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 sections on the right offer one or two modules packaged together.
2. The modules can be purchased as a complete suite here: Assessment and Prescribing for Respiratory Trace and Ear Infections Complete Training Program.
3. *NEW Some modules are available in French for New Brunswick Pharmacists.
See the Dal CPE program website for learning objectives.
Course Outline
The module packages available are listed below.
APTP002-006Introduction to Upper Respiratory Tract and Ear Infections (.5 CEUs) Lead: Tasha Ramsey, PharmD, ACPR Antimicrobial Stewardship Principles, Bugs and Drugs Overview, and Communication Strategies (.75 CEUs) Lead: Jennifer Curran, PharmD, ACPR, ACPR2
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APTP002-007 Introduction to Physical Examination of the Head and Neck (.75 CEUs) Lead: Laurie Graham, NP Management of Pharyngitis (.75 CEUs) Lead: Emily Black, PharmD, ACPR |
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APTP002-008 Assessment and Physical Examination of Ear Complaints (2 CEUs) Lead: Paul Hong, MD Management of Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa (.75 CEUs) Lead: Emily Black, PharmD, ACPR *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. *These modules are required for Pharmacists practicing in New Brunswick and are also available in French. See link above. |
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APTP002-009 Rhinosinusitis (1 CEU) Leads: Emma Reid, PharmD and Paul Bonnar, MD
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APTP002-010 Monitoring, Follow-up, and Referral (.5 CEUs) Leads: Jeanna Parsons-Leigh, PhD and Emily Black, PharmD |
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*