14 ACPE Credits
13 Hours of Pharmacology for NPs
14.0 Contact Hours
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Women's Health and Phlebology: Clinical and Pharmacological Principles and Practices
8-Night Bahamas Cruise
Round-trip Cape Liberty, NJ (New York, NY)
February 15 - 23, 2020
Round-trip Cape Liberty, NJ (New York, NY)
February 15 - 23, 2020
14 ACPE Credits
13 Hours of Pharmacology for NPs
14.0 Contact Hours
Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Program Purpose / Objectives
The purpose of this lecture is to update clinicians on key messages to support the clinical navigation of the ever increasing challenges of clinical and pharmacologic principles associated with womens health issues commonly encountered in primary care. We explore the impact of these challenges throughout the lifespan.
The desired outcome is that attendees will adopt the stated learning objectives to improve their professional practice. Addressing pharmacological consequences of aging. iated with womens health issues commonly encountered in primary care. We explore the impact of these challenges throughout the lifespan. The desired outcome is that attendees will adopt the stated learning objectives to improve their professional practice. Addressing pharmacological consequences of aging.
Topics:
The desired outcome is that attendees will adopt the stated learning objectives to improve their professional practice. Addressing pharmacological consequences of aging. iated with womens health issues commonly encountered in primary care. We explore the impact of these challenges throughout the lifespan. The desired outcome is that attendees will adopt the stated learning objectives to improve their professional practice. Addressing pharmacological consequences of aging.
- Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic challenges to manage women's health
- Drug interactions; a primer and refresher for all areas of clinical practice
- Navigating behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and neurocognitive disorders commonly seen in our aging female patients
- Addressing the challenges of treating postpartum depression
- Identifying and navigating the caveats and challenges when treating female patients diagnosed with mental illness (including the new mixed feature diagnosis associated with major depression)
- Exploring opportunities to decrease the risk of metabolic syndrome; current recommendations to address this increasingly more common medical condition
Topics:
- Addressing pharmacological consequences of aging
Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic challenges to manage women's health including a review of drug interactions; a primer and refresher for all areas of clinical practice- Describe physiologic changes that are associated with aging that can alter the intended effects of medication and may increase risk of unintended consequences of using medications in the older adult.
- Identify he challenges of applying FDA black box warnings and other age specific recommendations in this population
- Apply clinical pearls to improve medication medication safety in this population
- Addressing pharmacological consequences of aging
Navigating behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and neurocognitive disorders commonly seen in our aging female patients- Describe the impact of untreated BPSD on patients and caregivers
- Identify the current treatment options and opportunities to avoid pitfalls when initiating drug therapy in these patients
- Apply clinical pearls to improve medication medication safety in this population
- Clinical pearls to improve safe medication use in special populations
Addressing the challenges of treating postpartum depression- Identify medications available for the treatment of postpartum depression including the newest parenteral agent approved in 2019
- Describe the challenges of applying the new FDA pregnancy warnings to medication therapy in women of childbearing age
- Apply clinical pearls to improve medication adherence in this population
- Clinical pearls to improve safe medication use in special populations
Identifying and addressing the caveats and challenges associated with treatment in female patients diagnosed with mental illness (including the new mixed feature diagnosis associated with major depression)- Identify the current medications available for treating female patients with common mental health conditions
- Describe the challenges, risks and benefits in using various pharmacotherapeutic interventions in this population
- Apply clinical pearls for safe and effective medication use in patients with co-occuring medical and psychiatric conditions.
- Clinical pearls to improve safe medication use in special populations
Navigating metabolic syndrome; current recommendations to address this increasingly more common medical complication- Identify the new medications available for diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypertension and review current guidelines recommending appropriate use
- Describe the differences in guidelines and how to engage the patient in the debate of negotiated clinical outcomes
- Apply clinical pearls for use of medication therapy in women
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the University at Sea® meeting group through University at Sea® at 800-926-3775 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Faculty
Tammie Lee Demler, PharmD, BS Pharm, MBA, RPh, BCGP, BCPP
Winner of the "2019 Niagara Education Award of the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier".
Clinical Associate Professor
The State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor
University at Buffalo School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
D'Youville College School of Pharmacy
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Practice Residency Program Director
New York State Office of Mental Health
Buffalo, New York
Tammie Lee Demler received her Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science degrees at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo.
Dr Demler is a dually Board-Certified Specialist in both Psychiatric and Geriatric Pharmacy and is currently the Director of Pharmacy Services and Pharmacy residency training at the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center.
She holds numerous academic appointments, including Clinical Associate Professor for SUNY Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Assistant Professor at SUNY School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, D'Youville College School of Pharmacy, University of Florida School of Pharmacy, and Clinical Instructor for the Erie County Community College Pharmacy Technician Certification Program.
