About this Seminar
Educational Sessions
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.
All land based seminars are broadcast via zoom and offer the same live credit.
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Optimizing Drug Therapy and Avoiding Drug Injury in the Older Adult Part 1:
Discuss key physiologic and pathophysiologic changes of aging that impact drug therapy
Apply age-sensitive principles for medication dosing and management to patient scenarios.
Optimizing Drug Therapy and Avoiding Drug Injury in the Older Adult: Part 2 :
List nine key questions useful for identifying and managing inappropriate polypharmacy, such as unnecessary medication use in older adults
Apply practical tools to screen and appropriately manage complex drug regimens among older adults with or at-risk for drug injury
Discuss high-risk drug-drug and drug-dietary supplement interactions commonly encountered in primary care, including best practices in identifying and managing related toxicities.
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Discuss the burden of opioid misuse and abuse on the individual and society
Describe the fundamental concepts of pain management, including: a) addiction; b) tolerance; c) dependency; d) hyperalgesia; e) allodynia.
State key principles for assessing patients in pain, identifying risk factors and behaviors that are associated with opioid misuse, abuse, and addiction.
Describe the similarities and differences in the mechanism of action for opioids, cannabinoids and gabapentenoids.
Compare and contrast the benefits, risks and role of opioids, cannabinoids and gabapentenoids in managing pain.
Describe the best practice model for properly monitoring patients who are started on opioids, gabapentenoids and cannabinoids to minimize the risks of adverse reactions, over-dosage and inappropriate compliance.
Compare and contrast the following product formulations of gabapentenoids with respect to their benefits and risks in managing pain: a) gabapentin (Neurontin); b) Horizant; c) Gralise; and, d) Lyrica.
Compare and contrast the most common cannabinoids found in marijuana with regards to their benefits and risks in managing pain and other symptoms.
State the risks of combining opioids with: a) benzodiazepines; b) alcohol; c) gabapentenoids; and, d) cannabinoids.
Describe how to counsel patients and caregivers regarding the safe use on naloxone for opioid overdose.
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Managing Anxiety and Sleep Disorders: Drug and Non-Pharmacologic Considerations
Describe signs and symptoms of common sleep and anxiety disorders with a focus on older adults.
Discuss common anxiety disorders, including the neurobiological basis of disease, clinical presentation, assessment, and approach to treatment.
Recognize evidence-based treatments for insomnia and common anxiety disorders, including lifestyle, behavioral, and pharmacologic interventions.
Identify key parameters that warrant referral to specialty care for individuals with insomnia and/or anxiety disorders.
Optimizing Psychopharmacotherapy in Depression: Clinical Cases
Discuss pharmacologic management options within clinical cases of patients with depression.
Relate physiologic and pathophysiologic alterations of brain neurochemistry to symptoms of depression, including the genetic link and molecular basis of injury.
Apply clinical practice guidelines for antidepressant therapies.
Describe key parameters for medications used to treat mechanism, safety, tolerability, efficacy, cost, and simplicity of use. Best Practices in Chronic Kidney
Disease: Highlights from Latest Guidelines and Expert Recommendations
Describe the latest evidence and expert consensus guidance for the evaluation and risk assessment of individuals with CKD.
Discuss medications used to delay CKD progression and manage its complications, including mechanism of action, safety, tolerability, efficacy, price, and simplicity of use.
Review strategies to identify and manage cardiovascular risk in individuals with CKD.
About the Hotel Brookmere & Arbor Spa
Brookmere is your gateway to the finest experiences Saratoga Springs has to offer, combining luxury with the vibrant charm and rich heritage of this iconic destination. Our personalized concierge services ensure your stay is tailored to perfection, creating bespoke itineraries that make every moment unforgettable. From savoring the region’s finest cuisine to enjoying live music at stylish bars or exploring tranquil trails and mineral springs, we craft experiences that reflect your unique interests.
Saratoga Springs Center for the Performing Arts
About Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs is special due to its unique combination of naturally carbonated mineral springs, historic charm, world-class horse racing at the Saratoga Race Course, and a vibrant arts scene centered around the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), making it a year-round destination for health, history, culture, and equine sports, famously called the "Spa City"
Conference Information
Speakers
Dr. Reamer L. Bushardt, PharmD, PA-C, DFAAPA,
Professor, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions, Mass General Brigham, Boston, MA. PA in Primary Care. Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Journal of the American Academy of PAs. Principal Investigator Expansion of Practitioner Education in Substance Use Disorders Program, U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Dr. Gregory L. Holmquist, PharmD, CPE
Dr. Holmquist received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the School of Pharmacy at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is a board certified Oncology Pharmacist, an American Medical Association Certified Educator for Physicians on Endof-Life Care, and an American Society of Pain Educators Certified Pain Educator (C.P.E.).
Conference Credit
See ULS Accreditation Statements for more details.
| Session |
Contact Hours |
ACPE UAN |
Activity |
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Session 1 |
5 | 0741-0000-26-xxx-L01-P | Application |
| Session 2 | 5 | 0741-0000-26-xxx-L01-P | Application |
| Session 3 | 5 | 0741-0000-26-xxx-L01-P | Application |
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: 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.
Note: Approximately one 15 minute break per 2.5 hours. Credited hours do not include breaks.
See ULS Accreditation Statements for more details.
How to Attend
Book the seminar through University Learning Systems 800-940-5860
Book your room through the Hotel Brookmere
Conference Fees
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Registration Type
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Advanced Registration Expires 4/19/2026 |
Regular After 4/19/2026 |
| Live Stream |
$550/ 3 days, |
$550/ 3 days, |
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Staying at Brookmere |
$699 | $750 |
| Not Staying at Brookmere | $750 | $799 |
Please review Conference Policies before registering.
Hotel Reservations
| Room Type | Rate |
| Run of House Room |
Tues-Thursday $159/night| |
| Address |
Hotel Brookmere 500 Union Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
| Hotel Web Page | https:https://www.hotelbrookmere.com// |
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Reservations |
1-844-276-6563 |
| Check In / Out |
Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Guests arriving before 4:00 pm will be accommodated as rooms become available. Guest Service staff can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are not available. |
| ULS Group Expiration Date | April 18, 2026 |
| Hotel Taxes | All room rates are subject to all state and local taxes, currently 13.0% |
| Fees |
The rates also include complimentary parking and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. |
| ULS Group Rates |
Hotel Rooms and Rates based on Availability and double occupancy. Rooms may sell out |
If you don't make reservations and stay at the hotel where University Learning Systems has reserved a block of rooms, you must add the attrition surcharge to the conference fee. Staying at hotel with an offer other than the ULS Group such as through a third party booking, still requires payment of the Attrition Surcharge. Hotel Attrition Surcharge: $50. Surcharge is waived for commuting students.
ULS will verify all rooming/cabin information with the hotel /travel agent and the hotel /travel agent has the right to release pertinent information to ULS for all attendees. No credit will be reported until the Attrition Surcharge is satisfied.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Unfortunately we have recently experienced a rash of attendees not utilizing the ULS designated hotel or travel agent causing ULS to incur significant penalties.