
COURSE CREDITS & HOURS
16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™16 ACPE Credits
4 Hours of Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioners
16.0 Contact Hours
COURSE FEES
$995 for Physicians, Attorneys, Psychologists, Pharmacists, & Dentists$750 for Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners
$595 for Nurses, Students & Others
TARGET AUDIENCE
PROGRAM PURPOSE
The curriculum will focus on the application of patient care management principles for several commonly seen conditions in primary and urgent care. There will be additional emphasis on improved recognition of skin conditions in the aging adult as well as the application of evidenced-based pearls to specific patient care scenarios. After the completion of this activity, the learner will have an improved grasp of the topics discussed.
- Update in Adult Immunization
- List New recommendations by CDC for adult immunizations
- List barriers to vaccine uptake
- Update of COVID-19 and status of COVID-19 immunization
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- List benefits of Stewardship
- List interventions to improve antibiotic use
- New developments in management of respiratory tract infections (RTIs)
- List common pathogens of RTIS
- List appropriate diagnostic studies and treatment of RTIs
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Disuss common pathogens associated with skin infections
- Utilize appropriate antimicrobial therapy based on exam
- Update on Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Describe the difference of asymptomatic bacteriuria from symptomatic UTI
- List appropriate antibiotics for UTIs
- Updaten on Sexually transmitted Infections (STIs)
- List diagnosis and treatment for common STIs
- Infectious Disease Pearls and Case Discussions
- Discuss the nuances of treating various infectious disease cases
- Managing the Chronic COPD and Acute Pneumonia Patient
- Utilize contemporary management principles in COPD and Pneumonia
- Updates in Hyperlipidemia Management
- Apply the most recent management guidelines for primary and secondary ASCVD Prevention
- Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis: The Impact on the Individual
- Recognize risk factors for osteoporosis and apply evidence-based screening.
- Describe the importance of aggressive treatment of Osteoporosis.
- Current Evidence in Obesity Management
- Define how the latest guidelines apply to the practical evaluation and treatment of patients who are obese; including weight management pharmacotherapy
- Atrial Fibrillation Management: Impacting Quality of Life and Stroke Risk
- Interpret practice guidelines for atrial fibrillation and identify appropriate anticoagulation strategies for atrial fibrillation
- Dermatologic diseases of aging skin for nondermatologic practioners
- Identify and apply treatment principles for common non-cancerous skin and nail disorders in the older patient
- 2021 Hypertension Guidelines and Controversies
- Recognize the principles of and the evidence for pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of the hypertensive patient
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Register your interest and receive a full quote at 800-422-0711 (US/Can) or direct/int'l tel: +1-727-526-1571 or register online.
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.