CPE)
Learning objectives
- Review the prevalence and etiology of comorbid depressive disorders and diabetes.
- Describe evidence-based treatment strategies for comorbid depressive disorders in diabetic patients.
- Identify antidepressant medications and complementary/alternative treatments of depression that are contraindicated in diabetic patients.
- Given a patient case, devise a treatment plan for comorbid depression and diabetes.
3:00PM - 3:15 -- PMBreak
3:15PM - 4:45PM -- Second, know thy apps: An interactive workshop to introduce useful apps for pharmacists and diabetic patients/Speakers/moderators: Drs. Justin Schmidt and Kathleen Vest/UAN: 0074-0000-13-017-L04-P (application-based CE activity)/1.5 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE)
Learning objectives
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of at least six apps that pharmacists or patients can use to manage aspects of diabetes care.
- Describe how apps can be used to engage diabetic patients in their own care.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of at least three apps presented.
4:45PM - 5:00PM -- Closing remarks/submission of evaluations
For information on CCP continuing education programs, please contact:
Jacob P. Gettig, Pharm.D., MPH, BCPS
Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Education
Chicago College of Pharmacy
Midwestern University
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630/515-7324
jgetti@midwestern.edu
