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Internet
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Date(s):
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10/24/10
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Times:
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8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MT
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
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Facility:
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RxSchool E-Classroom |
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http://www.rxschool.com
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Contact(s):
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RxSchool
1-866-960-5334
atsupport@rxschool.com
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Fee:
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$20.00
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This activity has been designated as Knowledge-Based
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Live CE Information
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This program is supported by RxSchool.com.
There is no financial support for this program.
| Planning to Share a Computer During This Event? |
| Remember each person must register individually before the event. Once registered, please email info@rxschool.com and provide us with the names of the persons who will be sharing a computer for our ACPE records. |
| Learning Objectives |
At the conclusion of this continuing education lesson, the pharmacist will be able to:
- Summarize the definition, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of restless leg syndrome (RLS).
- Describe the symptoms of RLS.
- Discuss the role of both supportive care & medication for treatment of RLS.
- List the dosages, contraindications, adverse reactions and interactions for medications used to treat RLS.
At the conclusion of this continuing education lesson, the pharmacy technician will be able to:
- List two common symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS).
- Name three drugs that are commonly used to treat RLS.
- Cite two examples of supportive care that may benefit patients with RLS.
- List the major side effects associated with levodopa-carbidopa.
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| Faculty |
Darrell Hulisz, RPh, PharmD
Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine
Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Ohio Northern University, College of Pharmacy |
| Faculty Disclosure |
| RxSchool has a Full and Fair Disclosure Policy that requires course faculty to communicate any real or apparent commercial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Darrell Hulisz would like to disclose that this course includes discussion of off label use of medications/products. |
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You must attend the entire session and complete a post course evaluation in order to receive your Statement of Credit.
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| Course Overview |
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Sleep disorders affect millions of Americans, and Restless Leg Syndrome is one that pharmacy professionals are dealing with more each day. Both the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder present a challenge to prescribers and pharmacy professionals. Join RxSchool's expert staff to learn more about this disorder and its treatment.
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| Target Audience |
Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians |
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Courses Offered
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Restless Leg Syndrome: Just the Facts
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Speakers:
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Darrell Hulisz, RPh, PharmD
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Details:
Course Accreditation Information:
ACPE - Pharmacists Accreditation
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| Credit Hours: 1 |
Expiration Date: 08/15/2013 |
ACPE UPN: 0372-0000-10-018-L01-P |
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Release Date: 08/15/2010
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RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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ACPE - Technicians Accreditation
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| Credit Hours: 1 |
Expiration Date: 08/15/2013 |
ACPE UPN: 0372-0000-10-018-L01-T |
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Release Date: 08/15/2010
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RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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To receive CE credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form for each session attended. After completing the evaluation, you can view, print and track your CE statements of credit online.
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System Requirements for E-Classroom
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This is a live presentation delivered over the internet.
In order to see and hear the program properly, you must have
the following:
- Broadband internet connection, such as T1, Cable, or high-speed DSL.
Before enrolling in this program, please
test your internet connection here.
It is important that you take this test on the same computer and network you
will be using the day of the live presentation.
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Dial-up or modem is not supported.
Lower-grade DSL may not provide a quality experience.
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Connecting via wireless network is not recommended.
RxSchool makes every effort to ensure maximum quality of our live online CE;
however, please be aware that network difficulties beyond our control may
occur.
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- One of the following internet browsers: Internet Explorer 6.1 or higher;
Firefox 1.0.3 or higher; Safari 1.1 or higher; Mozilla 1.2 or higher; Google
Chrome
- Computer speakers or headphones connected to your computer.
- Adobe Flash Player 6.0.79 or higher.
Click here for a free download of the latest version.
Refunds will not be issued to users who have not successfully tested the
classroom. If you're having troubles, please contact Tech Support
(866-960-5334) before you sign up for a live online program.
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The material presented here does not reflect the views of Pharmacy Choice, Inc., RxSchool, or the companies providing educational content. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.
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