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This conference provides 15 contact hours of live pharmacy CE and live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/CME over three days.
Prefer not to travel or sit in the meeting space? Join us via live stream webcast & earn live CE/CME!
Miss the meeting? You can usually watch online cme courses that were recorded at the live event.
Join us for this pharmacology continuing medical education CME at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, amidst the vibrant nightlife, shows and fine dining of Las Vegas.
University Learning Conference Faculty
Session 1: Sheryl (Follin) Vondracek, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado
Dr. Gregory L. Holmquist, PharmD, CPE
Palliative Care Strategies, Everett, Washington , Certified Pain Educator, Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist, Pain Management / Palliative Care Pharmacist Specialist, Hospice Consultant, Chronic non-cancer Pain Team, LTC Elderly Pain Consultant, Private Pain Management Consultant .
Christopher M. Bland, Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCPS
Albert W. Jowdy Professor in Pharmacy Care , University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Savannah, GA. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, Savannah, GA. Co-founder of Southeastern Research Group Endeavor (SERGE-45) and TeachMePharm, Inc.
University Learning Educational Sessions
Wednesday December 11, 2024: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1. Discuss the mechanisms of action, role and pros/cons of SGLT2-inhibitors and finerenone in the prevention of CKD progression.
2. Discuss the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic characteristics of loop and thiazide diuretic agents.
3. Describe the mechanisms of action and pros/cons of therapies for the management of hyperkalemia, anemia, and CKD-MBD.
4. Choose an appropriate management for edema, acute and chronic hyperkalemia, anemia, and CKD-MDB in a patient with CKD.
5. Discuss the mechanisms of action, role and pros/cons of current and emerging therapies for the treatment of IgA Nephropathy.
Thursday December 12, 2024: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
1. Discuss the burden of opioid misuse and abuse on the individual and society.
2. Describe the funda- mental concepts of pain management, including: a) addiction; b) tolerance; c) dependency; d) hyperalgesia; e) allodynia.
3. State key principles for assessing patients in pain, identifying risk factors and behaviors that are associated with opioid misuse, abuse, and addiction.
4. Describe the similarities and differences in the mechanism of action for opioids, cannabinoids and gabapentenoids.
5. Compare and contrast the benefits, risks and role of opioids, cannabinoids and gabapentenoids in managing pain.
6. Describe the best practice model for properly monitoring patients who are started on opioids, gabapentenoids and cannabinoids to minimize the risks of adverse reactions, over-dosage and inappropriate compliance.
7. Compare and contrast the following product formulations of gabapentenoids with respect to their benefits and risks in managing pain: a) gabapentin (Neurontin); b) Horizant; c) Gralise; and, d) Lyrica.
8. Compare and contrast the most common cannabinoids found in marijuana with regards to their benefits and risks in managing pain and other symptoms.
9. State the risks of combining opioids with: a) benzodiazepines; b) alcohol; c) gabapentenoids; and d) cannabinoids.
10. Describe how to counsel patients and caregivers regarding the safe use on naloxone for opioid overdose
Friday December 13 2024: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 1:30PM Educational Program
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
Protecting the Vulnerable: Improving Safety of Antimicrobials in the Elderly Population:
1. Evaluate methods to improve safety of antimicrobial prescribing in the elderly.
2. Review antimicrobial therapy recommendations within Beers Criteria.
3. Examine best antimicrobials practices through case application.
Mastering Migraine Management: Update on Current Therapies:
4. Review current older management strategies for migraine headaches.
5. Discuss role of newer agents including CGRP inhibitors.
6. Examine best practices through case application.
Obesity and Weight Loss:
7. Review risk factors and criteria within obesity
8. Describe appropriate patient populations for weight loss pharmacotherapy.
9. Delineate key characteristics of various approved and future pharmacotherapy options including GLP-1 and GIP agonists.
10. Apply knowledge within patient cases to select an appropriate pharmacotherapy option.
TARGET AUDIENCE/ ACCREDITATION
PHARMACISTS: University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. These programs are accredited for pharmacists.
| Session |
Contact Hours |
ACPE UAN |
Activity |
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Session 1 |
5 |
0741-0000-24-031-L01-P |
APPLICATION |
| Session 2 | 5 | 0741-0000-24-032-L08-P | APPLICATION |
| Session 3 | 5 | 0741-0000-24-033-L01-P | APPLICATION |
NURSE PRACTITIONERS/ NURSES: This course provides 15 contact hours (1.5 CEU) over three days, 5 hours per day, to fulfill the pharmacotherapeutics/ pharmacology requirements for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Category 1 Continuing Education Hours for certification renewal. The same hours submitted to renew certification may be submitted to a State Board of Nursing for re-licensure. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts formally approved continuing education sponsored by organizations accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). .
