Potential Influenza Pandemic: What pharmacists need to know
Developed and Conducted by Extension Services in Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Registration
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Fee: $15.00 |
Learning Objectives
After completing this program, the participant should be able to:
- Recognize and appreciate the threat that Avian Influenza poses to patient populations;
- Explain the antigen naming system of influenza viruses in order to describe why humans are at risk for circulating influenza strains;
- Interpret pandemic influenza plans and apply them to patient care; and
- Communicate treatment options and refer patients to appropriate resources for immunization.
General Information
Intended Audience
Pharmacists and other health care providers.
Computer Requirements
You will need Macromedia Flash Player 6,0,79 and up to view the video and listen to the audio. This free plug-in can be downloaded from Macromedia's Website.
You will also need Adobe Reader to download and print the PDF handouts. This free program can be downloaded from Adobe's Website.
A printer is required if you would like to print the PDF slide handouts.
You must be connected to the internet to view the online lectures and complete the post-test. Materials other than the pdf handouts are not downloadable. A high speed connection is highly recommended.
Browser Requirements
Windows 98: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Firefox 1.x, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
Windows Me: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Firefox 1.x, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
Windows 2000: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Firefox 1.x, CompuServe 7, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
Windows XP: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.x, Firefox 1.x, CompuServe 7, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
Mac OS 9.x: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1, Netscape 4.8, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, and Opera 6
Mac OS 10.x: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.2, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, AOL 7, Opera 6, and Safari 1.0 (Mac OS 10.2x or later only)
Instructions
- WATCH DEMO: First view the Presentation Demo before registering. Make sure you can view this presentation and hear the audio components. If you experience problems make sure your computer meets the requirements listed above. If you still experience problems email us at cemail@pharmacy.wisc.edu.
- REGISTER: Once you have successfully viewed the course introduction, click on "Register for Potential Influenza Pandemic ". Log-in with your CE user account. If you are new to the CE portal please register now. Enter your credit card information to complete the registration process. If your credit card is accepted your registration is complete.
- WATCH PRESENTATION: Once you have registered and paid you will have access to the course materials found to the right, below Course Materials. Select "Lecture Presentation".
- READ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES / MATERIALS: These items are found within the folder under Course Materials.
- TAKE POST-TEST: After studying/viewing the course materials, select the" Post-Test for Avian Influenza" link. Complete on-line and submit answers. You must achieve a minimum score of 70% correct. In the event your score is below 70%, you will be provided with an option to “retake” the post-test by changing the previously recorded response(s).
- COMPLETE EVALUATION: Upon successful completion of the Post-Test, select “Evaluation for Avian Influenza”. Complete and submit evaluation responses.
- VIEW RESULTS: You will then be able to view your successful post-test responses and score.
- PRINT CERTIFICATE: Select “View Certificate”. Print your Statement of Credit (verifying successful completion) to your printer.
For assistance, please contact Extension Services in Pharmacy at cemail@pharmacy.wisc.edu or 608-262-3130.
Program Topics & Faculty
Mary S. Hayney, Pharm.D., BCPS, MPH candidate
Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
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Continuing Education Credit
Extension Services in Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of pharmacy continuing education. This program is approved for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit. A Statement of CE credit will be issued to those who successfully complete this program as evidenced by completion of the post-test (with a minimum score of 70%) and the evaluation. ACPE No. 073-000-05-108-H01
