Webinars
On-Demand Webinars
On-Demand Webinar | Recorded on March 27, 2024
Sniffle, Scratch, and Itch Solutions: Managing Allergy Presentations in Pharmacy Practice
Allergies, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria are some of the most common conditions seen in pharmacy practice. With the evolving scope of practice to include an increasing number of minor ailments, pharmacist consultations for these conditions will occur more frequently in pharmacy practice. This highly practical webinar will review some common presentations for these conditions and what pharmacists can do to optimally manage these conditions. After this session, pharmacists should have the tools and the knowledge to better assess and care for these patients seen regularly in pharmacy practice.
Webinar Presenter: Mike Bolvin, RPh, CDE, CTH, CommPharm Consulting
Learning Objectives
- Describe the symptoms and assessment of allergic rhinitis in pharmacy practice.
- Differentiate between the treatment options for people with allergic rhinitis.
- Discuss the identification and management of acute urticaria.
- Contrast the assessment and management in children compared to adults.
- Explain the relationship between common comorbidities and allergic rhinitis.
This program is an unaccredited learning activity and is available on our learning site, eCortex.ca. Must be logged in to CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca to access.
Supported by educational funding from Kenvue
On-Demand Webinar | Recorded on February 15, 2024
The threat of RSV in older adults
RSV is well-recognized as a predictable seasonal infection in infants, yet older adults including those with underlying comorbidities are at greater risk of severe outcomes from the virus. Greater awareness around the burden of RSV in older adults is needed to increase understanding and to address the unmet needs of this population.
At the end of this on-demand webinar, you will be able to:
- Describe the burden of RSV disease in the adult population and risk as related to age and underlying medical conditions Identify risk factors for severe complications of RSV and why older adults face a higher risk
- Understand new clinical evidence supporting RSV vaccination and current vaccine technologies to address age-related decline in immunity
- Apply best practices and tools for identifying adults at risk of serious outcomes from RSV in your practice
- Acquire strategies for implementing RSV vaccination into practice to optimize adult immunization
This program is an unaccredited learning activity and is available on our learning site, eCortex.ca. Must be logged in to CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca to access.
Supported by educational funding from GSK
Accredited On-Demand Webinar | Recorded on September 12, 2023
Maximizing influenza and other vaccines for older adults
Accredited for 1 CEUs by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy. CCCEP # 1329-2023-3680-L-P
In this continuing education program, you will navigate the growing number of recommended vaccines for older adults, with a focus on influenza. Upon successful completion, you will be better able to:
- Understand the changing epidemiology of influenza, disease burden in older adults, and vaccine cross-protection.
- Discuss the evidence of real-world effectiveness and global influenza guidelines.
- Explain the importance of the influenza vaccine in the context of other vaccines for older adults.
- Discuss the safety, efficacy, and practical considerations of co-administering vaccines.
Available on our learning site, eCortex.ca. Must be logged in to CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca to access.
Supported by educational funding from CSL Seqirus
On-Demand Webinar | Recorded on April 4, 2023
RSV, Not Just a Kid’s Disease! Reducing the risk of RSV infection in adults
Older adults are at increased risk of RSV infection, but the potential impact on quality of life is underestimated and misunderstood.
Watch Dr. Zain Chagla and pharmacist Brett Barrett in this informative on-demand webinar that delves into RSV infection and prevention strategies for older adults. After viewing this on-demand webinar, you will be better able to:
- Explain the impact of RSV infection in older adults and other high-risk individuals
- Describe the burden of RSV infection on healthcare systems
- Characterize strategies for the prevention of RSV infection
- Identify and educate adult patients at high risk for RSV infection
This program is an unaccredited learning activity and is available on our learning site, eCortex.ca. Must be logged in to CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca to access.
Supported by educational funding from GSK.
Accredited On-Demand Webinar | Recorded March 30, 2023
More than Skin Deep: Compounding in the management of atopic dermatitis
Accredited for 1.25 CEUs by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy. CCCEP # 1329-2023-3606-I-P
In this continuing education program, you will join our multidisciplinary panel to learn more about the pharmacist’s role in the compounding of customized treatment options for patients with mild to moderate AD and in the monitoring of therapy. Upon successful completion, you will be better able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology of AD and its manifestations in all skin colours.
- Address special considerations in children and adults.
- Understand the benefits of compounding.
- Educate patients to help them manage AD and improve their quality of life.
Available on our learning site, eCortex.ca. Must be logged in to CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca to access.
Supported by educational funding from CeraVe/ L'Oréal
On-Demand Webinar | Recorded on March 1, 2023
FASTeR and Woah! Reduce risk from the #1 cause of preventable death
In this on-demand webinar, Ron Pohar and Mike Boivin discuss practical strategies to improve your ability to engage and support patients on their tobacco cessation journey.
After viewing this on-demand webinar, you will be better able to:
- Overcome common barriers in identifying and supporting patients who smoke
- Apply the FASTeR approach tool to support short interventions and double your impact on patients who smoke cigarettes
- Utilize the Drug InterACTIONS with Tobacco Smoke tool to systematize your approach to smoking cessation in your practice
This program is an unaccredited learning activity and is available on our learning site, eCortex.ca. Must be logged in to CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca to access.
Supported by educational funding from Kenvue
On-Demand Webinar | Recorded on November 23, 2022
A Breath of Fresh Air: The practical management of COPD in pharmacy
Patients with COPD are at significant risk of hospitalization and death. Pharmacists are ideally positioned to screen patients with symptoms that may indicate COPD and help ensure they receive guideline-recommended treatment to manage the symptoms, reduce the risk of severe outcomes, and improve quality of life.
Join pharmacist Mike Boivin to learn how pharmacists can practically intervene with patients with COPD to support optimal management. We will review the role of corticosteroids and triple therapy to reduce the risk of exacerbations and symptoms. You will receive practical tips that can be implemented with your COPD patients the next day. After viewing this on-demand webinar, you will be better able to:
- Screen patients with risk factors and symptoms that may indicate COPD
- Initiate and educate patients on guideline-recommended treatment options
- Monitor and screen patients with COPD who require changes in their current regimen
- Work collaboratively with other clinicians to optimize patients’ goals and outcomes
This program is an unaccredited learning activity and is available on our learning site, eCortex.ca. Must be logged in to CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca to access.
Supported by educational funding from AstraZeneca