• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  In this course, pharmacy technicians will receive a concise introduction to three common chronic conditions: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. Attendees will gain insight into the underlying mechanisms, risk factors, and complications associated with each of these conditions. Additionally, participants will explore the medications used in the treatment of these conditions, including their side effects, drug interactions and contraindications. By the end of the course, participants will have a well-rounded understanding of the fundamental aspects of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, enabling them to better comprehend their management and treatment approaches.
  

  Handouts

  • Slide Document :   23189H01_2pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   23189H01_6pp.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacy Technician

  Recognize the most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabet

  Identify the therapeutic goals and recommended lifestyle changes for managing each of the mentioned conditions

  List key adverse effects, potential drug interactions, and contraindications associated with antihypertensive drugs, lipid-lowering medications, and anti-diabetic agents

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-1086078

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-23-189-H01-T
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Kevin  Hope, RPh Senior Director of Continuing Education, PharmCon

  Haley  Gardner, PharmD Candidate, University of South Carolina Pharmacy Extern, PharmCon

This continuing education activity is held as copyright by PharmCon, Inc. Through this notice, PharmCon, Inc. grants permission of its use for educational purposes only. These materials may not be used, in whole or in part, for any commercial purposes without prior permission in writing from the copyright owner(s).