• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  In Module 1, the rationale and value behind community pharmacy-based CLIA-waived point-of-care (POC) testing services will be reviewed.  The basics of offering POC testing services and managing a CLIA-waived laboratory, including training and regulatory requirements, are presented.  Additionally, the roles and responsibilities of various pharmacy personnel are reviewed.
  

  Handouts

  • Slide Document :   23013L04_2pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   23013L04_6pp.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   POCT Preceptor Guidance Document.pdf Download

  • Slide Document :   POCT Participant Guidance Document.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacy Technician

  Specify OSHA and related safety considerations as they apply to POCT

  List the roles of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in offering CLIA-waived POC testing services

  Specify biohazard waste handling and disposal considerations for POC testing services

  List personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to protect patients and those administering tests

  Describe steps to take to confirm and protect patient identity during a POCT encounter

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-931459

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-23-013-L04-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

  Michael  Klepser, PharmD, FCCP, FIDP Professor, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy

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