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Faculty |
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Professor of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Research Pharmacist
Creighton University Cardiac Center
Creighton University School of Medicine
Omaha, Nebraska
Financial Disclosure
Daniel E. Hilleman, PharmD, FCCP, has indicated the following relevant affiliation or financial relationship with a commercial interest: member of the Speaker’s Bureau for Bristol-Myers Squibb and Novartis.
The following reviewer, Cynthia A. Sanoski, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, hereby states that she does not have any financial relationships or relationships to products or devices with any commercial interest related to the content of this activity of any amount during the past 12 months.
Accreditation Statements
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Pharmacy: Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. UAN: 0430-0000-16-019-H01-P |
| Credits: 2.0 hours (0.20 ceu) Published: April 29, 2016 Expires: April 30, 2018 Type of Activity: Knowledge |
Media: Internet Fee Information: There is no fee for this educational activity. Estimated time to complete activity: 120 minutes |
Target Audience
This accredited activity has been designed for pharmacists.
How to Earn Credit
During the period April 29, 2016 through April 30, 2018 participants must 1) read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; 2) study the educational activity; and 3) complete the post-test and the evaluation form. To answer the questions, click on your selected choice for each answer then proceed to the next question. Once completed, click on Grade Exam at the bottom of the page. Your post-test will automatically be graded. If you successfully complete the post-test (score of 70% or higher), your statement of participation will be made available immediately. Click on the View Statement of Participation link and print the statement for your records. If you receive a score lower than 70%, you will receive a message notifying you that you did not pass the post-test. You will have 2 opportunities to pass the post-test. To receive Credit, you must provide your date of birth and NABP number. All Credit information will be uploaded into CPE monitor within 30 days.
Goal
The goal of this activity is to provide pharmacists with an update on heart failure (HF) therapeutics and management.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
| 1. | Describe the prevalence, pathophysiology, and etiologies of heart failure (HF). |
| 2. | Review recent changes in recommendations for the treatment of HF, particularly involving current research findings and newer/investigational approaches to HF. |
| 3. | Discuss approaches to decreasing hospital readmission rates for HF through discharge planning and patient education. |
| 4. | Address individual patient and disease characteristics to educate patients about appropriate care for HF. |
| 5. | Describe the rationale for individualizing the approach to HF management, taking into account newer management approaches. |
Required Computer Hardware/Software
Please ensure the computer system you plan to use meets the following minimum requirements:
| • | Operating System: Windows 98 or higher & Macintosh 2.2 or higher |
| • | Internet Browser (Mac & Windows): Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Safari 5.0.6 or higher, Firefox 3.0.3 or higher, & Opera 5 or higher |
| • | Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible |
This activity is sponsored by Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC and supported by an educational grant from Amgen Inc. |
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