Las Vegas at night.
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.
Prefer not to travel or sit in the meeting space? Join us via live stream webcast & earn live CE/CME!
Miss the meeting? You can usually watch online cme courses that were recorded at the live event.
Join us for this pharmacology continuing medical education CME at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, amidst the vibrant nightlife, shows and fine dining of Las Vegas.
Speakers
Session 1: Joshua Caballero, PharmD, BCPP,
FCCP
Associate Professor (Limited Term)for Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. Dr. Caballero served in psychiatric clinical positions in Harlingen, TX; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and Miami, FL. Focused on the academic and research arenas ofhigher education, he has been on faculty at the University of Texas at Austin and Pan American; Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale
Session 2: Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNPBC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
Adult and family nurse practitioner and owner of a nurse practitioner owned and operated clinic in New Hampshire, Owner of Partners in Healthcare Education, Past President of NPACE.
Session 3: Christopher M. Bland, Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCPS
Clinical Professor, Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, St. Joseph’s/ Candler Health System, Savannah, Georgia. Co-founder of SERGE-45, practice-based research network, co-founder of TeachMePharm, drug therapy teaching platform.
Educational Sessions
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Wednesday December 6, 2023: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program Psychiatric Potpourri: What’s new in the world of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s disease
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
1. Describe the pharmacologic properties and role of newer antipsychotic agents. 2. Recognize differences between recent long acting injectable antipsychotics. 3. Discuss newer treatment strategies for Alzheimer’s Disease. 4. Identify recent treatment options for managing psychiatric complications in Alzheimer’s disease. 5. Discuss traditional agents used to manage depression, anxiety and PTSD. 6. Identify the role of newer agents in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. 7. Recognize cardio- vascular adverse effects of psychiatric medications. 8. Discuss the impact of genetics on drug response and its role in the pharmacologic management of patients. 9. Explain specific important pharmacokinetic variations with pharmacologic agents in the treatment of mood disorders.
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Thursday December 7, 2023: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program
New Drug Update 2023: 1) Identify new primary care medications approved in 2022-23. 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. Outpatient Protocols for Post-COVID (Long-COVID) Syndrome: Acute Management and Long-Term Surveillance : 4. Review diagnostic criteria for Post-Covid Syndrome. 5. Identify symptoms associated with Post-Covid Syndrome. 6. Discuss treatment options for the patient with post-covid syn- drome. Post Herpetic Neuralgias: 1. Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia. 2. Identify signs and symptoms of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia. 3. Discuss acute treatment options for the individual with herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia
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Friday December 8, 2023: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program
Updates in Pharmacotherapy for Weight Loss, Drug Interaction Overview, Infectious Disease and Polypharmacy
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
Obesity and Weight Loss :
1) Review risk factors and criteria within obesity
2) Describe appropriate patient populations for weight loss pharmacotherapy.
3) Delineate key characteristics of various pharmacotherapy options including GLP-1 agonists.
4) Apply knowledge within patient cases to select an appropriate pharmacotherapy option.
Drug Interaction Overview:
1) Identify common drug interaction mechanisms including cytochrome P450 enzymes.
2) Identify relevant clinical drug interactions for common medications.
3) Delineate assessment and management strategies for each drug interaction.
New Antimicrobials, Penicillin Allergy De-labeling, Shorter Durations of Therapy, and IV to PO conversion and new HIV PreP:
1) Review various new FDA-approved antimicrobials.
2) Evaluate these agents critically for use in clinical practice.
3) Review new drugs for prevention of HIV infection (HIV PreP) in high risk individuals.
4) Discuss penicillin allergies including long-term implications.
5) Describe process and recent data supporting intervention strategies to de-label patients.
6) Describe disease states for which shorter durations of therapy data are growing.
7) Review data for which IV to PO conversion is growing for complicated infections.
Polypharmacy in the Elderly:
1) Recognize factors leading to polypharmacy in the elderly.
2) Define inappropriate medications for elderly patients.
3) Describe tools to screen patients for polypharmacy.
4) Delineate best practices in polypharmacy through patient cases.
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 |
0741-0000-23-027-L01-P |
APPLICATION |
| Session 2 | 5 | 0741-0000-23-0028-L01-P | APPLICATION |
| Session 3A | 2.5 | 0741-0000-23-038-L01-P | KNOWLEDGE |
| Session 3B | 2.5 | 0741-0000-23-0039-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: The AAFP has reviewed Current Treatment Strategies and deemed it acceptable for up to 15.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 12/7/2023 to 12/9/2023.. More information will be forthcoming. 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 Registration
| Option |
3 Day Fee |
2 Day Fee |
1 Day Fee |
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Discounted Advanced Registration |
$675 | $575 | $475 |
| Regular Registration | $699 | $599 | $499 |
| Live Stream | $550 | $398 | $199 |
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.
Hotel
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Room Type |
Rate |
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Signature Guest Rooms |
Tues-Friday $119/night |
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Venue |
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino |
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Hotel Web Page |
https://tinyurl.com/knvphah |
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Online Reservations |
https://book.passkey.com/go/SGULD3 |
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Phone Reservations |
1-800-635-7711 |
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ULS Group Code |
SGULD3 |
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ULS Group Expiration Date |
November 5, 2023 |
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Hotel Taxes |
13.38% |
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Discounted Resort Fee |
$25.00/night |
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Parking Fee |
Free self-parking |
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ULS Group Rates |
Hotel Rooms and Rates based on Availability and double occupancy. Rooms may sell out as conference date approaches. |
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Check In / Check Out |
3:00 pm / 11:00 am |
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Attrition Surcharge (If not staying at the hotel, NA for local residents.) |
$200.00 |
RESORT FEE
The Resort Fee has been reduced to $25.00 (plus 13.38% tax) per room, per day, and will be added to the room rate. The Resort Fee provides guests with several of the most commonly requested additional services in one package price without being charged several individual fees. The items included in the fee are:
Wireless Internet access for three devices (excluding the convention area)
Fitness Center access for up to two adults
Use of in-room safe
Local and toll-free domestic (800) calls
Complimentary parking
Complimentary shuttle bus service to the “Las Vegas Strip” and Downtown Las Vegas
CHECK IN / CHECK OUT TIMES
The HOTEL’s check-in time is 3:00 PM. Check out time is 11:00 AM. All guests arriving before 3:00 P.M. will be accommodated as rooms become available. The HOTEL’s bell captain can arrange to check baggage for guests arriving early if rooms are unavailable and for guests attending functions on departure day. Photo identification will be required upon check in.
Attrition Surcharge
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 Code such as through a third party booking, still requires payment of the Attrition Surcharge.
2023/2024 Hotel Attrition Surcharge: $200
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.
Hotel Amenities & Local Attractions
Variety of suites and onsite amenities.
Onsite Las Vegas Monorail & Westgate Shuttle providing easy access to other Las Vegas attractions.
World's Largest Race & Sports Book.
Extensive dining options, including The Edge Steakhouse and the world-famous Benihana.
Newly opened Serenity Spa.
Conference Location
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino 3000 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-732-5111 Map Group Reservations Local Transportation
McCarran International Airport (LAS) is located 3.5 miles from Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
Taxi/Cab stands located outside of the airport.
Area shuttle services Airline Shuttle, MWTravel Vegas and Bell Trans.
National rental car agencies located at the airport, use this link for more information.