Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Reducing the Risk of Primary Breast Cancer: Guidance for Shared Decision Making- Compare the effectiveness of tamoxifen, raloxifene, and tibolone in the general population and specific subpopulations of at-risk women. Evaluate key differences in side effects, harms, persistence, and adherence associated with tamoxifen, raloxifene, and tibolone. Apply the findings in clinical settings to help at-risk women make informed and shared decisions about whether to use risk-reducing medications. 1 .0 Free Contact Hour which includes 0.5 hours of pharmacology (+MD, PA, RN, RPh, MA, CM, CHES)
New Drug Update 2011- It is imperative that clinicians be familiar with new medications, how these medications may be utilized and most importantly, with which products an interaction may occur. This course will provide the clinician with an overview of the various medication approvals from 2010 and 2011, as well as many of the label changes and updates that have occurred. 1.4 Contact Hours- 1.4 Hours of Pharmacology Link to post test
Helping patients manage cough, cold & flu- Describe the epidemiology, etiology, symptomatology & therapeutic options available for treating cough, cold & flu in adults & children. Counsel patients & caregivers on strategies that may help prevent cough, cold & flu. Identify conditions & patient populations when non-pharmacologic options, including humidifiers & vaporizers, are appropriate. Respond to commonly asked questions that patients & caregivers may have about prevention & treatment of cough, cold & flu, including special considerations for children, pregnant women & the elderly. Distinguish between situations where selfcare using non-prescription drug therapy for cough, cold & flu are appropriate & when additional treatment or referral is necessary. 1.0 Free Contact Hours- 1.0 Hours of Pharmacology
Returning from War with Invisible Wounds-Discuss the etiology and prevalence of mental and behavioral health issues among today's soldiers. Examine the impact of trauma exposure on mental health and high-risk behaviors among soldiers. Assess the underlying neuropathophysiology of mental and behavioral changes as related to brain injury and posttraumatic stress. Evaluate interventions to mitigate the mental and behavioral health consequences of war affecting soldiers, their families, and the military health system. 1.0 Free Contact Hours
(+MD, PA, RN, CM)
NEW! Soy and the New Dietary Guidelines- (The Soy Connection) For the first time in a decade, the new Dietary Guidelines address the role of animal and plant protein in health outcomes. Protein foods from plant sources, including soy, contribute to the advised nutrient dense total dietary pattern that can help maintain calorie balance while meeting many of the other recommendations and nutrient requirements. A general theme that Americans are “overfed and undernourished” prevails throughout the 2010 Dietary Guidelines. 1.0 Free Contact Hours Link to Post-Test
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