The Pharmacist & Patient-centered Diabetes Care
The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care APhA'sThe Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Programwas the recipient of the2015 Award,Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions,for outstanding Live CE Activity. This award recognizes an organization for innovation and excellence in the design, educational format, and instructional delivery of a live CE activity or educational initiative. 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 encounteredas well as the services most neededin 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 Target Audience:Pharmacists in all practice settings The goal of The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care is to teach the pharmacist how to integrate diabetes education and management into practice. This overriding goal incorporates the goal of pharmaceutical care, which is to ensure that patients make the best u Continue reading >>
- Diabetes Care Management Teams Did Not Reduce Utilization When Compared With Traditional Care: A Randomized Cluster Trial
- American Diabetes Association® Releases 2018 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, with Notable New Recommendations for People with Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
- Lilly Diabetes Brings an Extra Splash of Summertime Fun and Inspiration to Diabetes Camps with Launch of Annual Camp Care Package Speaker Tour
Va Offers Pharmacy Staff Free Diabetes Management Certificate Course
VA Offers Pharmacy Staff Free Diabetes Management Certificate Course Janet Dailey (l) and Katherine Werner (r) discuss the Diabetes Certificate Course at the Federal Pharmacist Forum in Washington this fall. Photo courtesy of Ralph H. Johnson VAMC MYRTLE BEACH, SCA free online certificate course on diabetes made available at the VA and DoD earlier this year already has had more than 550 enrollments and awarded 15 certificates. As of November, at the Federal Pharmacist Forum, the program was made available for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in the broader federal system. We recognized that offering accreditation in-house in conjunction with specific education and information on how to manage patients with diabetes was a win-win situation for everyone, said program co-developer Katherine Werner, PharmD, of the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC in Myrtle Beach, SC. The field does not need to pay out of pocket for accreditation costs, and the course expands their knowledge in diabetes management and applies the information into clinical practice to patients with a condition that is widely seen. A 2014 Needs Assessment survey conducted by the VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Education Advisory Committee identified diabetes as the No. 1 topic on which pharmacy staff desired additional education and training. More than 11,000 VA pharmacy employees were surveyed, and 2,377 responded. The online format circumvents problems in continuing education commonly cited by survey respondents, including being too busy to undertake training at work (66%), lack of VA travel funds (32%), limited off-duty personal time to participate (29%), lack of VA tuition funds (28%) and lack of organizational support or approval (27%). Pharmacy staff use the Moodle platform to take the self-pa Continue reading >>
Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians In Diabetes Management
Most often, patients think of their family doctor or nurse as their healthcare team. If they have chronic conditions such as diabetes Type 1 or 2, then specialists and surgeons might also fit in that category. Very rarely, however, does a patient think of their local pharmacist and pharmacy technician as part of that team. The pharmacy profession has evolved through the years. We now see pharmacists taking on health management roles. Under health management programs, a team of healthcare professionals identifies patients who are either at risk of developing or are currently suffering from a specific disease. For example, among the Latino race, diabetes is high. And among African-Americans, hypertension has become a major concern. Pharmacists develop and implement strategies for the patients and their team on specific ways to prevent, manage and treat the disease. A good example of this would be reminding patients when its time to get their flu shots or demonstrating to a patient how to check their blood glucose other preventative measures. Many pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens offer Minute Clinics that offer health screening (i.e. Cholesterol, Diabetes, Flu Shots, etc.) One of the pharmacists most important roles is the referral of patients to other members of the care team. Perhaps the patient may be referred to a registered dietician because as a diabetic, eating well and staying active plays an important role in the healthcare of the patient. Implementing diabetes management services requires a commitment of time, effort, and resources on both the pharmacist and pharmacy technician. Suppose a group of patients with diabetes has been identified. The pharmacist can help them by providing medication management and review, providing educational programs, and regular Continue reading >>
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C.e. Certificate Program
