Concepts of Contraception: A Review of Pharmacotherapy and RI Legislation

April 25, 2023

Overview

This program reviews available hormonal contraceptives, how to properly assess patients for therapy, and how to choose treatment based on patient-specific factors. It also reviews currently pending legislation which would allow RI pharmacists to independently prescribe and dispense all short-term, FDA-approved hormonal contraceptives, thus increasing access and improving patient outcomes.

CLAIMING CE CREDIT

    

The contents of this program are available to access free of charge.

If you wish to claim CE credit for participation there is a $7.00 administrative 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, pharmacists will be able to:

  • Discuss status of RI legislation surrounding pharmacist prescribing of hormonal contraceptives
  • Differentiate among available hormonal contraceptive products
  • Describe how to assess patients for hormonal contraceptive therapy
  • Identify appropriate treatment options 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 Creators

  • Audrey Whalen, PharmD. RPh. – University of Rhode Island/Walgreens PGY1 Resident
    Residency Director: Virginia Lemay, PharmD, CDOE, CVDOE
  • Madison Smith, PharmD. RPh. – Coastal Medical Lifespan/University of Rhode Island PGY1 Resident                                                                          
    Residency Director: Elyse Gagne, PharmD, BCACP, CDOE, CVDOE

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 commercial 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.

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Requirements for Credit

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

Accreditation Statement

 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 knowledge-based program will provide 1.0 Contact Hour (0.1 CEU) for pharmacists. UAN 0060-0000-23-039-H01-P Release Date: May 1, 2023 Expiration Date: May 1, 2026

 

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.