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Pharmacist Point-of-Care Testing in Maryland
Credit Hours: 0.75 | Fee: $25.00
** This course is closed and can be accessed by existing registrants only. **
Maryland pharmacists face specific requirements and guidelines in establishing a point-of-care testing (POCT) service in a pharmacy. POCT can be used by pharmacists to screen patients for health conditions and to assist patients in monitoring and managing their of chronic disease states. This 45 minute module will guide Maryland pharmacists through state specific regulations and permit applications.
Participants are strongly encouraged to successfully complete the following course to accompany Pharmacist Point-of-Care Testing in Maryland (KE-CN#POCT002):
- Point-of Care Testing Patient Care Service: A Guide to Successful Implementation (KE-CN#POCT001)
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this knowledge-based activity, the participant should be able to:
- Compare the "letter of exception" and "health awareness event" permits in order to identify the differences;
- Correctly describe the Maryland application process to obtain a "letter of exception" permit; and
- Correctly sequence the steps in the Maryland application process in order to obtain a general permit for health awareness events.
UAN: 0025-0000-14-053-H03-P
Course Number: KE-CN#POCT002
Course Instructor: Deanna Tran, PharmD, BCACP, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Fee: $25.00
This course is sponsored by the Center of Innovative Pharmacy Solutions at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
