Rare Dermatological Conditions Update - Hidradenitis Suppurative and Alopecia Areata
This activity will provide pharmacists, residents, and technicians education on Hidradenitis Suppurative and Alopecia Areata. A discussion of the common features, outcomes, and medication used in each disease state will be utilized in order to bridge the current gap in knowledge. Pharmacists will be familiarized with the current treatment guidelines with an emphasis on the newly approved agents. A thorough discussion of the pathophysiology will be provided on each disease state in order to understand the mechanisms of agents that are currently in trial.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Learning Objectives
Pharmacists learning objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Alopecia Areata
- Review treatment guidelines for each disease state
- Evaluate new therapeutic options
Pharmacy technician learning objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
- Recognize common features of HS and Alopecia Areata
- Discuss outcomes associated with each disease
- Identify brand and generic names of the treatment options
Additional Information
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Faculty
Mason Snell, PharmD
PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident
Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy
Planning committee
Natalie Tucker, PharmD, BCCCP
Pharmacist
Ochsner Health Care
Alicia Verret, PharmD, CSP
Pharmacist
Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy
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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Vizient, Inc. and Ochsner Medical Center. Vizient, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Designation Statement(s):
PHARMACY
Vizient, Inc. designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ACPE credit hours.
Universal Activity Number: JA0006103-9999-22-099-L01-P
Universal Activity Number: JA0006103-9999-22-099-L01-T
OTHER
Vizient, Inc. will award all other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity a Certificate of Participation indicating the maximum credits available. Various state license boards and credentialing bodies accept certificates of participation from accredited CE activities to meet CE requirements for license renewals and re-certification. It is the responsibility of the participant to contact their state licensing board and/or certifying body for verification on credit eligibility reciprocity.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
- 1.00 General CE - Attendance