The goal of this online activity is to improve pharmacists’ ability to make informed decisions regarding the management of medication needs of patients with asthma based on current practice guidelines. Pharmacists need to be educated about this respiratory disease to recommend appropriate interventions and provide patient education and monitoring. The speakers for this webinar intend to provide their hands-on experience that can be translated into daily practice.

A new advanced training program will guide pharmacists in handling uncertainty when making drug-related recommendations by considering the findings from current literature evidence. The program focuses on learning the principles and approaches used in evidence-based practice to assess patients’ medication needs, formulate and document patient care plans and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team.

In this webinar, an expert in the field will discuss the potential mechanisms of action of cannabis, various formulations and uses for cannabis, patient safety issues including potential drug interactions, and communication strategies for discussing cannabis use with patients. There are many implications medical cannabis could have for the profession of pharmacy, and pharmacists should be equipped to respond to patients considering the use of cannabis.  

Explore the pharmacist’s role in supporting appropriate dietary supplement use through scenarios and a series of knowledge questions. Learn more about labeling, safety and efficacy, and counseling.

The American Pharmacists Association is excited to announce eight offerings of the Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care certificate training program in 2016.

Preceptors take on many roles, that of teacher, coach, practitioner, provider, and faculty member. Take advantage of the new APhA Advanced Preceptor Training to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to be a successful preceptor.