Asthma: Establishing and Maintaining Control

Karen L. Meyerson, RN, MSN, FNP-C, AE-C, CDE, Manager, Asthma Network West Michigan; Debera H. Eggleston, MD, Medical Consultant, Bureau of Health Services Review, Medical Services Administration, Department of Community Health 

This recorded live webinar is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through Nov. 30, 2010, 1.5 contact hours
Participate in the linked webinar and review the Q&A session, then complete the asthma posttest and evaluation.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Identify the key components of the 2007 National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) asthma guidelines
• Describe the benefits of inhaled corticosteroids as the most effective anti-inflammatory medication for long term management of persistent asthma
• Apply the dated 2007 NHLBI asthma guidelines to practical case studies
• Explain the process of academic detailing as it relates to asthma care
• Describe methods to obtain physician feedback

Program Fees
Members, $15; Nonmembers, $30

Additional Information
For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and Internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb.

Continuing Education
This program has been approved for 1.5 contact hours of continuing education credit. The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests. NOTE: Due to new guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), certain changes must be made to the process by which MPA accredits continuing education for pharmacy technicians. MPA may choose to designate programs or home study articles as PTCE-accredited, rather than ACPE-accredited. However, even though MPA may accredit a program for technicians, it is the technician’s responsibility to determine whether the subject matter is acceptable to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for recertification. Programs designated by PTCB to be appropriate for technicians pertain to the following topics: medication distribution and inventory control systems, pharmacy administration and management, calculations, programs specific to pharmacy technicians, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, pharmacy law and pharmacology/drug therapy. Programs relating to functions outside the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians will not be accepted by PTCB.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Program #112-000-07-227-H04-P, initial release date: 11/30/2007, expiration date: 11/30/2010. This is a knowledge-type activity

Michigan Pharmacists Association is an approved provider of Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education (PTCE). PTCE Program #112-000-07-927-H04-T, initial release date: 11/30/2007, expiration date: 11/30/2010. This is a knowledge-type activity.

This recorded live webinar is now available as a home study.

Directions to View Presentation and Receive Credit
Participate in the linked webinar (must view in Windows Media Player, with the GoToMeetings codec) and review the handout, then complete the posttest and evaluation: for pharmacists; for pharmacy technicians.

NOTE: The video download is a very large file. Please be patient as it loads.

Other requirements: It is recommended that you use a high speed Internet connection because of the large video file, but dial up can be used. If you have questions about the Internet activity, contact MPA at (517) 484-1466.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to review federal legislative and administrative laws that regulate pharmacy, discuss DEA requirements regarding the ordering and dispensing of controlled substances, identify security requirements and discuss changes implemented by the DEA.

Presenter
Gregory J. Baran, pharmacist, director of governmental affairs, Michigan Pharmacists Association, Lansing, Mich.

Program Fees
Pharmacist Member $20; Pharmacist Nonmember $40
Technician Member $15; Technician Nonmember $30

Additional Information
For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and Internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb at (517) 377-0240.

Continuing Education
This program has been approved for 1.0 hour of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
ACPE Program #112-000-09-242-H03-P
PTCE Program #112-000-09-811-H03-T
Initial Release Date: 12/18/09
Expiration Date: 12/18/12
Knowledge-type Activity

Michigan Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is an approved provider of Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education (PTCE).

The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests.

NOTE: Due to new guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), certain changes must be made to the process by which MPA accredits continuing education for pharmacy technicians. MPA may choose to designate programs or home study articles as PTCE-accredited, rather than ACPE-accredited. However, even though MPA may accredit a program for technicians, it is the technician’s responsibility to determine whether the subject matter is acceptable to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for recertification. Programs designated by PTCB to be appropriate for technicians pertain to the following topics: medication distribution and inventory control systems, pharmacy administration and management, calculations, programs specific to pharmacy technicians, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, pharmacy law and pharmacology/drug therapy. Programs relating to functions outside the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians will not be accepted by PTCB.

This recorded live webinar is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through April 27, 2012, 1.0 contact hours

Directions to View Presentation and Receive Credit
Participate in the linked webinar (must view in Windows Media Player, with the GoToMeetings codec) and review the handout, then complete the DMEPOS posttest and evaluation.

