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Overview of Texas Pharmacy Law, 2nd Edition (Mandatory)
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[1 contact hour] This continuing education course provides important background information on the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, their role in revising and adopting changes to the law, and important Texas State Pharmacy Law updates from Early 2021 through the first half of 2023. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR TEXAS PHARMACY LAWS OR RULES Mental Health Concerns and The Older Adult (Mandatory) 7 [6 contact hours] The healthcare worker meeting mental health needs will be able to view the older adult within the context of aging theories and identify interpersonal connection, biopsychosocial elements, and the assessment and treatment for common mental health problems in the older adult. The target audience is any healthcare worker who will assess, intervene, or treat mental health needs of an older adult client. Registered nurses, mental health technicians, mental health providers, case managers, and primary care healthcare workers can benefit from the perspective provided by this course. [2 contact hours] Pain is not always curable, and there are a number of approaches to its treatment. The appropriate treatment plan can vary significantly, depending on the cause of pain, patient-specific factors, and personal preference. A comprehensive pain treat- ment plan is often a multimodal approach, requiring the use of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options. A thorough understanding of the available therapies is necessary to provide optimal care to a patient in pain. This course serves as an overview of pain, its evaluation, and treatment (US National Library of Medicine, 2021). THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT Prescribing Controlled Substances Safely: A DEA Requirement (Mandatory) 44 [8 contact hours] THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Pain Management Awareness for Pharmacists, Second Edition (Mandatory) 34 Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Pharmacists, and Dentists care for patients with disorders in many health- care settings. Individuals may seek care for an acute illness or worsening of a chronic condition. Often, pain is the leading reason for seeking medical care. Appropriate prescribing practices are critical for all medications, but controlled substances require special attention. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) all have a role in controlled medication schedules. Prescribers must under- stand federal and state requirements for all controlled substances. This course will provide a general review of federal and state-controlled substance regulations and the prescribing practices for controlled substances. Additionally, substance use disorders are complex phenomena affecting many lives. This course also reviews common substance use disorders, including alcohol, anxiolytics, stimulants, hallucinogens, and tobacco/vaping. However, the focus is on clinical safety considerations [1 contact hour] This course focuses on how human trafficking occurs, ways to identify those who may be trafficked, safety protocols, and victim resources. This course meets the Human Trafficking requirement for Texas Professionals and is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION Heart Failure: Evidence Review and Management 89 [2 contact hours] Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome associated with increasing morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Despite evidence supporting guideline-directed therapy and management for reduction of morbidity and mortality, these medications are still underprescribed. According to the CHAMP-HF registry, among eligible patients, only 22% were prescribed essential heart failure medications per guideline recommendations ((Greene et al., 2018). Healthcare providers have an essential role in improving outcomes with heart failure by bridging the gap between guideline-directed recommendations and actual clinical practice. The learning outcomes of this activity will help clinicians understand this healthcare gap by reviewing the current evi- dence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations for HF treatment through analyzing clinical trials and guidelines. when prescribing non-cancer-related opioid medications for acute/chronic pain in adults. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE DEA’S REQUIREMENT FOR PRESCRIBING AND MONITORING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in Texas (Mandatory) 82
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PHARMACY CONTINUING EDUCATION
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