Taking Action Against Skin Reactions
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ACPE Universal Program Number:
207-000-09-005-H01-P
Release Date: May 1, 2009
Expiration Date: May 1, 2012
Statement
of Need
Community
pharmacists are consulted by the public for a variety of self care
treatments due to their accessibility. With an estimated 5 percent of
the population suffering from chronic skin, hair, or nail conditions,
and many others from acute or seasonal skin disorders, it is important
that the pharmacist know which self care treatment is appropriate and
most importantly, when the patient should be referred to a primary
health care provider. Assessment of the condition and product
recommendation should take into account the individual’s age, chief
complaint and history, and skin lesion type.
Learning
Objectives
Upon
successful completion of this activity, the pharmacist should be able
to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin.
- State criteria for self-care treatment of common dermatological conditions.
- Determine criteria for referral and further evaluation of a patient's skin condition.
- Recommend nonprescription treatment of common dermatological conditions.
- Provide counseling tips to the public concerning over the counter dermatological products.
Target
Audience
The
target audience for this activity is pharmacists.
Instructions
for Participation
To
receive a certificate of completion that indicates your eligibility for
continuing education credit, you must:
- Review the content of the activity.
- Successfully complete the post-test (70% or higher).
- You will have two (2) opportunities to successfully complete the activity.
Your statement of credit will be issued immediately upon successful completion of the post-test and submission of the evaluation.
Fee
There
is no fee for this activity.
Accreditation
Pharmacists
NCPA is accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This activity will provide 2.0 contact hours (.20 CEU) of continuing
pharmacy education credit under the number 207-000-09-005-H01-P.
Faculty
Ann
McMahon Wicker, PharmD, BCPS,
is assistant professor of clinical pharmacy practice at the University
of Louisiana at Monroe (Baton Rouge campus) College of Pharmacy.
Jessica Helmer Brady, PharmD, BCPS, is assistant professor of clinical pharmacy practice at the University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy.
Disclosure
Declaration
It
is the policy of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and
integrity in all of their continuing education activities.
The author, sponsor, and publisher of this continuing education activity have made all reasonable efforts to ensure that information contained herein is accurate in accordance with the latest available scientific knowledge at the time of accreditation of this continuing educational ctivity. Information regarding drugs (e.g., their administration, dosages, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, special warnings, precautions) and drug delivery systems are subject to change, however, the reader is advised to check the manufacturer's package insert for information concerning recommended dosage and potential problems or cautions prior to dispensing or administering the drug or using the drug delivery systems.
Approval of credit for this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by NCPA of any product or manufacturer identified.
Any medications or treatment methods suggested in this CE activity should not be used by the practitioner without evaluation of their patient's condition(s) and possible contraindication(s) or danger(s) of use of any specific medication.
Software
Requirements
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