Course Description
This course has been developed to prepare pharmacists for expanded scope of prescribing for acute otitis media, acute otitis externa, pharyngitis, and sinusitis. Virtual modules have been prepared by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers with expertise in diagnosing and treating these infections
These modules were made possible through a research project led by Emily Black, Associate Professor at Dalhousie University, and funded by a grant from the Shoppers Drug Mart Collaborative Advisory Group.
Modules will provide foundational knowledge which can be applied through additional training opportunities. This program does not assess competency. Pharmacists are expected to take reasonable steps to assess their competency to perform these assessments as outlined by the Standards in their province.
Please note at this time, only pharmacists at designated Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics are approved to prescribe for acute bacterial sinusitis, acute otitis media, and acute otitis externa. Pharmacists practicing outside these clinics should refer to the NSCP Standards of Practice: Prescribing Drugs
There are 3 options for access:
1. The modules can be purchased as a complete suite through the course to the right.
2. Modules can also be purchased separately, see the smaller module packages here: PHAR-APTP0002 - Assessment and Prescribing for Respiratory Tract and Ear Infections Modules
3. *NEW Some modules are available in French for New Brunswick Pharmacists.
Course Outline
The modules listed below are included in this course. The learning objectives can be found on the Dal CPE program website.
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Introduction to Upper Respiratory Tract and Ear Infections Lead: Tasha Ramsey, PharmD, ACPR (.5 CEUs) |
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Antimicrobial Stewardship Principles, Bugs and Drugs Overview, and Communication Strategies Lead: Jennifer Curran, PharmD, ACPR, ACPR2 (.75 CEUs)
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Introduction to Physical Examination of the Head and Neck Lead: Laurie Graham, NP (.75 CEUs) |
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Management of Pharyngitis Lead: Emily Black, PharmD, ACPR (.75 CEUs) |
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Rhinosinusitis Leads: Emma Reid, PharmD and Paul Bonnar, MD (1 CEU) |
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Assessment and Physical Examination of Ear Complaints Lead: Paul Hong, MD (2 CEUs) |
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Management of Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa Lead: Emily Black, PharmD (.75 CEUs) *Note that in order to be prepared to assess and prescribe for acute otitis media and acute otitis externa additional in person training to learn to use the recommended devices and physical assessment of the ear is required. |
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Monitoring, Follow-up, and Referral Leads: Jeanna Parsons-Leigh, PhD and Emily Black, PharmD, ACPR (.5 CEUs) |
Notes
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*It may take up to 30 minutes from the time you register for this program to gain access to the course content*