Harrah's Las Vegas

September 29-October 1, 2010

Current Topics in Health Care: Series XV

Earn up to 15 hours of continuing education credit

Session 2: Pharmacogenomics: What You Need To Know For Patient Care

Date: 09/30/2010	Check-In and Breakfast:	7:00 am - 8:00 am
Date: 09/30/2010	Educational Session:	8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Peggy Piascik, PhD., RPh. Associate Professor Pharmacy Practice and Science Department University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.

At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

Define terms unique to pharmacogenomics.
Describe relevant drugs with genetic variation in drug response or ADR profiles.
Summarize available pharmacogenomic tests, appropriate uses and testing recommendations.
Outline ethical and legal issues associated with implementation of genome-informed medicine.
Describe the provider’s role in pharmacogenomics including barriers and uses in clinical decision making.

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Since 1979 University Learning Systems has provided clinically relevant, evidence based pharmacotherapy focused continuing education seminars for Physicians, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. We present evidence based drug information without commercial support. More about us…

Schedule

September 2010 - Las Vegas
October 2010 - Atlantic City
October 2010 -Waikiki Hawaii
November 2010 - Western Caribbean Cruise
December 2010 - Las Vegas
January 2011 - Boca Raton, FL
February 23-25, 2011 - Las Vegas
March 13-20, 2011 - Western Caribbean Cruise aboard the Allure of the Seas - NEW SHIP!
April 27-29, 2011 - Naples Grande, Naples FL
June 8-10, 2011 - Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, NV
June 11-18, 2011 - Alaska Cruise aboard the Coral Princess
September 14-16, 2011 - Las Vegas
October 26-28, 2011 - Maui, Hawaii
December 7-9, 2011 - Las Vegas

Comments by Students

Dr. Weart is an excellent, knowledgeable speaker. It was a pleasure to view his presentation.” Heather McKay, RPh. (Saugus, MA)
Dr. Bushardt, Excellent speaker, well informed, on top of what is happening today. – Ken Bladen, BS
”What a terrific surprise. Dr. Weart was phenomenal. I will in the future search for conferences with Dr. Weart.” Elyssa Del Valle, MD (Middlebury, CT)
Dr. Piaciask, is a great instructor, she clearly is a teacher/professor and conveys her ideas clearly and on the right level.- Marilyn Bumgarner, BS
”Dr. Weart is a good speaker and knows his topics well. Watching his video is the next best thing to being there." Zenaida Cruz, RN (Clifton Park, NY)
Dr. Bushardt, is knowledgeable and entertaining.- Billie Womeldorf, RPh
”The extent of information was outstanding and very relevant to my practice.” Traci Robinson, PharmD. (McDonough, GA)
Dr. Bushardt, was excellent - competent, informative and highly entertaining. – Lois Vuoncino, BS