This self-paced, fully online program is intended for pharmacists wishing to maintain their test and treat certification.
About the Self-Paced, Online Program
This Pharmacy-Based Test and Treat Recertification Training Program recertification course focuses on topics related to point-of-care testing and treatment for minor, non-chronic disease states between pharmacists and physicians in the state of Florida. This program requires participants to work through various complex pharmacy-based test and treat patient cases and to complete a final assessment that requires the learner to pass with a score of at least 70%.
A pharmacist providing services under this section must complete a 3-hour continuing education course approved by the board addressing issues related to minor, nonchronic health conditions each biennial licensure renewal in addition to the continuing education requirements under s. 465.009. This program is approved by the Florida Board of Pharmacy to meet these requirements.
Program Details
- Intended Audience: This program is intended for pharmacists wishing to maintain their test and treat certification.
- Universal Activity Number: 0012-0000-22-016-H01-P
- Contact Hours: 3 hours of ACPE approved continuing education for pharmacists
- UAN Release Date: 04/28/2022
- UAN Expiration Date: 04/28/2025
- Program Fees: $50.00
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- Program Support: No outside financial support was provided.
Summary
This self-paced, fully online program is intended for pharmacists wishing to maintain their test and treat certification.
Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Identify patients who should receive treatment for minor, non-chronic health conditions such as conjunctivitis, mild acne, vaginal candidiasis, urinary tract infection, and cold sores in the pharmacy setting.
- Perform patient assessment of patients with conjunctivitis, mild acne, vaginal candidiasis, urinary tract infection, and cold sores including identification of “red flags” indicating more severe illness and appropriate actions.
- Conduct appropriate point-of-care testing for conjunctivitis, mild acne, vaginal candidiasis, urinary tract infection, and cold sores in the pharmacy setting.
- Select safe and effective treatments for conjunctivitis, mild acne, vaginal candidiasis, urinary tract infection, and cold sores in the pharmacy setting.
- List contraindications to treatment and exclusion criteria and identify when referral to a physician is necessary for testing and treating conjunctivitis, mild acne, vaginal candidiasis, urinary tract infection, and cold sores in the pharmacy setting.
Faculty
Joshua Pullo Pharm.D., C.Ph.
Chardaè L Whitner Pharm.D.
Teresa E Roane PharmD, MBA, BCACP
Schedule of Activities and Requirements for Successful Course Completion
Review the course material, receive a 70% or higher on the post-test, and submit a course evaluation.
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The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.