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Internet
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Date(s):
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11/04/09
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Times:
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11:00 AM - 12:45 PM ET
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM CT
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM MT
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM PT
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Facility:
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RxSchool E-Classroom |
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http://www.rxschool.com
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Contact(s):
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RxSchool
1-866-960-5334
atsupport@rxschool.com
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Fee:
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No Charge!
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| Course Category: |
This activity has been designated as Knowledge-Based
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Live CE: Information
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This knowledge-based educational activity is administered by Scherer Clinical Communications.
This program is supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.
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Program Goal:
The goal of this knowledge-based program is to educate health care professionals about the role of incretin-based therapies in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this continuing education lesson the pharmacist, pharmacy technician, nurse, or dietitian will be able to:
- Explain the role of endogenous incretins in the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Discuss the mechanism of action of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and their therapeutic properties.
- Describe the mechanism of action and therapeutic properties of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists.
- List the important patient education messages for incretin-based therapy.
- Compare GLP-1 agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors with other treatment options for type 2 diabetes.
There is a post course assessment and evaluation that must be completed in order to obtain credit for this course.
The approval of this educational offering by AADE does not imply endorsement of specific therapies, treatments, or products discussed in the presentation.
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| Faculty: |
Scott Drab, PharmD, BS, CDE, BC-ADM
Dr. Drab is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Dr. Drab is also a Certified Diabetes Educator and Director of Today University Diabetes Care Associates which serves as a model and prototype for future care centers. He currently serves on several school and university committees including: Experiential Learning Committee, Curriculum Committee, and the Pitt Pathway Committee. He also serves as Faculty Advisor and Liaison between students and the National Community Pharmacists Association.
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| Faculty Disclosure: |
| Scott Drab, PharmD has disclosed that he is on the speakers bureau for Bayer Healthcare, Novo Nordisk Inc, Roche Diagnostics, and sanofi-aventis. He has received an honorarium for presenting this program. |
| Commercial Support: |
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This knowledge-based educational activity is administered by Scherer Clinical Communications. This program is supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc.
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| Accreditation |
 The American Association of Diabetes Educators is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program provides 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEU’s) of continuing education credit.
ACPE Universal Program Number:
069-999-09-214-L01-P
069-999-09-214-L01-T
Effective Date:06/30/2009 to 06/30/2011
Program Release Date: 06/30/2009
Program Expiration Date: 06/30/2011
 American Association of Diabetes Educators, (AM001) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RD) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTR) will receive 1.5 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials.
 This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This program, 2009-053 approved for 1.5 contact hours.
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Courses Offered
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New Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes: Incretin-Based Therapy/Knowledge Based Activity
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Speakers:
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Scott Drab, PharmD, BS, CDE, BC-ADM
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Details:
| This event has limited enrollment, so you must pre-register to attend. |
| Target Audience: |
| Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, Dietitians |
| Course Start Time - End Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM Eastern Time
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Central Time
9:00 AM -10:45 AM Mountain Time
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM Pacific Time |
| Location: |
| Internet Broadcast - RxSchool Live E-Classroom |
To receive CE credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form for each session attended. After completing the evaluation, you can view, print and track your CE statements of credit online.
There is no fee to participate in this activity.
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System Requirements for E-Classroom
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This is a live presentation delivered over the internet.
In order to see and hear the program properly, you must have
the following:
- Broadband internet connection, such as T1, Cable, or high-speed DSL.
Before enrolling in this program, please
test your internet connection here.
It is important that you take this test on the same computer and network you
will be using the day of the live presentation.
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Dial-up or modem is not supported.
Lower-grade DSL may not provide a quality experience.
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Connecting via wireless network is not recommended.
RxSchool makes every effort to ensure maximum quality of our live online CE;
however, please be aware that network difficulties beyond our control may
occur.
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- One of the following internet browsers: Internet Explorer 6.1 or higher;
Firefox 1.0.3 or higher; Safari 1.1 or higher; Mozilla 1.2 or higher; Google
Chrome
- Computer speakers or headphones connected to your computer.
- Adobe Flash Player 6.0.79 or higher.
Click here for a free download of the latest version.
Refunds will not be issued to users who have not successfully tested the
classroom. If you're having troubles, please contact Tech Support
(866-960-5334) before you sign up for a live online program.
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The material presented here does not reflect the views of Pharmacy Choice, Inc., RxSchool, or the companies providing educational content. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.
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