The program includes 13 cutting edge modules: Module 1. Diabetes Defined: Pathophysiology This module provides pharmacists with the foundation to understand the pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), focusing on Type 1 DM and Type 2 DM. Diabetes is one of the most frequently encountered chronic health conditions in the pharmacy setting. Module 2. Identifying Oral Agents Used to Treat Diabetes In this section pharmacists will learn current treatment guidelines for patients with Type 2 Diabetes, focusing on oral agents. This module contains drug dosing recommendations as well as adverse reactions, and key counseling points for pharmacists. Module 3. Non-Insulin Injectable Diabetes Medications This module covers the proper use and mechanism of action of the newer class of agents to treat diabetes; the non-insulin injectables. These drugs work in a variety of ways to achieve diabetes control. The incretin hormones are discussed here to help elucidate the way these agents work in the body. Injection technique, barriers to use, and drawbacks to this type of therapy, as well as counseling tips for pharmacists are included. This module covers an essential piece to understanding how to achieve good diabetes control; self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG). SMBG is the basis for any diabetes program that is established in the pharmacy. Interpretation of data will be discussed as well as accuracy of me-ters and the proper way to use home blood glucose meters. This module covers a comprehensive review of insulin therapy in diabetes care, both for the 1 and type 2 patient. This course covers the principals of basal/bolus insulin regimens as well as how insulin is dosed. Injection techniques and barriers to insulin therapy are discussed. This 3-credit course takes a deep dive into Continue reading >>
Certificate Programs
The Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) is a licensed partner to provide the APhA Certificate & Advanced Training Programs listed below. APhA'sPharmacy-Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Managementis an innovative and interactive certificate training program that explores the pharmacists role in cardiovascular disease risk management. This practice-based activity is the first step for pharmacists interested in learning the essential skills to successfully assess risk, promote cardiovascular disease prevention, and encourage patient adherence to therapy. For information on APhA's Pharmacy-Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management program, objectives Upcoming Programs: No Pending Courses Scheduled for the remainder of 2017 APhA's The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes CareCertificate Training Program is a newly revised, intensive educational experience designedto equip pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide effective, evidence-based diabetes care.Five self-study modules provide comprehensive instruction in current diabetes concepts and standards of care. The live seminar incorporates case studies and hands-on skills training focused on the situations most likely to be encounteredas well as the services most neededin 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 lifestyleinterventions, analyzing and interpreting self-monitoring of blood glucose results, and assessingthe overall health status of patients to identify needed monitoring and interventions. For information on APhA's The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care program, objectives Upcoming Programs: No Pending Continue reading >>
Apha's Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program For Pharmacists
APhA's Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program for Pharmacists OPA Office, 2674 Federated Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235 APhAs The Pharmacist & 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. Registration for this event is now open to current OPA members. If seats are available, Non-member registration will begin next week. Non-member: $495 (Not an OPA member? [ Join NOW and SAVE! ) If you are unable to attend the March 6, 2018 program, but are interested in completing the certificate training program, please complete the following form: Diabetes Care Program Interest Form 2018-03-06 07:30:00 2018-03-06 17:15:00 America/Detroit APhA's Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program for Pharmacists APhAs The Pharmacist & 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 Continue reading >>
Diabetes 2017 Georgia Pharmacy Association
APhAs The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Hosted by the Georgia Pharmacy Association JUMP: CPE info Locations and registration Pricing Call us APhAs The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care certificate training program (5th Edition) is an intensive educational experience designed to equip pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide effective, evidence-based diabetes care. Five self-study modules provide comprehensive instruction in current diabetes concepts and standards of care. The live seminar 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. Provide comprehensive instruction on current standards of care for patients with diabetes Increase pharmacists ability to apply pharmacotherapeutic information and serve as the drug therapy expert on the diabetes health care team Refresh pharmacists knowledge of the pathophysiology of diabetes and the acute and long-term complications of the disease Familiarize pharmacists with important concepts in nutrition, exercise, and weight control that contribute to optimal diabetes care Provide training on the use of diabetes-related devices and physical assessments involved with optimal diabetes care Describe business opportunities and roles for pharmacists in improving health outcomes for patients w Continue reading >>
The Pharmacist & Patient-centered Diabetes Care
