Homerun Therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

March 15, 2023

This presentation will provide comprehensive treatment recommendations for those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This will include management of common symptoms that those with ALS experience, as well as approved therapies to slow the progression of the disease. Medications for ALS currently undergoing phase 2 and phase 3 trials will also be evaluated and discussed for future implications of ALS management.

Target Audience

This course is intended for pharmacists

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to

  • Identify common signs and symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Recommend medications for symptom management in those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Recall the disease-modifying medications approved for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • Evaluate literature for efficacy of upcoming therapies for use in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
 
 
 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Course opens: 
03/01/2023
Course expires: 
06/30/2023
Event starts: 
03/15/2023 - 1:30pm CDT
Event ends: 
03/15/2023 - 2:30pm CDT
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Faculty

Noah Dery, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Aurora BayCare Medical Center

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

 

 

 

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Aurora Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 
Advocate Aurora Health designates this live activity for a maximum 1.00 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists. CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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This conference is being held virtually.  A  link to the meeting will be provided prior to the event.

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