This program in its entirety provides 15 contact hours (1.5 CEU) over three days,5 hours per day, of live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ACPE and pharmacology CE/ CME credit.
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Conference Sessions
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New Drug Update Part 1
1. Identify recent FDA drug communications, including but not limited to, labeling changes, warnings,new indications, new dosage forms, MedWatch alerts and CDC immunization schedules.
2. Discuss thenew drugs with respect to their pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, approved and unapproved indications.
3. Describe their adverse effects and drug interaction that may affect patient compliance.
4. Compare efficacy, dosage and cost to existing agents.
5. Discuss the patient oriented outcomes or evidence that may or may not exist for each of the new medications and when they may or may not be appropriate to recommend for selected patients.
6. Compare pharmacotherapy outcomes vs cost/benefit between newly approved agents and existing or lower cost agents.
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New Drug Update Part 2
1. Discuss the new drugs with respect to their pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, approved and unapproved indications.
2. Describe their adverse effects and drug interaction that may affect patient compliance.
3. Compare efficacy, dosage and cost to existing agents.
4. Discuss the patient oriented outcomes or evidence that may or may not exist for each of the new medications and when they may or may not be appropriate to recommend for selected patients.
5. Compare pharmacotherapy outcomes vs cost/benefit between newly approved agents and existing or lower cost agents.
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1. Discuss why individuals with profound autism have reduced access to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
2. Define polypharmacy.
3. Identify three reasons for polypharmacy in people with profound autism.
4. Apply deprescribing strategies to a clinical case example.
5. Define diagnostic overshadowing and evaluate factors that may contribute to it using a clinical case example.
6. Identify three common psychotropic side effects and assess how they contribute to aggression and self-injurious behavors in people with intellectual disabilities.
7. Distinguish between affective and mood lability and describe how those differences influence treatment planning.
8. Describe the diagnostic and treatmentdifferences of catatonia in people with and without an intellectual disability.
9. Formulate a treatmentplan for an individual with profound autism and excited catatonia
Conference Speakers
Dr. C. Wayne Weart | Pharm.D., BCPS, FASHP
Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Pharmacy & Outcome Sciences, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, MUSC Campus, Charleston, SC
Dr. Michael Cummings MD
Vice Chair and Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical SciencesUniversity at Buffalo,The State University of New York. Buffalo, NY
Kudos for Key West Speakers
'“Dr. Weart is the most knowledgeable speaker I have ever heard. I came to this program just to hear him speak.” - Pharmacist, Key West, April 2022, New Drug Update
“Exceptional speakers and experts in their fields. Very knowledgeable. Dr. Weart drug facts are phenomenal.” - Nurse Practitioner - Key West 2023 Seminar
“Really enjoyed Wayne and his evidence based approach to teaching and guidance. Enjoyed the humor and class interaction”. -Physician - Key West 2024 Seminar
Conference Credit
PHARMACISTS :University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. These programs are accredited for pharmacists.
| Session |
Contact Hours |
ACPE UAN |
Activity |
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Session 1 |
5 | 0741-0000-26-006-L01-P | Knowledge |
| Session 2 | 5 | 0741-0000-26-007-L01-P | Knowledge |
| Session 3 | 5 | 0741-0000-26-008-L01-P | Knowledge |
NURSE PRACTITIONERS/ NURSES: This course provides 15 contact hours (1.5 CEU) over three days, 5 hours per day, to fulfill the pharmacotherapeutics/ pharmacology requirements for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Category 1 Continuing Education Hours for certification renewal. The same hours submitted to renew certification may be submitted to a State Board of Nursing for re-licensure. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts formally approved continuing education sponsored by organizations accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
PHYSICIANS: Application to AAFP is in progress. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1. CME programs approved by the AAFP are eligible for Category 2 credit (or Category 1-A under special circumstances) through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Prescribed credit from AAFP. Physician assistants may report the number of hours stated above of Category I credit for completing this program.
CONSULTANT PHARMACISTS: Some consultant pharmacist boards accept University Learning Systems courses for recertification either as is or with board approval. Please contact your board regarding course approval and ULS with any questions.
CANADIAN PHARMACISTS: Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). This credit is applicable to health professionals who may require pharmacology credit.
CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive up to 15 MAINPRO-M1 credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Contact your respective board regarding approval
Conference Policies - Please review before registering.
In Person Conference Registration: Conference registration includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit. Spouses, family and friends are welcome and do not need to register unless they attend the educational sessions. Special seminar fees are available for non-professional accompanying persons who wish to attend one or more session (no special receipt, certification or credit issued).
Live Stream Webcast Registration: Includes live conference streaming, access to online course materials and documentation of continuing education credit.
Zoom Requires: An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) For More info: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/ articles/201362023-Zoom-system-requirements-Windows-macOS-Linux
Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.
Pharmacists: Please ensure that we have your NABP# and date of birth on file. ACPE does not allow us to provide you with paper statements of credit.
Statements of Credit: Should you need a paper statement of credit, you can access that information via CPE Monitor. All other professionals: An applicable paper Statement of Credit will be issued upon receipt of your post-conference paperwork.
Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.
Note: Approximately one 15 minute break per 2.5 hours. Credited hours do not include breaks.
Conference Registration Fees
| Option |
3 Day Fee |
2 Day Fee |
1 Day Fee |
| Live Stream | $550 | $398 | $199 |
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Discounted Advanced Registration |
$775 | n/a | n/a |
| Regular Registration | $825 | n/a | n/a |
| Advanced Registration NOT Staying at Hyatt | $975 | n/a | n/a |
| Regular Registration NOT Staying at Hyatt | $1025 | n/a | n/a |
Hotel Registration Fees
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Room Rate |
$479/night , Premium $529 |
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Address |
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa |
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Hotel Web Page |
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Online Reservations |
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/KWEST/G-ULS6 |
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Phone Reservations |
(305) 809-1234 Mention G-ULS6 |
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ULS Group Code |
G-UL26 |
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ULS Group Expiration Date |
March 23, 2026 |
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Hotel Taxes |
12.5% |
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Discounted Resort Fee |
$20.00/night + tax |
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Parking Fee |
Discounted Self $17.50/day |
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ULS Group Rate |
Hotel Rooms and Rates based on Availability and double occupancy. Rooms may sell out as conference date approaches. |
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Check-In/Out |
4:00 pm / 11:00 am |
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Jala Spa |
10% discount on pre-booked services |
RESORT FEE: A resort fee of $50.00, plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5%), per room, per night will be discounted to $20.00, plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.5%), per room, per night. Inclusions: Mobile Key featuring Apple Wallet Express Key; Access to Pressreader, a digital newspaper and magazine distribution service with over 7,000 publications worldwide; Access to pool noodles, inflatable floats and floating dock; Welcome drink upon arrival; 24 hour Fitness Center Access (featuring Pelotons); Complimentary 2 hour bike rental (per registered guest, per stay; Access to beach fire pits (lit nightly); Ponchos and use of hotel umbrellas; Hydration stations around pool and resort; Aftemoon poolside refreshments and chilled towels; Access to various on-site weekly hotel programming and entertainment including, but not limited to happy hours, cooking demonstrations, and local marine eco expcriences; Beach chairs for excursions; Daily live music featuring local and regional favorites; In room bath robes and slippers; Coco's Monkey Advcntures Gift Shop to help plan all excursions; Access to pool and hot tub facilities including pool chairs