Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Older Adults
This interactive BCGP recertification webinar will provide pharmacists with the opportunity to apply knowledge related to appropriate use of pharmacotherapy for cardiovascular risk reduction in older adults with multiple cardiovascular disease states. Pharmacists will work through interventions related to appropriate drug therapy selection and construct a plan to optimize drug therapy and monitor for therapeutic outcomes for these problems.
Note
This course is NOT FL Consultant Approved.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this application-based activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate risk versus benefit of use of pharmacotherapy for cardiovascular risk reduction in older adults.
- Construct a treatment plan for a patient with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk based on clinical assessment and goals of care.
- Devise a strategy for monitoring therapeutic outcomes after interventions related to nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment options for ASCVD risk reduction.
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.
Speaker
Laura Tsu, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, BCCP
Associate Professor
Chapman University School of Pharmacy
May Mak, PharmD, APh, BCGP, CDCES
Associate Clinical Professor
Chapman University School of Pharmacy
Financial Disclosure
May Mak does not have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies
Laura Tsu does not have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies
May Mak and Laura Tsu disclose no relevant financial conflicts of interest with regards to this activity.
None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies
How to Access Content
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Once you have purchased/enrolled in an activity, select “Launch”, at the top of the activity information page to open the course. Click through the left-hand menu items, in sequence, to progress through the course. You must complete the course in its entirety to claim credit.
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All courses contain an evaluation that must be completed for full CPE credit by expiration date. No exceptions or extensions permitted.
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If you need assistance, email the Education Department at
education@ascp.com
Claim Credit
UAN: 0203-9999-24-043-H01-P
Date of Release:: 07/01/2024
Date of Expiration: 07/01/2025 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. The participant is responsible for providing their correct date of birth (MMDD format) and NABP e-Profile ID on their member or guest profile on the ASCP Website.
This educational activity was developed by the American Society of Consulting Pharmacists (ASCP) in collaboration with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). To study a case about this topic through APhA, please visit the catalog to learn more. ASCP members will receive the APhA member rate when using this code: ASCPMBR
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.