The goal of this activity is to provide an opportunity for an interprofessional group of healthcare professionals to be informed of recent changes, present challenges and future opportunities affecting drug therapy and pharmacy practice that impact all members of the healthcare team.

1. Identify pain management regulatory changes based on applicability to various practice settings.
2. Discuss the US opioid epidemic as it relates to our state, health systems and population health.
3. Discuss medical marijuana laws and regulations.
4. Identify clinical and psycho-social factors related to medical marijuana.

*Pre-registration ends November 11, 2019

Pharmacy Update

*Annual Gerald J. Glass Memorial Lecture - Registration is free for this lecture. However, for tracking purposes we would still like each attendee to register. The lecture is scheduled from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at UAMS East Campus.

NOTICE FOR UAMS DEPARTMENTS- If you plan to pay via IDT, please contact Vanessa Jackson in the UAMS OCE Office!

This invoice may be paid by IDT using the following information: 

Fund number 900

Cost center 1010956

G/L number 600001  

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

AMA Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE Designation Statement

These knowledge based activities will provide pharmacists up to 6.75 contact hours or 0.75 CEU.  CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance and completion of the program evaluation, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion. 

ANCC Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

AAPA Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 6.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®)

Sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designed for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) to receive up to 6.75 total entry-level Category 1 continuing education contact hours.

Sunday, November 17, 2019

To confirm your support, please select the registration tab and complete the registration form.  For questions, please contact Richelle Thompson at rhthompson@uams.edu.