Power Pak

Faculty

Rebecca Brady, PharmD

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
University Transplant Center Pharmacy
University Health System/University of Texas
Health Science Center San Antonio
San Antonia, TX

Earn FREE CE credits

Accreditation Statements

Pharmacy: Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

UAN: 0430-0000-17-028-H01-P

Credits: 2.0 hours (0.20 ceu)
Published: February 28, 2017
Expires: February 28, 2019
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 February 28, 2017 through February 28, 2019 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  To enhance pharmacists’ skills and knowledge in the management of iron deficiency anemia for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:

1. Identify the prevalence and risk factors of iron deficiency anemia for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD);
2. Review current recommendations for the use of iron supplementation for patients with IBD;
3. Discuss therapeutic selection and the safe and effective dosage of intravenous iron formulations for patients with IBD;
4. Analyze steps for balancing hemoglobin levels and minimizing safety risks for patients with IBD and anemia; and
5. Discuss institutional and patient-related barriers to the optimal use of iron for patients with IBD and identify the pharmacist’s role in decision making and the delivery of care.

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

Monitor Screen Resolution: 320 x 480 or higher

Media Viewing Requirements: Adobe Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, Flash Player & HTML5

This activity is sponsored by Postgraduate Healthcare Education, LLC (PHE)
and supported by an educational grant from American Regent, Inc.