Activity Expires: February 28, 2011
Activity Overview
Please read the following information about this continuing pharmacy education (CPE) activity before accessing the presentations using links located at the bottom of this page.
Accreditation for Pharmacists
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity provides 1 hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education credit (ACPE activity #204-000-09-441-H01P).
Methods and Format
This is an online activity consisting of audio and slides, a post-test, and an activity evaluation tool. Participants should claim continuing education credit for this internet-based educational activity only if they have not claimed credit for the live activity. Participants must view the entire presentation, take the activity post-test, and complete the course evaluation to receive continuing pharmacy education credit. A minimum score of 70% is required on the test for credit to be awarded, and participants may print their official statements of continuing pharmacy education credit immediately. The estimated time to complete this activity is 1 hour. This activity is provided free of charge.
Target Audience
This continuing pharmacy education activity was planned to meet the needs of pharmacists in a variety of practice settings, including large and small health systems, outpatient clinics, managed-care organizations, long-term care facilities, academia, and supportive roles, and those who care for patients with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Activity Content
Click here to view an overview of the activity content.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this knowledge-based educational activity, participants should be able to
- Describe the latest concepts in the pathophysiology, management, and prevention of type 2 diabetes.
- Discuss the potential for new therapies to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.
- Prepare an appropriate treatment plan for optimal glycemic control to prevent or reduce diabetes-related complications.
- Develop a pharmacy-based disease management program for type 2 diabetes.
- Identify strategies for reimbursement when providing diabetes self-management education and training.
Faculty
Susan Cornell, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA, FAADE
Assistant Director of Experiential Education
Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Downers Grove, Illinois
Curtis L. Triplitt, Pharm.D., CDE
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Diabetes
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Clinical Specialist
Texas Diabetes Institute
San Antonio, Texas
Disclosure Statements
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's Standards for Commercial Support and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education's Guidelines for Standards for Commercial Support, ASHP Advantage requires that all individuals involved in the development of activity content disclose their relevant financial relationships and that conflicts of interest be identified and resolved prior to delivery of the activity.
The faculty and planners report the following relationships:
Susan Cornell, Pharm.D., CDE, CDM
Dr. Cornell declares that she has served as a speaker for Abbott, Bayer, Merck, Novo-Nordisk, and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company. She also has served as faculty for the Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute.
Curtis L. Triplitt, Pharm.D., CDE
Dr. Triplitt declares that he has served as a speaker for Eli Lilly & Co. and Novartis.
Cathy Bowles, B.S. Pharm.
Ms. Bowles declares that she has no relationships pertinent to this activity.
Susan R. Dombrowski, M.S., B.S. Pharm.
Ms. Dombrowski declares that she has no relationships pertinent to this activity.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Merck.
Presentations*
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Current Concepts in the Pathogenesis and Approach to Treating Type 2 Diabetes
(15 minutes)
Presented by Susan Cornell, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA, FAADE
Improving Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: A Case-Study Approach
(30 minutes)
Presented by Curtis L. Triplitt, Pharm.D., CDE
Best Practices in Diabetes Education: Strategies for Medication Adherence and Reimbursement
(15 minutes)
Presented by Susan Cornell, Pharm.D., CDE, FAPhA, FAADE
*Allow additional time to complete the post-test and evaluation.
If you would prefer the podcast format of this activity, click here.
Download Post-Test
Click here to print the post-test for your reference. Please note that to be eligible for continuing education credit, you must go to the ASHP Learning Center and complete the test online.
Additional Resources
For additional information about this topic or to sign-up to be notified when new resources are available, visit www.ashpadvantage.com/cemornings.