She collaborates with both the National Association of the Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) to develop board examinations that establish the minimum competencies expected for new practitioners for practice in an ever changing clinical environment. Prior to embarking on her academic and institutional career, Dr. Demler's clinical practice focused on ambulatory care in community pharmacy.
Dr. Demler has authored and co-authored numerous original research articles and expert reviews for print media. She is a regular contributor to U.S. Pharmacist and reviewer for Pharmacist's Letter.
Prior to launching Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice, Dr. Demler authored a chapter on insomnia in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy's (ACCP's) Ambulatory Care Self-Assessment. She also has provided expert pharmacotherapeutic consultation for other books such as the Side Effects of Drugs: Annual Volume 36 and Clinical Consult to Psychiatric Nursing for Advanced Practice . She has presented medication continuing education programs internationally and nationally, and is an Academic Educator for the New York State Medicaid Prescriber Education program sponsored by the New York Department of Health.
Dr. Demler served as President of both the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York and the Pharmacists Association of Western New York. Dr. Demler is also a local media personality, hosting her own weekly TV talk show as well as a weekly community affairs radio segment. She has won a number of prestigious national, state, and local awards acknowledging both her professional and community-based contributions.
Jerry G. Ninia, MD, RVT
He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and continued his post graduate training at Nassau County Medical Center. For over 30 years, he has maintained two separate private practices in both OB/GYN and Phlebology. He has lectured internationally on the topic of women's health and venous disease and has authored 3 text book chapters and over 25 articles in peer reviewed journals. He is the clerkship director for NYITCOM medical students rotating through St. Charles hospital department of OBGYN with administrative, didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities.
A Fellow of the American College of OB/GYN's, Surgeons and Phlebologists, he is board certified in OB/GYN as well as Phlebology and was instrumental in the creation of the nationally administered Phlebology board certification exam. He is certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography as a Registered Vascular Technologist. He has served as a member of the American College of Phlebology Board of Directors and the Phlebology Foundation Board. He has served on the Catholic Health Services of Long Island Board of Trustees and helped create initiatives to improve patient safety in Labor and Delivery. His efforts resulted in St. Charles hospital earning the Healthcare Association of New York State Pinnacle Award for quality and patient safety along with his earning the prestigious Theodore Roosevelt award given to those individuals who provide outstanding voluntary contributions and leadership at Long Island hospitals.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
Cruise Itinerary
| DATE | PORT OF CALL | ARRIVE | DEPART |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Feb 15 | Cape Liberty, NJ (New York, NY) |
- | 3:00 pm |
| Sun Feb 16 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Mon Feb 17 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Tue Feb 18 | Port Canaveral, Florida |
7:00 am | 7:00 pm |
| Wed Feb 19 | Nassau, Bahamas |
10:30 am | 10:00 pm |
| Thu Feb 20 | Coco Cay, Bahamas |
7:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Fri Feb 21 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Sat Feb 22 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Sun Feb 23 | Cape Liberty, NJ (New York, NY) |
6:00 am | - |
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ports of Call
Cape Liberty, NJ (New York, NY) - Cape Liberty Cruise Port is located on the New York Harbor in Bayonne, New Jersey, and is just seven miles from New York City and three miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Its waterfront location and close proximity to the Big Apple allow visitors easy access to everything New York City has to offer along with providing access to the historic roots of Northern New Jersey. Convenient guest parking is located adjacent to the cruise terminal.
At Sea - Cruising - Cruising
Port Canaveral, Florida - As the home of Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral is the launching point for all-out adventure in Central Florida. Its beaches offer a mix of family-friendly shores and secluded swaths of sand. And with Orlando’s theme park sprawl only an hour away, you can easily mingle with your favorite characters. Beyond the parks lie equally amusing gems packed with Old Florida character. Kayak past manatees in the Banana River Lagoon and zip line above alligators at Brevard Zoo. Discover notable art museums and Park Avenue’s ritzy charm. Orlando cruises give you access to trace the region’s roots at the Orange County Regional History Museum.
Nassau, Bahamas - Caribbean charm shines in the Bahamian capital, where you’re never more than a few steps away from rhythmic percussions, appetizing flavors, white-sand beaches, and some of the clearest waters in the world. This picture-perfect paradise was once a pirate’s haven— and you can explore its colorful past of buccaneers, blockade-runners and bootleggers along historical streets and at the three colonial fortresses that line the shores. If you’re looking for a more hands-on maritime adventure, look no further. Cruisers to Nassau can swim with stingrays, dive with dolphins, or spot colorful coral on a glass-bottom boat.
Coco Cay, Bahamas - Located in the middle of the Caribbean's bright blue water lies the secluded island of CocoCay. With its white-sand beaches and spectacular surroundings, CocoCay is a wonderland of adventure. Reserved exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests, this tropical paradise has recently been updated with new aquatic facilities, nature trails and a ton of great places to just sit back, relax and enjoy a tropical drink.
CocoCay Map
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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