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Internet
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Date(s):
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12/15/09
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Times:
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MT
9:00 AM - 11:00 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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$30.00
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This activity has been designated as Knowledge-Based
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Live CE: Information
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This program is presented by RxSchool.
There is no financial support for this program.
| Learning Objectives: |
At the conclusion of this continuing education lesson, the pharmacist/nursing professional will be able to:
- Discuss influenza epidemiology and virology.
- Explain anitigenic drift and shift as they relate to epidemics, pandemics and vaccine effectiveness.
- Compare and contrast seasonal flu and H1N1 (swine) flu.
- List two targets for influenza pharmacotherapy.
- Describe primary prevention and treatment options.
- Discuss specific interventions for the 2009-2010 flu season.
At the conclusion of this continuing education lesson, the pharmacy technician will be able to:
- Describe why different flu types exist.
- Name two reasons why vaccines change annually.
- Compare and contrast seasonal flu and H1N1 (swine) flu.
- List two targets for influenza pharmacotherapy. .
- State two common questions about flu vaccination that you would refer to the pharmacist.
There is a post course assessment and evaluation that must be completed in order to obtain credit for this course. |
| Faculty: |
Alan P. Agins, BS, MS, PhD
President - PRN Associates, Ltd. - Continuing Medical Education
Alan P. Agins earned his BS in biopsychology from State University of New York (Brockport). He also received a Masters in Pharmacology & Toxicology and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Rhode Island.
He has held faculty appointments at Brown University Medical School, Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and University of Virginia School of Nursing. He is currently an adjunct associate professor at Brown University where he has been the recipient of the Dean's Teaching Excellence Award for each of the past five years. Additionally, he has taught undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate pharmacology courses at a number of nursing schools around the country including Penn State, Idaho State, Radford University, University of West Virginia and University of Arizona.
Over the past ten years, Dr. Agins has lectured nationally to over 45,000 advanced practice clinicians (nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists and other allied healthcare professionals).
He has authored, co-authored and served as primary reviewer for various journals, CE monographs, textbooks, newsletters and has presented and moderated a number of continuing education webcasts. He has written and performed in a series of short video clips used for on-line support of a number of Elsevier's nursing pharmacology textbooks and is currently in the final stages of producing an educational DVD for them as well. |
| Faculty Disclosure: |
| RxSchool has a Full and Fair Disclosure Policy that requires course faculty to cummunicate any real or apparent commercial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Alan P. Agins has no conflicts of interest to disclose. |
| Commercial Support: |
| This program does not have any financial support. |
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Courses Offered
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A Flu By Any Other Name: Seasonal vs. H1N1 Flu
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Speakers:
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Alan P. Agins, BS, MS, PhD
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Details:
| This event has limited enrollment, so you must pre-register to attend. |
| Target Audience: |
| Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians; Nurses |
| Course Start Time - End Time: |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MT
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PT |
| Location: |
| Internet Broadcast - RxSchool Live E-Classroom |
ANCC Accreditation
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| Credit Hours: 2 |
Expiration Date: 09/27/2012 |
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RN.com is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurse Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.
RN.com is also an approved nursing continuing education provider in the states of California Provider #12631, Florida Provider # 2576, and West Virginia Provider #W2002-0425RN
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ACPE - Pharmacists Accreditation
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| Credit Hours: 2 |
Expiration Date: 09/27/2012 |
ACPE UPN: 372-000-09-011-L01-P |
RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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ACPE - Technicians Accreditation
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| Credit Hours: 2 |
Expiration Date: 09/27/2012 |
ACPE UPN: 372-000-09-011-L01-T |
RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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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.
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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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