The Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Office of Continuing Education and Certificate Programs offers quality, evidence-based continuing education activities for licensed pharmacists and a growing library of certificate programs for all healthcare professionals designed to add depth, discipline, professionalism, and a greater sense of purpose to your career aspirations. We'll help you develop knowledge and skills to become a problem-solver who always thinks bigger in the constantly evolving pharmacy profession or give you the perspective you need to make an even bigger impact in your profession and on the people it serves.
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Join the Office of Continuing Education and Certificate Programs and the Duquesne
University School of Pharmacy for Continuing Education Springfest on Saturday, April
15, 2023 on the Duquesne University campus! The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) developed The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered
Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program, is an educational experience designed
to equip pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide
effective, evidence-based diabetes care. The program provides comprehensive instruction
in current diabetes concepts and standards of care and incorporates case studies and
hands-on skills training focused on the situations most likely to be encountered—as
well as the services most needed—in community and ambulatory care practice settings.
Participants will gain experience evaluating and adjusting drug therapy regimens for
patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, counseling patients about lifestyle interventions,
analyzing and interpreting self-monitoring of blood glucose results, and assessing
the overall health status of patients to identify needed monitoring and interventions. Activity Type: Application and Practice-based APhA’s Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate training program is based
on national educational standards for immunization training from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. This practice-based curriculum represents a fusion of science
and clinical pharmacy. The program, which emphasizes a health care team approach,
seeks to foster the implementation of interventions that will promote disease prevention
and public health. The purpose of this certificate training program is to prepare pharmacists with comprehensive
knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to provide immunization services to patients
across the life span. Activity Type: Practice-based APhA's Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services presents a systematic approach
for developing, implementing, delivering, and sustaining MTM services. It includes
an overview of the marketplace for delivering MTM services, guidance for implementing
MTM services in pharmacy practice, a review of the essential skills and knowledge
needed for performing MTM successfully, and an organized process for identifying medication-related
problems. The purpose of this certificate training program is to prepare pharmacists
to improve medication use through the delivery of MTM services in a variety of practice
settings. Activity Type: Practice-based The Healthcare Leadership Certificate Program is an educational experience designed
to equip pharmacists–in all practice settings–with the knowledge, skills, and confidence
needed to lead and thrive in today’s healthcare climate. The program provides a total
of 17 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit via comprehensive instruction
in current leadership topics including talent recruitment, people management, and
workflow management, along with the Continuing Education Springfest
Certificate Programs
Target Audience: Pharmacists in all practice settings
Program Cost: $375
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Target Audience: Pharmacists in all practice settings
Program Cost: $375
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Target Audience: Pharmacists in all practice settings
Program Cost: $375
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*Group of 10 or more interested in TTS training? Private training sessions available!*
Activity Type: Online, Self-Paced
Target Audience: Pharmacists in all practice settings
Program Cost:
Licensed Healthcare Practitioner $625
Duquesne University Preceptor/Alumni $505
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opportunity to apply the skills learned to complex leadership scenarios through engagement
with faculty and other participants via a discussion board. In our fast-paced, complex,
evolving
environment, strong leadership is absolutely vital. Participants will have the opportunity
to develop and expand their leadership skills to effectively recruit, motivate, and
inspire a team to
spark passion and live the mission and vision of the company.
Activity Type: Online, Self-Paced Certificate Program (Practice-based)
Time Commitment: For optimal program and learning experience, and to maximize the benefits of the content,
we recommend completing the program in 6-months.
Target Audience: Pharmacists in all practice settings
Program Cost: $200
The PBMI Specialty Pharmacy Training eLearning Modules are designed with comprehension
of the Specialty Pharmacy space in mind while focusing in on learnings that bridge
the gap between theory/ understanding and real-world interactions and optimization.
Through the ‘100, 200, 300’ step model, the training provides comprehensive, relevant
and practical information in order to ensure complete knowledge of the space. Each
segment of the overall module delivers 25-30 minutes of learning, with pre- and post-test
questions. A certificate of completion will be awarded after successful completion
of the course. Included in the modules are varied learning mechanisms including interactive
learning through charts, graphs, info graphics, video and more. Individuals in the
healthcare industry can benefit greatly from this course, especially those who are
involved in the pharmacy, manufacturer and trade segments. PBMI is proud to have a
partnership with Duquesne University in the creation, development, and delivery of
this course.
Please contact Michael%20Kurilla%2C%20M.Ed., Director of the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Center for Continuing Education
and Certificate Programs, for more information.
Fritzky Family Integrative Health Summit
In partnership with the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Office of Continuing Education and Certificate Programs and the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy invite you to join healthcare practitioners and professionals for the 2nd Annual Fritzky Family Integrative Health Summit, September 21-22, 2023 at Duquesne University to improve patient care and defining the future of integrative health for the 21st century. Registration coming soon.
Questions?
Michael Kurilla, M.Ed.
Accreditation
The Duquesne University School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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