The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care APhA'sThe Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Programwas the recipient of the2015 Award,Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions,for outstanding Live CE Activity. This award recognizes an organization for innovation and excellence in the design, educational format, and instructional delivery of a live CE activity or educational initiative. 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 encounteredas well as the services most neededin 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 Target Audience:Pharmacists in all practice settings The goal of The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care is to teach the pharmacist how to integrate diabetes education and management into practice. This overriding goal incorporates the goal of pharmaceutical care, which is to ensure that patients make the best u Continue reading >>
- Diabetes Care Management Teams Did Not Reduce Utilization When Compared With Traditional Care: A Randomized Cluster Trial
- American Diabetes Association® Releases 2018 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, with Notable New Recommendations for People with Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
- Lilly Diabetes Brings an Extra Splash of Summertime Fun and Inspiration to Diabetes Camps with Launch of Annual Camp Care Package Speaker Tour
Tennessee Pharmacists Association | Diabetes Certificate Training For Pharmacists - Tennessee Pharmacists Association
Diabetes Certificate Training for Pharmacists Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care The Tennessee Pharmacists Association is proud to partnerwith the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) to deliveritsPharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Programin 2015. Presented in Memphis, this is a rare opportunity for Tennessee pharmacists in all practice settings to obtain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide effective, evidence-based diabetes care. Rarer still, this invaluable training is offered at a promotional rate of only$99. Successful completion of thePharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Programwill provide23 CE hours. Five self-study modules will provide comprehensive instruction in current diabetes concepts and standards of care. The live seminar on November 12 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. ThePharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Programfrequently reaches maximum enrollment several weeks in advance, so dont delay: CLICK HERE to register today. Additional information can be found HERE . Continue reading >>
Incorporating A Diabetes Certificate Program In A Pharmacy Curriculum
Incorporating a Diabetes Certificate Program in a Pharmacy Curriculum aSouth Carolina College of Pharmacy, MUSC Campus, Charleston, SC bSouth Carolina College of Pharmacy, USC Campus, Columbia, SC Corresponding Author: Sarah Shrader, PharmD, Associate Professor, MUSC Family Medicine, 295 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29425. Tel: 843-792-3624. Fax: 843-792-0436. E-mail: [email protected] Received 2011 Sep 28; Accepted 2012 Jan 12. Copyright 2012 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy This article has been cited by other articles in PMC. Objective. To determine student competency and confidence in the provision of diabetes care and satisfaction with incorporation of the American Pharmacist Association/American Association of Diabetes Educators (APhA/AADE) diabetes certificate program into the required doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum. Design. Material from the diabetes certificate program was incorporated longitudinally into the third-year curriculum skills laboratory courses. Educational techniques used included self-study modules with case questions, lectures using the programs slides and live seminar materials, and active-learning techniques including instructor-led modeling and role-playing exercises, small group activities, objective structured learning exercises (OSLE) using standardized patients, and a week-long diabetes simulation. Evaluation. Students achieved a 100% pass rate on a diabetes certificate program examination and earned a mean score of 71.8 out of 100 points on a medication therapy management (MTM) objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). A student survey demonstrated high student confidence in their ability to provide diabetes care (mean scores 4.2 to 4.8) and satisfaction with the program (mean scores 4.5 to 4.8). Conclusion. Continue reading >>
Implementing A Diabetes Management Program In A Community Pharmacy, Part 3 - Drake University
Implementing a Diabetes Management Program in a Community Pharmacy, Part 3 Implementing a Diabetes Management Program in a Community Pharmacy: Part 3 of 3 Once you are IDPH certified you should be able to bill for insurances in Iowa (Medicaid too). By the way, you are already a PCM provider for Iowa Medicaid, aren't you? Once you become ADA recognized, you should be able to bill Medicare for any eligible patients. You will have to decide how you are going to bill for services. There are different options, such as patients pay upfront, reimbursed from you, reimbursed from insurance, accept assignment, etc. I would look at your main payers in your region before setting a price. In our region, these payers are Medicaid, Medicare, UHC, Aetna, and Wellmark. Keep in mind that you cannot bill a patient for any amount over a contracted price. For example, you charge $1000/patient for your diabetes education series but Wellmark only pays you $650 (contracted price). That is it; you are not allowed to bill the patient for the difference ($350). But if Wellmark rejects a claim the patient can be billed for the full amount. I recommend having patients sign a consent form for situations such as this. Let's discuss how to bill. I suggest getting a National Provider ID (NPI) number first. This web address can help you with that process: You will most likely get another number from each insurer initially but ultimately all insurers will have to use NPI (May 27, 2007). It is also a good idea to contact the insurance company for information. You will want to know how to become a provider (contracted or non- contracted). It is helpful to have studies available to send insurances about positive impact pharmacist interventions have on outcomes & decrease costs. Remember this is a medical c Continue reading >>
