Continuing Education Course Listings

The South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

It is the policy of the South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions that all sponsored CPE programming present evidence-based information that is professionally objective and non-commercial / non-promotional.

The author and developer of this course have had no relevant financial relationships with any commercial entity having a vested interested in this material.

This course was developed under the guidance and review protocols of the Office of Continuing Education, South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions.

To receive 1.5 Contact Hours (0.15 CEUs) of continuing education credit, participants will read the provided article, answer the test questions, and complete the course evaluation. A test score of 75% or better is required to earn continuing pharmacy education credit. If a score of 75% (9/12) is not achieved on the first attempt, participants can complete one retest at no additional charge. Credit upload to a participant’s eProfile account will be completed within 2 weeks following successful completion of this course.

1. Understand the emerging trend to utilize pharmacists as care extenders in diabetes care.
2. Evaluate the history of present-day healthcare language and identify its shortcoming in diabetes care.
3. Analyze why the language used in diabetes care matters.
4. Apply the impact of a pharmacist's language on diabetes self-care.
5. Create examples of disengaging language used by pharmacists in diabetes care.
6. Remember two guiding principles for transitioning to person-centered language.

To receive 1.5 Contact Hours (0.15 CEUs) of continuing education credit, participants will read the provided article, answer the test questions, and complete the course evaluation. A test score of 75% or better is required to earn continuing pharmacy education credit. If a score of 75% (9/12) is not achieved on the first attempt, participants can complete one retest at no additional charge. Credit upload to a participant’s eProfile account will be completed within 2 weeks following successful completion of this course.

1. Summarize the epidemiology and pathophysiology of Parkinson's Disease.
2. List risk factors and protective factors for the development of Parkinson's Disease.
3. Identify medications that can cause drug-induced parkinsonism.
4. Name the different classes of Parkinson's medications and specifically identify which class agents fall into.
5. Identify appropriate monotherapy agents for the initial treatment of Parkinson's disease.
6. List agents that are contraindicated for use in Parkinson's Disease patients.
7. Counsel patients on the importance of adherence to Parkinson's medications

To receive 1.0 Contact Hours (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit, participants will read the provided article, answer the test questions, and complete the course evaluation. A test score of 75% or better is required to earn continuing pharmacy education credit. If a score of 75% (6/8) is not achieved on the first attempt, participants can complete one retest at no additional charge. Credit upload to a participant’s eProfile account will be completed within 2 weeks following successful completion of this course.

1. Define the term "medication error, sentinel event, and culture of safety ".
2. Describe common types of medication errors, identify factors that contribute to these errors, and who is in charge of preventing medication errors in the pharmacy.
3. List two free of charge medication error reporting programs.
4. Explain strategies for preventing common medication errors.

To receive 2.0 Contact Hours (0.20 CEUs) of continuing education credit, participants will read the provided article, answer the test questions, and complete the course evaluation. A test score of 70% or better is required to earn continuing pharmacy education credit. If a score of 70% (4/5) is not achieved on the first attempt, participants can complete one retest at no additional charge. Credit upload to a participant’s eProfile account will be completed within 2 weeks following successful completion of this course.

Pharmacist Learning Objectives

1. Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes in pregnant patients
2. Understand evidence-based management for common obstetric emergencies
3. Identify characteristics and symptoms associated with various obstetric emergencies
4. Provide pharmacologic recommendations when presented with a patient in an obstetric emergency
5. Review current treatment guidelines for the management of cardiac arrest in pregnancy

Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives

1. Define obstetric emergencies that occur during pregnancy/postpartum
2. Identify risk factors for obstetric emergencies
3. Understand the need for teamwork and communication during obstetric emergencies
4. Investigate the role of different pharmacologic agents in obstetric emergencies
5. Examine the role of pharmacy in the management of cardiac arrest in pregnancy

To receive 2.0 Contact Hours (0.20 CEUs) of continuing education credit, participants will read the provided article, answer the test questions, and complete the course evaluation. A test score of 70% or better is required to earn continuing pharmacy education credit. If a score of 70% (4/5) is not achieved on the first attempt, participants can complete one retest at no additional charge. Credit upload to a participant’s eProfile account will be completed within 2 weeks following successful completion of this course.

• Discuss the fundamental hemodynamic parameters that are affected by vasoactive medications and different types of shock
• Review general receptor pharmacology relating to the mechanism of action of common vasoactive agents
• Describe the mechanism of action, dosing, adverse effects, and place in therapy of various vasopressors
• Examine literature on vasopressor use and apply literature and guideline recommendations to different types of shock
• Evaluate the risks and benefits of peripheral vasopressor administration

To receive 2.0 Contact Hours (0.20 CEUs) of continuing education credit, participants will read the provided article, answer the test questions, and complete the course evaluation. A test score of 70% or better is required to earn continuing pharmacy education credit. If a score of 70% (4/5) is not achieved on the first attempt, participants can complete one retest at no additional charge. Credit upload to a participant’s eProfile account will be completed within 2 weeks following successful completion of this course.

Pharmacist Objectives

1. Review current treatment guidelines for post-cardiac arrest care in comatose patients
2. Discuss the targeted temperature management (TTM) process
3. Evaluate the risks and benefits of TTM
4. Analyze literature that influences current TTM practices
5. Predict how TTM may change in the future

Pharmacy Technician Objectives

1. Define TTM
2. Understand when and why TTM is used
3. Identify the possible risks and benefits of TTM
4. Investigate the role of different pharmacologic agents in TTM
5. Examine the controversy surrounding ongoing TTM use