About This Cruise
This seminar provides 15 contact hours of live pharmacy ACPE accredited CE and AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, NCC and AANP pharmacotherapeutics/ pharmacology CE/CME credit over three days, 5 hours per day.
Conference Information
Educational Objectives
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Session 1: February 16, 2026, 7:45 AM Check in, 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM Educational Program
Pumping Up Your Knowledge: Hypertension Management Refresher
1. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of hypertension.
2. Identify available medications for the treatment of hypertension.
3. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with hypertension.
Medication Adherence – Rx for Success: Enhancing Medication Adherence in the Outpatient Setting
4. Identify various reasons for medication adherence.
5. List available medication adherence tools.
6. Create a medication adherence plan given a patient case.
Overall Diabetes Refresher -Glucose Guru: Diabetes Management Refresher
7. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
8. Identify available medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
9. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Motivational Interviewing for Medication Adherence -Don’t Dictate: Motivational Interviewing Refresher
10. List the core skills of motivational interviewing.
11. Describe the four fundamental processes of motivational interviewing.
12. Create a motivational interviewing plan given a patient case.
Staying Cool in the Heat of the Moment: Sunburn Management Refresher
13. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of sunburns.
14. Identify available medications for the treatment of sunburns.
15. · Create a management plan given a patient with sunburns.
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Session 2: February 20, 2026, 7:45 AM Check in, 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM Educational Program
Shaping a Healthier Future: Obesity Management Refresher
1. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of obesity.
2. Identify available medications for the treatment of obesity.
3 Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with obesity.
Last Puff: Supporting Patients in Quitting Smoking
3. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of smoking cessation.
4. Identify available medications for the treatment of smoking cessation.
5. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient interested in quitting smoking.
Conquering Cholesterol Management: Hyperlipidemia Managment Refresher
6. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
7. Identify available medications for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. 8. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with hyperlipidemia.
Glucose Gamechanger: CGMs and Beyond
9. Describe current recommendations available for the use of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs).
10. List available CGMs on the market .
11. Identify a CGM or use given patient specific factors.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
12. Discuss the importance of interprofessional collaboration & communication in outpatient care.
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Session 3: February 21, 2026, 7:45 AM Check in, 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM Educational Program
Anticoagulation 101: Anticoagulants in the outpatient setting refresher
1. Describe current recommendations available for the use of anticoagulation in the outpatient setting.
2. List available anticoagulants on the market.
3. Identify an anticoagulation regimen given patient specific factors.
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Refresher
4. Describe current recommendations available for the delivery of Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.
5. List components of a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.
Common Conundrums, Practical Solutions: Tips for handling commonly encountered pharmacotherapeutic patient situations
6. Develop management plans for commonly encountered patient situations.
The Beat Goes On: Heart Failure Management Refresher
7. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of heart failure.
8. Identify available medications for the treatment of heart failure.
9. Create apharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with heart failure.
Tailoring Treatment: pharmacotherapeutic considerations for select special populations
10. Describe various pharmacotherapeutic considerations for special populations.
Speaker
SHARMON P. OSAE, Pharm.D., BCACP
Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, Albany Clinical Associate Professor
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Saint Joseph 2014
PGY-2 Ambulatory Care/Education Pharmacy Residency, Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center & Purdue University College of Pharmacy 2016
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Harris Health System, Houston, TX 2015
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Seminar Registration Fees
| Option |
Advanced Registration until November 10, 2025 |
Regular Registration |
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Physicians and Dentists |
$895 | $945 |
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Nurse Practitioners |
$695 | $745 |
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Nurses, Residents, Students |
$495 | $545 |
Please review Conference Policies before registering.
Accreditation
This seminar provides accredited continuing education credit for all pharmacists, nurse practitioners certified through ANCC, AANP and NCC, state licensed nurses, physicians and physician assistants.
See ULS Accreditation Information for specific details by profession.
Credit
This seminar provides 15 contact hours of live pharmacy CE and live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/CME credit over two days.
Session 1: 5 Contact Hours ACPE UAN 0741-0000-26-003-L01-P, Application
Session 2: 5 Contact Hours ACPE UAN 0741-0000-26-004-L01-P, Application
Session 3: 5 Contact Hours ACPE UAN 0741-0000-26-005-L01-P, Application
• Pharmacists: 15 hours of live ACPE credit
• Nurse Practitioners ANCC and NCC: 15 hours of ANCC pharmacology credit.
• Nurse Practitioners AANP: 15 hours of AAFP Prescribed credit/AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, 12 hours of pharmacology credit.
• Physicians and Physician Assistants: 15 hours of AAFP Prescribed credit/AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
• Nurses: 15 hours California Board of Registered Nursing and Pharmacology Credit.
Accreditation Statements
ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION (ACPE):
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
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS (AAFP):
PHYSICIANS: The AAFP has reviewed 7 -Night Perfect Day Bahamas Cruise February 15-22, 2026 Odyssey of the Seas Cape Liberty, NJ and deemed it acceptable for up to 15.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 02/15/2026 to 02/22/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.. A determination of credit is pending. 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).
Conference Policies - Please review before registering.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Includes workshop attendance, handouts and refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit*.
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. 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.
Spouses, family and friends are welcome and do not pay the conference fee unless they attend the educational sessions. Special conference fees are available for non-professional accompanying persons who wish to attend one or more sessions (no special receipt, certification or credit is issued).
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
Cruise Information
Itinerary
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Day |
Location |
Arrival |
Departure |
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2/15 |
Cape Liberty (New Jersey) |
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4:00 PM |
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2/16 |
At Sea (Seminar Day) |
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2/17 |
Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida |
11:59am |
8:00 PM |
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2/18 |
Day 4 Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas |
9:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
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2/19 |
Nassau, Bahamas |
8:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
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2/20 |
At sea (seminar day) |
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2/21 |
At sea (seminar day) |
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2/22 |
Cape Liberty (New York), New Jersey |
6:00 AM |
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Cabin Prices
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Room |
Price |
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4V Interior Stateroom |
$1284.84 |
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2N Ocean View Stateroom |
$1451.84 |
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4D Ocean View Balcony |
$1978.84 |
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
Per Person CRUISE plus Taxes & Fees $194.84 per person
Refundable deposit of $250 perperson is due at time of booking..
Airfare and roundtrip transfers are additional.
How to Attend
Book the cabin through Continuing Education Inc: 800-926-3775
Book the seminar through University Learning Systems 800-940-5860
The fully refundable deposit for this cruise is due by November 10, 2025. Act while cabins and rates are available.
To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures the company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
Prices are per person for double occupancy and include Taxes & Fees $155.87 per person. Other stateroom categories and single, triple or quad occupancy are available. Rates include all meals and entertainment, excluding specialty retaurants.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
Per Person CRUISE plus Taxes & Fees $155.87 per person
Cruise line reserves the right to impose a fuel surcharge up to $10/ day.
Rate includes: 5 Star ship, all meals-unlimited gourmet dining, and entertainment each evening.,
Passport required
Refundable deposit of $250 perperson is due at time of booking.
Attendees who do not book with Continuing Education Inc/University at Sea will be charged $50.00/cabin surcharge at point of registration.
Airfare and roundtrip transfers are additional.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Final payment due by October 20, 2025
Refundable Deposit: $250 towards cruise fare, per person at time of booking.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please review the policy applicable to this cruise with University at Sea staff.