Date: This activity was pre-recorded on August 9th, 2021 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET. Participants must review in its entirety, pass the post-test with a score of 70% or higher and evaluate the course to receive full credit.
*This home study version was released on September 1st, 2021. Each user has 365 days of access post-purchase OR its expiration date August 1st, 2024, whichever occurs first. *This activity is NOT FL Consultant Approved
Cost: Free for Members | Non-Member Price: $15
Speaker:
Christine Lam, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BCGP
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice
University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy
Financial Disclosure:
Christine Lam discloses no relevant financial conflicts of interest with regard to this activity.
Target Audience:
This activity is intended for board-certified geriatric pharmacists who manage the care of older adults.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this application-based activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the normal changes of aging that affect fluid and electrolyte balance in older adults.
- Review common fluid and electrolyte problems experienced by older adults.
- Explain prevention strategies for fluid and electrolyte problems.
- Outline the current treatment of common fluid and electrolyte abnormalities tailored to older adults.
Continuing Pharmacy Education:
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
UAN: 0203-0000-21-045-H01-P
Credits: 1.5 CPE Contact Hours (1 hour of recorded content, 0.5 hours for post-test assessment)
Expiration: August 1st, 2024 by 11:59pm ET
How to Earn Credit:
Post-Test: You will have 3 attempts to achieve a 70% or higher on the post-test assessment.
CPE Credit: You must complete the post-test and evaluation within 365 days post purchase or by the expiration date, whichever occurs first to receive credit. 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.
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