NOTE: The video download is a very large file. Please be patient as it loads.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for providers impacted by Medicare regulations related to durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).

Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• discuss the accreditation requirements for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) providers in the Medicare program.
  
• identify which organizations have been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the DMEPOS accreditation process.
  
• explain the surety bond requirement for DMEPOS suppliers and how this impacts pharmacies that provide DMEPOS supplies and services.

Presenter
Mark A. McAndrew, Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Cincinnati, OH

Program Fees
Members, $20; Nonmembers, $35

Additional Information
For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and Internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb at (517) 377-0240.

Continuing Education
This program has been approved for one hour of continuing education credit for pharmacists. The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests. NOTE: Due to new guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), certain changes must be made to the process by which MPA accredits continuing education for pharmacy technicians. MPA may choose to designate programs or home study articles as PTCE-accredited, rather than ACPE-accredited. However, even though MPA may accredit a program for technicians, it is the technician's responsibility to determine whether the subject matter is acceptable to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for recertification. Programs designated by PTCB to be appropriate for technicians pertain to the following topics: medication distribution and inventory control! systems, pharmacy administration and management, calculations, programs specific to pharmacy technicians, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, pharmacy law and pharmacology/drug therapy. Programs relating to functions outside the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians will not be accepted by PTCB.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Program #112-000-09-208-H04-P, initial release date: 4/27/2009, expiration date: 4/27/2012. This is a knowledge-type activity.

This recorded live webinar is now available as a home study.

Directions to View Presentation and Receive Credit
Participate in the online webinar (must view in Windows Media Player, with the GoToMeetings codec) and review the Q&A session, then complete the E-prescribing posttest and evaluation. **If you are a PSI Coop member, contact Heather Meyers at (517) 377-0238 for discounted pricing and a separate posttest and evaluation.

NOTE: The video download is a very large file. Please be patient as it loads.

Other requirements: It is recommended that you use a high speed Internet connection because of the large video file, but dial up can be used. If you have questions about the Internet activity, contact MPA at (517) 484-1466.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for pharmacists, student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to describe the federal regulations and identify the differences between the federal regulations and the state of Michigan regulations related to electronic prescribing of controlled substances. Participants should also be able to explain how a pharmacy will be able to determine whether an application complies with the DEA’s rule; explain the obligations of keeping records of the electronically transmitted controlled substance prescriptions; and determine what pharmacists must do if they receive a paper or oral prescription that was originally transmitted to the pharmacy.

Presenter
Gregory J. Baran, pharmacist, director of governmental affairs, Michigan Pharmacists Association, Lansing, Mich.

Program Fees
Member $20; Nonmember $40

Additional Information
For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and Internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb at (517) 377-0240.

Continuing Education
This program has been approved for one hour of continuing education credit for pharmacists. The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests. NOTE: Due to new guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), certain changes must be made to the process by which MPA accredits continuing education for pharmacy technicians. MPA may choose to designate programs or home study articles as PTCE-accredited, rather than ACPE-accredited. However, even though MPA may accredit a program for technicians, it is the technician's responsibility to determine whether the subject matter is acceptable to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for recertification. Programs designated by PTCB to be appropriate for technicians pertain to the following topics: medication distribution and inventory control! systems, pharmacy administration and management, calculations, programs specific to pharmacy technicians, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, pharmacy law and pharmacology/drug therapy. Programs relating to functions outside the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians will not be accepted by PTCB.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Program #112-000-10-006-H03, initial release date: 6/19/2010, expiration date: 6/19/2013. This is a knowledge-type activity

Michigan Pharmacists Association is an approved provider of Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education (PTCE). PTCE Program #112-000-10-915-H03-T, initial release date: 6/19/2010, expiration date: 6/19/2013. This is a knowledge-type activity.

The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests.

***All individuals employed by the pharmacy who have any interaction with a Part D beneficiary must receive fraud, waste and abuse mandatory training (pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, cashiers, drivers etc. Training must be completed yearly and can be completed in the calendar year to meet the requirement (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31).

This recorded live presentation is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through Feb. 27, 2012, 1.3 contact hours

Directions to View Presentation and Receive Credit
Purchase the CE presentation from MPA's online store and view, then complete the Fraud, Waste and Abuse posttest and evaluation for pharmacists or pharmacy technicians.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• understand the fraud, waste and abuse training requirements for pharmacy providers in Medicare Part D.
  
• describe what pharmacy training should address to meet the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements.
  
• identify the penalties for violations of fraud, waste and abuse.
  
• provide pharmacy providers with common examples of fraud, waste and abuse.

Presenter
Karen A. Jonas, MPA Director of Professional Practice

Program Fees
For pharmacists: Members, $15; Nonmembers, $25
For pharmacy technicians: Members, $10; Nonmembers, $20

Additional Information
For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb at (517) 377-0240.

Continuing Education
This program has been approved for 1.3 hours of continuing education credit for pharmacists. The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests. NOTE: Due to new guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), certain changes must be made to the process by which MPA accredits continuing education for pharmacy technicians. MPA may choose to designate programs or home study articles as PTCE-accredited, rather than ACPE-accredited. However, even though MPA may accredit a program for technicians, it is the technician's responsibility to determine whether the subject matter is acceptable to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for recertification. Programs designated by PTCB to be appropriate for technicians pertain to the following topics: medication distribution and inventory control! systems, pharmacy administration and management, calculations, programs specific to pharmacy technicians, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, pharmacy law and pharmacology/drug therapy. Programs relating to functions outside the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians will not be accepted by PTCB.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Program #112-000-09-201-H04-P, initial release date: 3/21/2009, expiration date: 3/21/2012. This is a knowledge-type activity.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is an approved provider of Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education (PTCE). PTCE Program #112-000-09-964-H01-T, initial release date: 3/21/2009, expiration date: 3/21/2012; This is a knowledge-type activity.

***All individuals employed by the pharmacy who have any interaction with a Part D beneficiary must receive fraud, waste and abuse mandatory training (pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, cashiers, drivers etc. Training must be completed yearly and can be completed in the calendar year to meet the requirement (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31).

This recorded live presentation is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through Feb. 26, 2013, 1.3 contact hours (This recorded presentation is one hour.)

Directions to View Presentation and Receive Credit
Purchase the CE presentation from MPA's online store and view, then complete the Fraud, Waste and Abuse posttest and evaluation for pharmacists or pharmacy technicians.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• understand the fraud, waste and abuse training requirements for pharmacy providers in Medicare Part D.
  
• describe what pharmacy training should address to meet the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements.
  
• identify the penalties for violations of fraud, waste and abuse.
  
• provide pharmacy providers with common examples of fraud, waste and abuse.

Presenter
Deborah A. Sopo, R.Ph., MBA, pharmacy project and development manager, HealthPlus of Michigan, South Lyon, Mich.

Program Fees
For pharmacists: Members, $15; Nonmembers, $25
For pharmacy technicians: Members, $10; Nonmembers, $20

Additional Information
For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb at (517) 377-0240.

Continuing Education
This program has been approved for 1.3 hours of continuing education credit for pharmacists. The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests. NOTE: Due to new guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), certain changes must be made to the process by which MPA accredits continuing education for pharmacy technicians. MPA may choose to designate programs or home study articles as PTCE-accredited, rather than ACPE-accredited. However, even though MPA may accredit a program for technicians, it is the technician's responsibility to determine whether the subject matter is acceptable to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for recertification. Programs designated by PTCB to be appropriate for technicians pertain to the following topics: medication distribution and inventory control! systems, pharmacy administration and management, calculations, programs specific to pharmacy technicians, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, pharmacy law and pharmacology/drug therapy. Programs relating to functions outside the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians will not be accepted by PTCB.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Program #112-000-10-101-L03-P, initial release date: 2/26/2010, expiration date: 2/26/2013. Knowledge-based Activity

Michigan Pharmacists Association is an approved provider of Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education (PTCE). PTCE Program #112-000-10-851-L03-T, initial release date: 2/26/2010, expiration date: 2/26/2013; Knowledge-based Activity

This recorded live presentation is now available as a homestudy.
Initial release date: Sept. 22, 2009; expiration date: Sept. 22, 2012
1.0 contact hours

Directions to View Presentation and Receive Credit
Participate in the linked webinar (must view in Windows Media Player, with the GoToMeetings codec) and review the handout, then complete the posttest and evaluation.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for pharmacists.

Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• define the various types of headaches.
• describe various non-pharmacological treatments of head pain.
• describe the difference in the triptans on the market.
• describe medication overuse for headaches.
• describe the various ways to help pharmacists in the treatment of head pain.

Presenter
Sahar Swidan, Pharm.D., BCPS, CEO and President, Pharmacy Solutions, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Program Fees
Members, $20; Nonmembers, $35

Additional Information
For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb at (517) 377-0240.

Continuing Education
This program has been approved for one hour of continuing education credit for pharmacists. The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests. NOTE: Due to new guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), certain changes must be made to the process by which MPA accredits continuing education for pharmacy technicians. MPA may choose to designate programs or home study articles as PTCE-accredited, rather than ACPE-accredited. However, even though MPA may accredit a program for technicians, it is the technician's responsibility to determine whether the subject matter is acceptable to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for recertification. Programs designated by PTCB to be appropriate for technicians pertain to the following topics: medication distribution and inventory control! systems, pharmacy administration and management, calculations, programs specific to pharmacy technicians, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, pharmacy law and pharmacology/drug therapy. Programs relating to functions outside the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians will not be accepted by PTCB.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Program #112-000-09-216-H01-P, initial release date: 9/22/2009, expiration date: 9/22/2012. This is a knowledge-type activity.

Pain Management Update

Pharmacists—Earn the required pain management continuing education credit with this home study.

This recorded live webinar is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through March, 2012, 1.5 contact hours

Directions to View Presentation and Receive Credit
Participate in the linked webinar (must view in Windows Media Player, with the GoToMeetings codec) and review the handout and take home points, then complete the pain managment posttest and evaluation: for pharmacists, for pharmacy technicians.

NOTE: The video download is a very large file. Please be patient as it loads.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Note: This home study was originally created as a live program webinar. The introduction prior to the presentation beginning and pre- and posttest discussion was intended for the live audience only. Home study participants must follow instructions below related to completing the posttest and evaluation.

Objectives
Pain management is important for ongoing pain control, especially if patients suffer with long-term or chronic pain. In today’s economy, many patients can’t afford health insurance and will turn to their pharmacist for recommendations on how to effectively manage their pain. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians need to be well versed on various management options.

At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to describe the difference between acute and persistent pain, discuss the physiology and pathophysiology of pain, and explain the principles of proper pharmacologic treatment of acute, persistent and cancer pain.

Presenter
Terry J. Baumann, Pharm.D., clinical manager, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI

Program Fees
For pharmacists: Members, $30; Nonmembers, $55
For pharmacy technicians: Members, $20; Nonmembers, $35

Additional Information
For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and Internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb at (517) 377-0240.

Continuing Education
This program has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for pharmacists. The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests. NOTE: Due to new guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), certain changes must be made to the process by which MPA accredits continuing education for pharmacy technicians. MPA may choose to designate programs or home study articles as PTCE-accredited, rather than ACPE-accredited. However, even though MPA may accredit a program for technicians, it is the technician's responsibility to determine whether the subject matter is acceptable to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for recertification. Programs designated by PTCB to be appropriate for technicians pertain to the following topics: medication distribution and inventory control! systems, pharmacy administration and management, calculations, programs specific to pharmacy technicians, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, pharmacy law and pharmacology/drug therapy. Programs relating to functions outside the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians will not be accepted by PTCB.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Program #112-000-09-201-H04-P, initial release date: 3/21/2009, expiration date: 3/21/2012. This is a knowledge-type activity.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is an approved provider of Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education (PTCE). PTCE Program #112-000-09-964-H01-T, initial release date: 3/21/2009, expiration date: 3/21/2012. This is a knowledge-type activity.

A View of the Flu – 2009 H1N1

Directions to View Presentation and Receive Credit
Participate in the linked webinar (must view in Windows Media Player, with the GoToMeetings codec), then complete the posttest and evaluation: for pharmacists, for pharmacy technicians.

NOTE: The video download is a very large file. Please be patient as it loads.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for pharmacists, student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to discuss the virology of the influenza virus, analyze the decision making sequence of events pertaining to the outbreak of Novel H1N1 and the outcomes of those decisions, and organize a response plan based upon decisions made in 2009 that can be applied to future crisis events of this nature.

