Build Back Bone: Optimizing Osteoporosis Management in the Older Adult
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this application-based activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology of osteoporosis, including drug-induced osteoporosis (DIOP)
- Determine which available pharmacotherapy is appropriate for an older adult with multiple comorbidities
- Identify when it is appropriate to consider deprescribing a patient's bisphosphonate therapy
- Given a patient case, develop a safe and effective patient-centered therapeutic regimen and monitoring plan for an older adult patient with osteoporosis
Target Audience
Senior Care Pharmacists who provide expert advice on the use of medications to individuals and older adults and are committed to providing person-centered care, considering the complex interrelationships between disease states, nutrition, medications, and other variables.
How to Access Content
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Select “launch” to open the course. Click through the menu items in sequence to move through the course process to claim credit. You must complete the course in its entirety to claim credit
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Post-test be completed, with minimum score of 75%, before moving on to the evaluation.
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All courses contain an evaluation that must be completed
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Once you have completed the course evaluation, please confirm proper submission by checking your CPE Monitor/and or BPS portal (BCGP pharmacists) within 24-48 hours of course completion.
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If you need assistance, email the Education Department at
education@ascp.com
Claim Credit
UAN: 0203-0000-24-008-H01-P
Date of Release:01/15/2024
Date of Expiration: 01/15/2025 11:59pm ET
BCGP Pharmacists: To ensure successful transfer of BCGP credit, your ASCP profile must be updated with your correct BCGP Credential Number and BPS-IND# prior to course completion. *Please note, any edit/updates made to your BCGP credential information in your ASCP profile after course completion requires a re-push, please submit your completed transcript to education@ascp.com for a manual upload.
CPE & BCGP Credit: You must complete the post-test and evaluation by the expiration date to receive credit. You have three attempts to achieve a 75% or higher on the post-test. ASCP reports CPE attainment to ACPE and NABP via the CPE Monitor system. The course should be posted within 24-48 hours of evaluation completion. It is the responsibility of the participant to provide their correct date of birth (MMDD format) and NABP e-Profile ID on their member or guest profile on the ASCP Website.
Accreditation
ASCP is approved by BPS as a provider for the recertification of BCGP.
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider
of continuing pharmacy education.