Overview

The goal of this educational activity is to discuss the appropriate assessment and management of patients with chronic lower back pain based on available data and guidelines. Reviewing appropriate therapies will hopefully reduce the use of ineffective and/or potentially harmful treatments and help to promote positive patient outcomes.

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CLAIMING CE CREDIT

  

This educational activity is provided free of charge.

If you wish to claim CE credit for participation there is a $7.00 accreditation service fee which is paid when you register for the course.

Target Audience

Pharmacists in all practice settings.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity learners will be able to:

• Differentiate between acute and chronic pain
• Describe appropriate assessment of patients with chronic lower back pain
• Review first-line therapies for treatment of chronic lower back pain including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment modalities
• Identify therapies that have not shown benefit for the treatment of chronic lower back pain
• Discuss choice of therapy based on patient specific factors

Technology

A mobile device or computer with an internet connection is required.

Evaluation

All participants will have the opportunity to review the educational sessions and speakers and to identify future educational needs.

Content Creator

Whitney King, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Coastal Medical

Whiteny is originally from Southern Maine and graduated from University of Rhode Island School of Pharmacy in May of 2023. Whitney is currently completing her PGY-1 residency year at Coastal Medical. She is primarily interested in ambulatory care and hopes to pursue a career in ambulatory care following the completion of her residency in July.

Statement of Disclosure

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education, The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy requires that program faculty disclose any relationship (e.g., shareholder, recipient of research grant, consultant or member of an advisory committee) that the faculty may have with ineligible companies whose products or services may be mentioned in their presentations. No one involved in the planning of this program has any relevant financial relationships to disclose.

CE Credit

Requirements for Credit

Completion of the online educational activity and a program evaluation are required to earn credit. No partial credit is available for this program. Evaluations must be completed at www.uripharmacycpd.org within 60 days.

Pharmacy

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This application-based program will provide 1.0 Contact Hour (0.1 CEU) for pharmacists. UAN 0060-0000-24-034-H01-P Release Date: June 1, 2024 Expiration Date: May 15, 2027 

Register to Claim CE Credit

• Login or create an account in URI’s learning management and CE reporting system using your email address and professional license number. Complete all required account set up fields to ensure accurate CE reporting.
• Select “Available On-Line Activities” or “Home Study Programs” to find the educational activity.
• Select Take Post-Test and proceed to secure online payment (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover or Electronic Checks accepted).
• The administrative fee for this program is $7.