- Enhances pharmacist's current knowledge of the pathophysiology and
treatment of lipid disorders
- Educates pharmacists about the optimal treatment strategies for
patients at varying degrees of cardiovascular risk with various
comorbidities
- Introduces pharmacists to point-of-care testing technology which can
be used in the management of patients with lipid disorders
- Provides practical tools, techniques, and information to assist
participants in establishing successful pharmacist-conducted lipid
management services
Program Components:
- 11 hour (1.1 CEU) self-study modules with case studies and
assessment exam
- 8 hour (0.8 CEU) live seminar with final exam
- Fingerstick blood collection
- Interactive case studies
- Active participation
For expanded information on the program curriculum and agenda,
contact the Certificate Training Department by e-mailing ctp@aphanet.org or calling
202-429-7512.
Completion Information:
- Successful completion of the live seminar component involves passing
the final exam with a grade of 70% or higher. Successful completion of
this component will result in 8.0 contact hours of continuing education
credit (0.8 CEU). ACPE UPN: 202-XXX-06-112-L01*
- Successful completion of the self-study component involves passing
the self-study assessment questions with a grade of 70% or higher and
will result in 11 contact hours of continuing education credit (1.1
CEU). ACPE UPN: 202-XXX-05-147-H01.*
- To receive a certificate of achievement for the complete program,
participants must successfully complete both the live seminar and the
self-study components.
- CPN: 202-0010: Expires 07/13/08.
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Pharmacy-Based Lipid
Management was developed by APhA and supported by an
educational grant from Johnson & Johnson • Merck Consumer
Pharmaceuticals Co. |
*Specific UPN under which statement of credit is issued is dependent
upon the actual instance of the program completed.
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