| Geriatric Assessment for the Senior Care Pharmacist Workshop Universal Activity Number : 203-000-10-161-L04-P 15.0 contact hours Dates November 12 & 13, 2010, Orlando, FL, held in conjunction with ASCP's 41st Annual Meeting and Exhibition Time Day 1, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Day 2, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Course Fee Members $299.00 Non-Members $499.00 Faculty Philip Kithas, MD, PhD Chief of Geriatrics Salt Lake City VA Medical Center Steve Moser, BSPharm, PharmD, FASCP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Veteran Affairs Center Description of Course The Geriatric Assessment for the Senior Care Pharmacist workshop is designed for pharmacists who aspire to develop their physical assessment skills. This physician and pharmacist-instructed program is an innovative approach in comprehending core techniques of the patient interview and assessment of the geriatric patient. The workshop will provide the necessary tools to understand and interpret the written physical examination section of the H&P, develop basic physical assessment skills, apply physical assessment findings to medication monitoring, and effectively communicate pertinent physical assessment findings to the healthcare provider. Patient interviewing, medical history taking, critical thinking, and triage skills will be emphasized. If you are a practicing geriatric pharmacist, or looking to enter this exciting specialty, you will find this course beneficial. The program will provide each attendee course syllabus and resource list. Each topic will include workshop periods for participant demonstration of skills and assessment by faculty. Physical contact with a workshop participant and/or instructor will occur during interactive physical assessment activities. Learning Objectives - Gain an appreciation for the medical history and physical (H&P) - Recognize normal physical assessment findings - Apply physical assessment skills to medication monitoring - Perform a focused medical history - Perform a general survey and assessment - Perform vital signs - Distinguish the techniques and the physical findings of an examination involving the: a. nervous system b. head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat c. skin, hair, and nails d. peripheral vascular and musculoskeletal systems e. thorax and lungs f. cardiovascular system g. abdomen h. female and male reproductive systems Attire Participants are asked to dress comfortably. Suggested clothing may include shorts, T-shirts, athletic jogging suits, hospital scrubs, sports/athletic bras, swimming/bathing suits, etc. Required Material Each participant is required to bring his or her own standardized stethoscope to this workshop. Below are lists of websites you can use to purchase a moderately priced, basic stethoscope. A Physical Assessment text is recommended, but not required. ASCP does not endorse these websites but found them helpful in planning for this seminar. A non-digital time-piece/watch with second hand is recommended. Possible sources for stethoscopes www.stethoscope.com www.reddingmedical.com/stethoscopes.cfm www.allheart.com/allheartscopes.html Physical assessment references and possible sources Bate’s Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 9th edition Patient Assessment in Pharmacy Practice, 1st edition (2nd edition available now) To ensure a valuable experience for all participants, attendance is limited to 40. Register Now!  This workshop is approved for the Professional Development Program for CGP Recertification. For more information call the ASCP Education Department at 800-355-2727.  The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. |