Presenter
Greg Pratt, R.Ph., Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Michigan Pharmacists Association, Lansing, Mich.

Program Fees
For pharmacists: Members, $20; Nonmembers, $40
For pharmacy technicians: Members, $10; Nonmembers, $20

Additional Information
For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and Internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb at (517) 377-0240.

Continuing Education
This program has been approved for one hour of continuing education credit for pharmacists. The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests. NOTE: Due to guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), certain changes must be made to the process by which MPA accredits continuing education for pharmacy technicians. MPA may choose to designate programs or home study articles as PTCE-accredited, rather than ACPE-accredited. However, even though MPA may accredit a program for technicians, it is the technician's responsibility to determine whether the subject matter is acceptable to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for recertification. Programs designated by PTCB to be appropriate for technicians pertain to the following topics: medication distribution and inventory control! systems, pharmacy administration and management, calculations, programs specific to pharmacy technicians, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, pharmacy law and pharmacology/drug therapy. Programs relating to functions outside the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians will not be accepted by PTCB.

ACPE #112-000-10-212-H01-P; PTCE #112-000-10-919-H01-T

Initial Release Date: 7/30/10; Expiration Date: 7/30/13

1.0 hour of continuing education credit

Knowledge-based Activity

Michigan Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

 

Michigan Pharmacists Association is an approved provider of Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education (PTCE).

Review of Cultural Competence 
Lana White, Pharm.D., January/February 2008 Michigan Pharmacist

This article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through January 18, 2011, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

Election 2010: Make Sure to Exercise Your (Inexplicit) Right to Vote
Nick Norcross, CPhT, MPA Professional Practice Assistant, September/October 2010 Michigan Pharmacist

Contributions to this continuing education article were made by MPA legislative interns Adam Heffner, Holly McDermitt and Ben Strickland

This article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through Sept. 5, 2013, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

CMS Requirements for a Part D Program to Control Fraud, Waste and Abuse 
Brooke Jason, Pharm.D. Candidate, May/June 2008 Michigan Pharmacist

This article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through May 9, 2011, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

The Basics in HIV: What Every Pharmacist Should Know, Part 1
Jean C. Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIVE, May/June 2010 Michigan Pharmacist

This article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through May 5, 2013, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

The Basics in HIV: What Every Pharmacist Should Know, Part 2
Jean C. Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIVE, July/August 2010 Michigan Pharmacist

This article is now available as a home study.
Valid for credit through July 5, 2013, 1.0 contact hour.
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

Home Infusion Basics for the Non-Infusion Pharmacist
Karen A. Miron, R.Ph., July/August 2009 Michigan Pharmacist

This article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through July 5, 2012, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

Intergenerational Communication in Pharmacy
Brian Fase, Pharm.D., Nov./Dec. 2009 Michigan Pharmacist

This article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through Sept. 18, 2012, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

Getting Involved: A Look at Pharmacist Administered Immunizations
Shannon Ferguson, R.Ph., H. Brent Hubble, Pharm.D., MSCS, March/April 2009 Michigan Pharmacist

This article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through March 15, 2012, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

The Keys to Leadership
Cathryn Poll, Pharm.D. Candidate, March/April 2010 Michigan Pharmacist

This article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through March 5, 2012, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

How a Bill Becomes a Law
Almon Perry, Sept./Oct. 2009 Michigan Pharmacist

This article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through Aug. 23, 2012, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

Conducting Medication Reconciliation in Various Patient Settings
Beatriz Manzor Mitrzyk, Pharm.D., BCPS, Seema Ganatra, Pharm.D. Candidate, May/June 2009 Michigan Pharmacist

This article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through April 30, 2012, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation

The Pharmacist's Role in Smoking Cessation 
Patrick Kendall, Pharm.D. Candidate, July/August 2007 Michigan Pharmacist

This article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through July 1, 2010, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

Leaders in Health-System Pharmacy 
Leah Godzina, MPA Communications Assistant, Kathryn M. Lindsey, Pharm.D. and Tami L. Remington, Pharm.D.

Abbreviated article featured in March/April 2010 Michigan Pharmacist

The full article is now available as a homestudy.
Valid for credit through March 11, 2013, 1.0 contact hour
Read the linked article and then complete the posttest and evaluation.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Continuing Education Requirements
Participants must complete the home study evaluation and posttest. The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests.

