Description

This course consists of 3 content modules on hormonal contraception, smoking cessation and opioid antagonists. Each module may be taken individually, or together as a full course. This course will meet the expected training requirements from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists to be able to prescribe hormonal contraception, nicotine replacement therapy, and opioid antagonists. Each module is designed to build on the pharmacist's existing clinical knowledge and prepare the pharmacist for the initial assessment, selection of appropriate therapies, and adjusting therapies based on patient outcomes. Course modules will have a significant focus on application of clinical knowledge to patient cases.

Credit Designation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education and the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. All conflict of interest has been mitigated. 
Hormonal Contraception: This activity is designated for 3.0 CPE contact hours (CEUs) through ACPE.
Smoking Cessation: Nicotine Replacement: This activity is designated for 1.0 CPE contact hours (CEUs) through ACPE. 
Opioid Antagonists: This activity is designated for 1.0 CPE contact hours (CEUs) through ACPE. 

Instructors

Jean Moon

Dr. Moon, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP, is a professor for the University of Minnesota (U of MN) College of Pharmacy and Associate Dean of Student Affairs, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. She has been teaching pulmonary medicine for about 10 years to national and local pharmacy professional audiences, including smoking cessation and motivational interviewing.

Laura Palombi 

Laura Palombi, PharmD, MPH, MAT is Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Minnesota – College of Pharmacy in Duluth and has an appointment as an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Dr. Palombi graduated with her PharmD from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2012 and completed a PGY1 residency with the University of Minnesota’s ambulatory care pharmacy program in 2013. 

Laura Palombi has been working with rural and Tribal communities to address opioid use and overdose for a decade.

Chrystian Pereira

Chrystian Pereira, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP, is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in the department of Pharmaceutical Care and Health Systems. He has been teaching pharmacotherapy at the College of Pharmacy since 2006 and been lecturing on smoking cessation at UMMC Family Medicine Residency since 2004. 

Sarah Westberg

Dr. Westberg is currently Associate Dean for Professional Affairs and a Professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota.  She graduated with her Pharm.D. from Drake University, completed a Pharmaceutical Care Leadership Residency at the University of Minnesota, and then joined the University of Minnesota faculty.  During her career she has provided comprehensive medication management services in family medicine, internal medicine, and women’s health clinics.  She is dedicated to teaching future pharmacists to provide patient-centered care, and works passionately to increase the opportunities and sustainability of pharmacists services to improve the health and lives of our patients and communities.

Objectives

Hormonal Contraception

Sarah Westberg, PharmD,FCCP, BCPS
Professor, College of Pharmacy 
University of Minnesota | College of Pharmacy Listing

Objectives:

• Identify mechanisms of action of hormonal contraceptive agents.
• Describe initiation, contraindications, precautions, and adverse effects of all hormonal contraceptives, including drug-drug interactions.

• Describe the MN Board of Pharmacy prescribing protocol for self-administered hormonal contraceptives.
• Assess a patient and determine most appropriate hormonal contraception, in alignment with evidence, clinical guidelines (CDC MEC), and individual patient characteristics and preferences.

• Develop an appropriate care plan, including education and follow-up for a patient using hormonal contraception.
• In a patient experiencing side effects from CHCs, identify hormone imbalance causing the side effect & recommend appropriate changes.

Opioid Antagonists objectives

Presenter: 

Laura Palombi, PharmD, MPH, MAT, AE-C
Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy 
University of Minnesota 
Bio Sketch and Disclosure | College of Pharmacy listing

Learning Objectives

• State some factors that can increase risk of opioid overdose
• Identify signs and symptoms of opioid overdose
• Identify steps in responding to an opioid overdose including administration of naloxone
• Describe legal considerations for prescribing, dispensing, possessing, and administering naloxone in Minnesota
• Review resources to access naloxone

Opioid Antagonists objectives

Presenter: 

Laura Palombi, PharmD, MPH, MAT, AE-C
Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy 
University of Minnesota 
Bio Sketch and Disclosure | College of Pharmacy listing

Learning Objectives

• State some factors that can increase risk of opioid overdose
• Identify signs and symptoms of opioid overdose
• Identify steps in responding to an opioid overdose including administration of naloxone
• Describe legal considerations for prescribing, dispensing, possessing, and administering naloxone in Minnesota
• Review resources to access naloxone