This conference provides 15 contact hours of pharmacy CE and (1.5 CEU) of live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/CME credit over three days.
Session 1: New Drug Part 1, Respiratory/ Asthma and COPD, Respiratory Antibiotic Update
Session 2: Cardiovascular Topics, Diabetes, Lipids, Hypertension, Obesity
Session 3: New Drugs Part 2, Functional Bowel Disorders, Avoiding Malpractice and Litigation
IN PERSON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or refreshments during the meetings and documentation of live continuing education credit.
LIVE STREAM WEBCAST REGISTRATION: Includes live conference streaming, access to online course materials and documentation of live continuing education credit
https://www.outrigger.com/offers/okr/escape-to-kona
Venue Overview
A former playground of Hawaiian royalty, the Kona coast and Keauhou Bay provide endless opportunities to explore the natural beauty, history and culture of the Island of Hawaii. From cultural tours to getting up close with manta rays, OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa connects you with everything that makes the island such a special place.
See: https://www.outrigger.com/hawaii/hawaii-big-island/outrigger-kona-resort-and-spa/activities
Educational Sessions / Learning Objectives
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7:30 AM Check in and Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM Educational Program.
New Drugs Part 1:
1. Identify 10 – 20 new medications.
2. Discuss the use, side effects, drug-drug interactions, and benefits of each of the medications.
3. Discuss updates related to labeling, indications, risks associated with various medications.
Asthma
4. Identify statistics regarding asthma.
5. Discuss the signs and symptoms of asthma.
6. Discuss pharmacologic treatment options for asthma.
COPD
7. Identify statistics regarding COPD.
8. Discuss the signs and symptoms of COPD.
9. Discuss treatment options for COPD.
Respiratory Antibiotic Update-
10. Identify statistics related to incidence/prevalence of various respiratory conditions.
11. Discuss the signs and symptoms of pneumonia, ABRS, AOM, AECB.
12. Discuss treatment pharmacologic options for the above conditions.
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Diabetes
1. Discuss the impact of diabetes mellitus in the United States.
2. Discuss the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for the patient with Type 2 diabetes.
3. Compare and contrast pharmacologic options.
AHA/ACC Guidelines for the Management of Lipid Disorders-
4. Identify complications associated with hyperlipidemia.
5. Discuss the newest AHA Lipid guidelines and pharmacotherapeutic recommendations.
6. Discus nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic options for the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
New Therapies for Resistant Hypertension-
7. Discuss the definition of resistant hypertension.
8. Identify the work up for the patient with resistant hypertension.
9. Discuss the treatment options for patients with resistant hypertension.
Obesity Case Studies:
10. Discuss the health risks associated with obesity.
11. Identify the various behavioral modalities utilized to assist with weight loss.
12. Discuss pharmacologic strategies for weight stabilization or loss in the overweight or obese individual.
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New Drugs Part 2
1.Identify 10 – 20 new medications.
2.Discuss the use, side effects, drug-drug interactions, and benefits of each of the medications.
3.Discuss updates related to labeling, indications, risks associated with various medications.
Functional bowel Disorders
4. State the incidence and occurrence of functional bowel disorders in men and women.
5.Differentiate functional bowel disorders by clinical presentation.
6.Outline a pharmacologic plan of care for those individuals with functional bowel disorders.
Immunizations
7. Identify the 2024 recommended vaccinations and schedule for individuals across the lifespan.
8. Discuss the benefits and side effects of the various vaccines for individuals across the lifespan.
9. Discuss strategies to improve vaccine hesitancy.
Prescribing Safely: Avoiding Malpractice and Litigation
10. Discuss the most common mechanisms for drug-drug interactions.
11. Discuss techniques to ensure safe prescribing.
12. Review cases involving prescribing errors and medical malpractice cases.
Speaker Information
Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
Adult and family nurse practitioner and owner of a nurse practitioner owned and operated clinic in New Hampshire, recognized in Top Providers in New Hampshire 2020, Owner of Partners in Healthcare Education, Past President of NPACE. DR Wright has disclosures with Pfizer, Moderna, Merck, Sanofi, Seqirus, Novavax, AbbVie and Pfizer; Idorsia; Exact Sciences; AstraZeneca.
Hotel Room Rates
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Resort View $299, |
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Address |
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa |
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Online Reservations |
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Phone Reservations |
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ULS Group Code . |
251013ULSM. |
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ULS Group Expiration Date |
Monday, September 15, 2025 |
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Hotel Taxes |
18% |
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Discounted Resort Fee |
Waived |
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Parking Fee |
Free Self Parking |
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Attrition Fee if not staying at ULS hotel. |
$200 |
Conference Fees
| Option |
3 Day Fee |
2 Day Fee |
1 Day Fee |
| Live Stream | $550 | $398 | $199 |
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Discounted Advanced Registration |
$750 | n/a | n/a |
| Regular Registration | $799 | n/a | n/a |
| Advanced Registration NOT Staying at Outrigger | $950 | n/a | n/a |
| Regular Registration NOT Staying at Outriggret | $999 | n/a | n/a |
IN PERSON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit.
LIVE STREAM WEBCAST REGISTRATION: Includes live conference streaming, access to online course materials and documentation of continuing education credit
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IN PERSON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit*.
LIVE STREAM WEBCAST REGISTRATION: Includes live conference streaming, access to online course materials 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. 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-macOSLinuxItem description
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PHYSICIANS: The AAFP has reviewed Primary Care Update Kona October 13-15, 2025 OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa and deemed it acceptable for up to 15.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 10/13/2025 to 10/15/2025. 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).
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.
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 his program.
PHARMACISTS/PHARMACIST TECHNICIANS:
UNIVERSITY LEARNING SYSTEMS IS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION (ACPE) AS A PROVIDER OF CONTINUING PHARMACY EDUCATION.
SESSION 1: 5 CONTACT HRS ACPE UAN 0741-0000-25-023-L01-P, ACTIVITY: KNOWLEDGE
SESSION 2: 5 CONTACT HRS ACPE UAN 0741-0000-25-024-L01-P, ACTIVITY: KNOWLEDGE
SESSION 3: 5 CONTACT HRS ACPE UAN 0741-0000-25-025-L05-P, ACTIVITY: KNOWLEDGE
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.
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). .
OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Contact your respective board regarding approval.
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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.
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Advance written notice is required for any refund consideration.
•Up to the Advanced Registration Deadline: Cancellations are subject to a $50 processing fee per person or you may apply your full registration one time to another program attended within 12 months.
•After Advanced Registration Deadline: No refunds, although conference registration less $50 processing fee may be applied one time to another program attended within 12 months.
•Two weeks before the start of the conference: No refunds or application of registration to another program for cancellation, nonappearance or partial attendance. No refunds due to airline delays or cancellation of flights. With the exception of Canada, we offer no international refunds. Refunds processed by original form of payment or by check only. Refunds may take 2-4 weeks to process after notification of cancellation.