USI to host Pharmacology Update Webinar October 25

The USI Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning (CHPLL) is hosting the 21stannual Pharmacology Update for Healthcare Professionals Webinar, an all-day virtual workshop, on Friday, October 25.

Back by popular demand is keynote speaker Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP, an adult and family nurse practitioner and owner of a nurse practitioner-owned and operated clinic in New Hampshire. Her family practice has won numerous awards, including Top Providers in New Hampshire 2020, Top 20 Fastest Growing Family Business and Top 20 Women-Owned Business in New Hampshire. In addition, she is the owner of Partner in Healthcare Education, LLC.

"This conference focuses on evidence-based clinical pharmacology needs of the patient," said Dr. Anita Hagan, Director of the CHPLL in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. "A variety of sessions will review the latest pharmacotherapeutic guidelines."

The target audience includes nurses, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists and professionals caring for patients in ambulatory and acute care settings. Participants will have an opportunity to review new therapies for the treatment of common chronic diseases, review the pharmacology and clinical use of select drugs, and discuss common practice scenarios.

The enrollment cost is $130, with discounts available for graduate and undergraduate students. Registration information can be found at USI.edu/pharmacology. For more information, email [email protected], or call 812-461-5217 or toll-free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584).

Continuing Education Information:

In support of improving patient care, the University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Successful completion of this activity provides 5.25 contact hours for nursing continuing professional development with 5.25 hours specific to pharmacotherapeutics, 5.25 contact hours for knowledge-based CPE activity for pharmacists and 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. MATE Act Requirements: 1.25 contact hours are attributed to the content requirements of the MATE Act. IPCE Credit: 5.25 contact hours.

The University of Southern Indiana is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #13378.