See the latest and most up-to-date catalog listing of Sullivan University Kentucky Board of Pharmacy-Authorized protocol trainings here.
Introduction to KY Board-Approved Protocols
This 1-hour interactive home-study module was designed to equip pharmacists to provide expanded services under a board-authorized protocol. This module reviews available board-authorized protocols currently approved by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy and addresses implementation and planning considerations when adding a service in a pharmacy. This module will guide the learner through the necessary documentation, education and forms that are required per the protocol regulation. Best practices in creating a business plan and workflow integration will be shared. Finally, the learner will briefly examine differential diagnosis and tips for creating an effective patient encounter. Registration and continuing Education details and requirements for completion are provided here. CE is provided by the Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Office of Lifelong Professional Development.
Essentials of the KY Board-Authorized Allergic Rhinitis Protocol
As a result of regulation 201 KAR 2:380, pharmacists in Kentucky can now initiate the dispensing of non-controlled medications and other professional services via a prescriber-approved board-authorized protocol. In an effort to transform and advance pharmacy within our state, this training specifies the criteria and procedures for pharmacist(s) to initiate the dispensing of medications for symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis under the Kentucky Board Approved Protocol for Pharmacist Dispensing of Allergic Rhinitis Therapies. Registration and continuing Education details and requirements for completion are provided here. CE is provided by the Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Office of Lifelong Professional Development.
Essentials of the KY Board-Authorized Tobacco Cessation Protocol
As a result of newly approved regulation (201 KAR 2:380), pharmacists in Kentucky can now initiate the dispensing of non-controlled medications and other professional services via a prescriber-approved board-authorized protocol. In an effort to transform and advance pharmacy within our state, this training module provides practicing pharmacists an overview of the KY board-authorized tobacco cessation protocol. This 1-hour interactive home-study module for pharmacists, in combination with the 3-hour live CE course Implementation Models and Skills Check for the KY Board-Authorized Tobacco Cessation Protocol, will satisfy the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy protocol training requirements. Continuing Education details and requirements for completion are provided here. CE is provided by the Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Office of Lifelong Professional Development.
Implementation Models and Skills Check for the KY Board-Authorized Tobacco Cessation Protocol
In this 3-hour live session, pharmacists will explore how to 1) Screen patients to identify whether they are candidates for the pharmacist-directed tobacco cessation treatment; 2) Provide effective patient education regarding tobacco cessation therapies including motivation for quitting, drug information, nicotine withdrawal, and preventing relapse; 3) Recommend a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product considering patient-specific factors and preferences; and 4) Document tobacco cessation patient encounters. Continuing Education details and requirements for completion are provided in the link. CE is provided by the Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Office of Lifelong Professional Development. No upcoming courses are scheduled at this time.
KENTUCKY BOARD AUTHORIZED TUBERCULIN SKIN TESTING (ONE- AND TWO-STEP) PROTOCOLS
This training provides practicing pharmacists the required knowledge and skills to implement the KY board-authorized tuberculin skin testing protocols. This training includes a 1-hour interactive home-study module and a 3-hour live CE course. The home study provides pharmacists an overview of protocol requirements and the Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) method. The 3-hour live session, pharmacists will: 1) Administer simulated Mantoux TSTs using normal saline; 2) Read and interpret results of simulated TSTs; and 3) Discuss strategies for TST service integration into workflow. CE is provided by the Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Office of Lifelong Professional Development. No upcoming courses are scheduled at this time.