Full continuing education information is included in the article. To process each article credit is $6 for members and $12 for nonmembers. For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and Internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb at (517) 377-0240.

The Michigan Medical Marijuana Act
By Almon Perry, MPA Legislative Intern
Valid for credit through Sept. 18, 2012, 1.5 contact hours

Directions to View Homestudy and Receive Credit
Read the linked article, then complete the posttest and evaluation.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• discuss the ballot proposal process, particularly as it pertains to the creation of Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Act.
• discuss the statutory tenants of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act.
• identify barriers that exist between state and federal law.
• explain the current challenges pharmacy professionals face for their patients who utilize medical marijuana.

Program Fees
Members, $6; Nonmembers, $12

Additional Information
For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb at (517) 377-0240.

Continuing Education
This program has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for pharmacists. The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests. NOTE: Due to new guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), certain changes must be made to the process by which MPA accredits continuing education for pharmacy technicians. MPA may choose to designate programs or home study articles as PTCE-accredited, rather than ACPE-accredited. However, even though MPA may accredit a program for technicians, it is the technician's responsibility to determine whether the subject matter is acceptable to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for recertification. Programs designated by PTCB to be appropriate for technicians pertain to the following topics: medication distribution and inventory control! systems, pharmacy administration and management, calculations, programs specific to pharmacy technicians, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, pharmacy law and pharmacology/drug therapy. Programs relating to functions outside the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians will not be accepted by PTCB.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Program #112-000-09-006-H03-P, initial release date: 9/18/09, expiration date: 9/18/2012. This is a knowledge-type activity.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is an approved provider of Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education (PTCE). PTCE program #112-000-09-988-H03-T, initial release date: 9/18/09, expiration date: 9/18/2012; This is a knowledge-type activity.

Pharmacy Advocacy: Protect the Patient, Protect the Profession, Get Involved!
Almon Perry, Sept./Oct. 2009 Michigan Pharmacist
Valid for credit through Aug. 23, 2012, 1.0 contact hours

Directions to View Homestudy and Receive Credit
Read the linked article, then complete the posttest and evaluation.

Intended Audience
This continuing education program was designed specifically for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Describe the value of pharmacy advocacy through grassroots involvement
• Define how pharmacy professionals can be an advocate and impact the profession through the legislative process
• List effective ways to communicate with elected officials in order to promote or influence legislation impacting the profession of pharmacy
• Explain the importance of Pharmacy PAC and the Pharmacy Response Network

Program Fees
Members, $6; Nonmembers, $12

Additional Information
For questions regarding continuing education, please contact MPA Director of Continuing Education Mary Farrington at (517) 377-0234. For questions regarding the Web site and internet requirements, please contact MPA Director of Communications Jill Cobb at (517) 377-0240 or MPA Communications Assistant Leah Godzina at (517) 377-0232.

Continuing Education
This program has been approved for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit for pharmacists. The passing score for each test is 70 percent. Upon successful completion of the test, MPA will mail you a continuing education statement of credit. A failed test may be retaken only once without additional cost within 30 days upon notification of a failing score. There are no refunds for failed tests. NOTE: Due to new guidelines established by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), certain changes must be made to the process by which MPA accredits continuing education for pharmacy technicians. MPA may choose to designate programs or home study articles as PTCE-accredited, rather than ACPE-accredited. However, even though MPA may accredit a program for technicians, it is the technician's responsibility to determine whether the subject matter is acceptable to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for recertification. Programs designated by PTCB to be appropriate for technicians pertain to the following topics: medication distribution and inventory control! systems, pharmacy administration and management, calculations, programs specific to pharmacy technicians, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, pharmacy law and pharmacology/drug therapy. Programs relating to functions outside the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians will not be accepted by PTCB.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE Program #112-000-09-005-H03-P, initial release date: 8/23/09, expiration date: 8/23/2012. This is a knowledge-type activity.

Michigan Pharmacists Association is an approved provider of Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education (PTCE). PTCE program #112-000-09-963-H03-T, initial release date: 8/23/09, expiration date: 8/23/2012; This is a knowledge-type activity.