Pharmacist And Patient Centered Diabetes Care
Pharmacist and Patient Centered Diabetes Care SCPhA typically hosts this program 1-2 times per year. If you wish to be added to our waiting list, please click here . Courses are typically held from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with registration beginning at 7:30 AM, at the SCPhA Office, 1350 Browning Road in Columbia, SC. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included with your registration. Due to the self-study portion of this program, all registrations must be received no later than 10 business days prior to the start of the course. About the Pharmacist and Patient Centered Diabetes Care program The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes CareCertificate Training Program is a newly revised, intensive educational experience designedto equip pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide effective, evidence-based diabetes care.Five self-study modules provide comprehensive instruction in current diabetes concepts and standards of care. The live seminar incorporates case studies and hands-on skills training focused on the situations most likely to be encounteredas well as the services most neededin 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 lifestyleinterventions, analyzing and interpreting self-monitoring of blood glucose results, and assessingthe overall health status of patients to identify needed monitoring and interventions. The goals of the certificate training program are to: Provide comprehensive instruction in current standards of care for patients with diabetes. Increase pharmacists confidence in serving as the drug therapy expert on the diabetes health care team. Refresh pharmacists knowledge Continue reading >>
Faqs
No. DASPA is not a diabetes certificate program. The DASPA program is a two-part continuing education program that provides pharmacists with extensive education and training to complete the steps required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for pharmacists to offer a recognized diabetes education program in their communities. CMS only acknowledges facilities accredited or "site recognized" to bill Part B for diabetes self-management education / training (DSME/T) services. The DASPA program includes an online AND live component. Attendees are required to complete the NCPA live ($895) and AADE online ($345) sections to complete DASPA training. The link for the NCPA live program is , and the link for the AADE online program is . (Note: Pharmacists serving as diabetes education program instructors must provide evidence during the application process that their continuing education is diabetes-specific, diabetes-related, and/or behavior change self- management education strategies-specific. These two programs satisfy the 15 hours of continuing education on an annual basis required to apply for AADE facility accreditation.) Does completion of the DASPA program allow me to bill Medicare Part B? No. completion of the DASPA course is a step toward billing for reimbursement. Most payers, including Medicare, require a DSME/T program to be accredited to be eligible for reimbursement. After completing the DASPA course, the participant will be better prepared to implement the requirements needed to meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) for accreditation. When the pharmacist has prepared the facility for accreditation, then an application should be sent to an accrediting body such as AADE. Click here for more information on becomi Continue reading >>
Diabetes Educators Step Up
Pharmacists prepare for a growing epidemic Becoming a diabetes educator was more than just a way to add letters after his name, said South Carolina pharmacist Tommy Johnson. Two major events motivated him. “After I graduated from pharmacy school, my grandmother was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. At the time, I knew very little about diabetes, except that people took medications which at the time were insulin and sulfonyureas, and they were usually overweight and were supposed to check their blood glucose levels.” And the second event? “The second event originated during the diabetes workshop of a national professional organization meeting, where several pharmacists related how we should be more involved in educating patients about target blood sugars and how their medications worked, and in monitoring blood sugars and checking their feet.” When he returned home after the workshop, Johnson, who was employed in an independent pharmacy, began looking at patient profiles. “It was a real eye-opener,” he said “I saw that about 60% of the people who came in had diabetes, and the more questions I asked them, the more I realized how little they knew about their condition. And I realized I did not know much more than they did, so I started seeking ways to learn.” Today, Tommy Johnson, PharmD, CDE, BC-ADM, FAADE, has earned several credentials in diabetes education, including the distinguished fellowship from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (FAADE), awarded to individuals for their outstanding contribution. Earning the Certified Diabetes Educator credential is what opened the door for him, said Johnson, when it came to providing diabetes education and being recognized by prescribers. A dedicated patient education advocate and professor of Pharmacy P Continue reading >>