PHYSICIANS: The AAFP has reviewed Current Treatment Strategies 2024 and deemed it acceptable for up to 15.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 12/11/2024 to 12/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1. CME programs approved by the AAFP are eligible for Category 2 credit (or Category 1-A under special circumstances) through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS: American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Prescribed credit from AAFP. Physician assistants may report the number of hours stated above of Category I credit for completing this program.
CONSULTANT PHARMACISTS: Some consultant pharmacist boards accept University Learning Systems courses for recertification either as is or with board approval. Please contact your board regarding course approval and ULS with any questions.
CANADIAN PHARMACISTS: Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). This credit is applicable to health professionals who may require pharmacology credit.
CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive up to 15 MAINPRO-M1 credits for participation in this activity due to reciprocal agreement with the American Academy of Family Physicians.
OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Contact your respective board regarding approval.
University Learning Conference Registration
| Option |
3 Day Fee |
2 Day Fee |
1 Day Fee |
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Discounted Advanced Registration |
$675 | $575 | $475 |
| Regular Registration | $699 | $599 | $499 |
| Live Stream | $550 | $398 | $199 |
Conference Policies - Please review before registering.
In Person Conference Registration: Conference registration includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit. Spouses, family and friends are welcome and do not need to register unless they attend the educational sessions. Special seminar fees are available for non-professional accompanying persons who wish to attend one or more session (no special receipt, certification or credit issued).
Live Stream Webcast Registration: Includes live conference streaming, access to online course materials and documentation of continuing education credit.
Zoom Requires: An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) For More info: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/ articles/201362023-Zoom-system-requirements-Windows-macOS-Linux
Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.
Pharmacists: Please ensure that we have your NABP# and date of birth on file. ACPE does not allow us to provide you with paper statements of credit.
Statements of Credit: Should you need a paper statement of credit, you can access that information via CPE Monitor. All other professionals: An applicable paper Statement of Credit will be issued upon receipt of your post-conference paperwork.
Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.
Note: Approximately one 15 minute break per 2.5 hours. Credited hours do not include breaks.
University Learning Conference Hotel
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Room Type |
Rate |
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Signature Guest Rooms |
Tues-Friday $119/night |
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Venue |
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino |
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Hotel Web Page |
https://tinyurl.com/knvphah |
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Online Reservations |
https://book.passkey.com/go/SGULD4 |
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Phone Reservations |
1-800-635-7711 |
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ULS Group Code |
SGULD4 |
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ULS Group Expiration Date |
November 9, 2024 |
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Hotel Taxes |
13.38% |
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Discounted Resort Fee |
$25.00/night |
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Parking Fee |
Free self-parking |
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ULS Group Rates |
Hotel Rooms and Rates based on Availability and double occupancy. Rooms may sell out as conference date approaches. |
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Check In / Check Out |
3:00 pm / 11:00 am |
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Attrition Surcharge (If not staying at the hotel, NA for local residents.) |
$50.00 |
RESORT FEE
The Resort Fee has been reduced to $25.00 (plus 13.38% tax) per room, per day, and will be added to the room rate. The Resort Fee provides guests with several of the most commonly requested additional services in one package price without being charged several individual fees. The items included in the fee are:
Wireless Internet access for three devices (excluding the convention area)
Fitness Center access for up to two adults
Use of in-room safe
Local and toll-free domestic (800) calls
Complimentary parking
Complimentary shuttle bus service to the “Las Vegas Strip” and Downtown Las Vegas
CHECK IN / CHECK OUT TIMES
The HOTEL’s check-in time is 3:00 PM. Check out time is 11:00 AM. All guests arriving before 3:00 P.M. will be accommodated as rooms become available. The HOTEL’s bell captain can arrange to check baggage for guests arriving early if rooms are unavailable and for guests attending functions on departure day. Photo identification will be required upon check in.
Attrition Surcharge
If you don't make reservations and stay at the hotel where University Learning Systems has reserved a block of rooms, you must add the attrition surcharge to the conference fee. Staying at hotel with an offer other than the ULS Group Code such as through a third party booking, still requires payment of the Attrition Surcharge.
ULS will verify all rooming/cabin information with the hotel /travel agent and the hotel /travel agent has the right to release pertinent information to ULS for all attendees. No credit will be reported until the Attrition Surcharge is satisfied.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Unfortunately we have recently experienced a rash of attendees not utilizing the ULS designated hotel or travel agent causing ULS to incur significant penalties.
Hotel Amenities & Local Attractions
Variety of suites and onsite amenities.
Onsite Las Vegas Monorail & Westgate Shuttle providing easy access to other Las Vegas attractions.
World's Largest Race & Sports Book.
Extensive dining options, including The Edge Steakhouse and the world-famous Benihana.
Newly opened Serenity Spa.
Conference Location
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino 3000 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-732-5111 Map Group Reservations Local Transportation
McCarran International Airport (LAS) is located 3.5 miles from Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
Taxi/Cab stands located outside of the airport.
Area shuttle services Airline Shuttle, MWTravel Vegas and Bell Trans.
National rental car agencies located at the airport, use this link for more information.