Here is the link to the power point slides for Tuesday night.

https://www.ipha.org/northsuburban-pharmacists

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The North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland Presents

Novel Diabetes Medications: Cardiovascular Outcomes and Beyond. Program 178

This is the confirmation for your reservation for Tuesday's program. Your participation is expected and required! Contact us immediately if you are unable to attend.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019.
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Maggiano’s in Skokie, Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL

Schedule of Events:
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.  Registration/Networking/Dinner

6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Sponsor presentation by Dexcom.

7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.: Featured CE Program Presentation.

Reservations are required for attendance. This program is for current members of the North Suburban Pharmacists. Other participants must be pre-authorized.

In compliance with regulatory and continuing education guidelines/codes of ethics, guests who are not healthcare professionals are not permitted to attend.

Please RSVP via web at www.nspharmacists.org by November 13, 2019, 6 PM

Midwestern College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Sue Cornell at scorne@midwestern.edu . Space is limited

Rosalind Franklin College of Pharmacy Students (non-member)  MUST register with Dr. Janeen Winnike at janeen.winnike@rosalindfranklin.edu . Space is limited

Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Laura Licari at llicari@roosevelt.edu . Space is limited

University of Illinois College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Deb Fox at dfox4@uic.edu  . Space is limited

Chicago State University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Darilyn McClain at dmccla20@csu.edu . Space is limited.

Novel Diabetes Medications: Cardiovascular Outcomes and Beyond. Program 178

Program Description

The care for diabetes patients has greatly evolved in the last few years. We will discuss the cardiovascular impact of being diagnosed with diabetes, the newer novel diabetes treatments, and developing a treatment plan for diabetes patients.

Pharmacist Program Objectives

At the conclusion of the program, the pharmacist will be able to:

1.  Understand the rationale for studying cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.

2.  Recognize landmark trials that contributed to cardiovascular safety and outcomes in diabetes care.

3.  Identify the potential benefits and safety concerns affiliated with novel diabetes medications.

4.  Develop a diabetes treatment plan based on patient and drug characteristics.

Pharmacy Technician Program Objectives

At the conclusion of the program, the pharmacy technician will be able to:

1.  Understand the rationale for studying cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.

2.  Recognize landmark trials that contributed to cardiovascular safety and outcomes in diabetes care.

3.  Identify the potential benefits and safety concerns affiliated with novel diabetes medications.

4.  Develop a diabetes treatment plan based on patient and drug characteristics.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

SPEAKER

Tomasz Jurga, PharmD, BCPS

Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences

Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy

Schaumburg, IL

Disclosure: Our speaker declares no conflicts of interest, real or apparent, and no financial interests in any company, product, or service mentioned in this program.

In compliance with regulatory and continuing education guidelines/codes of ethics, guests who are not healthcare professionals are not permitted to attend.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION: The Illinois Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.

Funding for this program is provided by: North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland 

In order to receive ACPE credit for this program, the participant must 1) Attend the program in its entirety; 2) Provide current information on the Attendance Log Form; and 3) Complete an Evaluation Form. The program’s administrator should provide attendees a Record of Attendance Form for their files. All Statements of Credit for ACPE approved – IPhA co-sponsored continuing education that individuals have completed during the year are available online at www.ipha.org.  If you do not have web access and would like a CE transcript mailed to you, please contact IPhA at (217) 522-7300 or ipha@ipha.org.

Current members: There are no fees for this program. Non-members: $50

Please RSVP via web at www.nspharmacists.org by November 13, 2019, 6PM

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