FACULTY
PETER WANNIGMAN, RPH, ND
Pharmacist
Naturopathic Doctor
La Jolla, California

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Pharmacy
Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
UAN: 0430-0000-10-026-H01-P; 0430-0000-10-026-H01-T
Credits: 2.0 hours (0.20 ceu)

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Knowledge

Media: Internet

Estimated time to complete activity: 120 minutes.

PROCEDURE
Please complete the posttest questions and activity evaluation online at: www.powerpak.com (a username and password are required to access your account). Upon passing the exam with a score of 70% or better, you can print out your statement of credit immediately. You can also view your test history at any time and print out duplicate statements from the Web site.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This accredited activity has been designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

PROGRAM GOALS
To provide pharmacists with an enhanced understanding of head lice infestation and current treatment modalities and strategies to educate, counsel, and monitor patients with head lice infestation.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

1. Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of head lice infestation;*
2. Evaluate the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic profiles of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription treatments for head lice infestation;*
3. Discuss issues associated with resistance to treatments for head lice infestation;*
4. Describe preventitive measures for head lice infestation;* and
5. Discuss strategies that pharmacists can employ to educate, counsel, and monitor patients who have head lice infestation.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use and Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC (PHE) and Hyland's Inc. Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patients’ conditions, and possible contraindications on dangers in use, (review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information) and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

The author, sponsor, and publisher of this continuing education activity have made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all information contained herein is accurate in accordance with the latest available scientific knowledge at the time of acceptance for publication. However, because information regarding drugs (their administration, dosages, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, special warnings, precautions, etc.) is subject to constant change, the reader is advised to check the manufacturer’s package insert for information concerning recommended dosages and potential problems and cautions prior to dispensing or administering the drug. Special precautions should be taken when a drug is new, or highly toxic, or is unfamiliar to the dispenser or administrant. This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Neither the publisher nor sponsor promotes the use of any agent outside of approved labeling. Statements made in this monograph have not been evaluated by the FDA. Nutritional products discussed are not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease.