Championing ADHD Care in Community Pharmacy: Treatment Strategies and Medication Problem Solving
In Canada, ADHD affects about one in every 21 people. Despite being incredibly common, it is still underdiagnosed, misunderstood and stigmatized, sometimes even within medical environments. In this course, participants will learn how to optimize care for ADHD patients and resolve common drug therapy problems that may arise. It will also discuss how to challenge ADHD stigma and develop ongoing monitoring plans for drug therapies. Volume discounts available when you purchase 10 or more! For more information contact [email protected].
$50
Description
Description:
With 1.8 million Canadians affected by ADHD, it’s important for pharmacists to have a strong understanding of this common condition. In this course, participants will work through patient case studies they may encounter in routine pharmacy practice, and learn how to optimize care and provide an excellent patient experience. Participants will learn how to identify and address common drug therapy challenges, and will gain strategies to minimize stigma around ADHD. They’ll also learn how to develop drug monitoring plans for patients to help ensure therapeutic success.
Please note that this course is designed for pharmacists. Pharmacy technicians are encouraged to explore ADHD: A Primer for Pharmacy Technicians.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Identify common drug therapy problems for individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Develop pharmaceutical care plans, including recommendations to resolve drug therapy problems for individuals with ADHD
- Create monitoring plans for patients with ADHD
- List strategies to challenge ADHD stigma in the pharmacy environment
Course Outline:
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Learning Module (1 hour)
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Multiple Choice Exam
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Program Evaluation
Course at a Glance:
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for pharmacists. This course is also open to healthcare providers who are interested in and would benefit from the content of this program. For pharmacy technicians interested in learning more about ADHD, please see ADHD: A Primer For Pharmacy Technicians.
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Cancellation Policy:
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