| Fundamentals of Consultant Pharmacy Practice Workshop Universal Activity Number: 203-000-10-030-C04-P Contact Hours: 16 Dates November 9, 2010, Orlando, FL, held in conjunction with ASCP's 41st Annual Meeting & Exhibition Time 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fees ASCP member: $299 Non-member: $499 Faculty Carla McSpadden, RPh, CGP Director, Professional Affairs American Society of Consultant Pharmacists William M. Vaughan, RN, BSN Chief Nurse Office of Heath Care Quality State of Maryland Target Audience This intensive, practice-based workshop is designed for pharmacists and pharmacy students, who have an interest in or are new to the provision of consultant pharmacist services in skilled nursing facilities. Program Description The Fundamentals of Consultant Pharmacy Practice Certificate Program is designed to help pharmacists gain the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective consultant pharmacist. This workshop encourages participants to apply the knowledge gained in the self-study materials. In addition to reviewing the regulations pertinent to consultant pharmacy practice, faculty will assist participants as they work through "real-life" activities of the consultant pharmacist, including medication regimen reviews, preventing and correcting regulatory deficiencies, and working effectively with surveyors. Participants must have completed the self-study portion of this program, including the exam and case study, to participate in this workshop. The program elements include: • A self-study-based program that requires the purchase of ASCP's Consultant Pharmacist Handbook. • A live program consisting of 8 hours of interactive lecture, case studies, and role play • Post-program component that will focus on competencies related to consultant pharmacist services in the skilled nursing facility. Learning Objectives
Course Requirements Self-Study: Participants must successfully complete self-study reading assignments and turn in completed exam answer sheet at registration of live program. A score of 70% or better on the self-study exam is necessary to meet the practice-based activity requirements. Assignments and exam will be sent to registered participants on or about October 1, 2010. Self-study assignments and exam are based on the required reading from the required textbooks. Required Textbooks (not included in course registration fee): The ASCP Consultant Pharmacist Handbook available through Med-Pass Live Program Participants must attend and actively participate in the live eight hour workshop. Participants must complete post program assignment and return required materials demonstrating work completion. Statements of creditare provided upon completion of an evaluation of the self-study andlive program. Information to access the evaluation will be provided inthe live program. A certificate of recognition will be provided whenevaluations and post program materials are successfully completed. A minimum of 20 attendees must be registered by October 1, 2010 for this workshop to be held.  The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.For more information, call 1-800-355-2727, ext 137 |
