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ForwardSwipe, Share, and Mislead: The Digital Spread of Social Media Misinformation Recorded Presentation
Social media misinformation in healthcare refers to false, misleading, or unverified health‑related claims that spread rapidly across digital platforms. These inaccuracies can undermine evidence‑based practice, diminish public trust, and negatively influence patient decision‑making. Understanding how misinformation forms and spreads is essential for healthcare professionals to counteract its impact and promote reliable health communication.
If you attended Swipe, Share, and Mislead: The Digital Spread of Social Media Misinformation on 5/12/2026, you will not be able to claim credit again for this course. However, you are welcome to still watch the content.
Target Audience
This course is intended for Advocate Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to
- Identify common sources and forms of health misinformation encountered in clinical practice.
- Recognize the credibility of health‑related claims using evidence‑based tools and reliable information sources.
- Outline a structured approach to correcting inaccurate patient beliefs while maintaining rapport and trust.
- Locate trustworthy, patient‑appropriate resources that support accurate health understanding and informed decision‑making.
Faculty
Jordan Weber, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident - Aurora Medical Center Grafton
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 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.
Credit Statement(s)
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Advocate Health designates this enduring activity for a maximum 1.00 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. 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.
Pharmacy UAN:JA0006327-0000-26-095-H01-P
Pharmacy Technician UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-095-H01-T
Available Credit
- 1.00 AttendanceAttendance 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.
- 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Pharmacy TechnicianAurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Price
How to Register
Click “Take Course” to complete this program.
Participation Options
This course is available to Advocate Health providers (employed and independent) and team members only.
If you attended Swipe, Share, and Mislead: The Digital Spread of Social Media Misinformation on 5/12/2026, you will not be able to claim credit again for this course. However, you are welcome to still watch the content.
For Further Information
Contact the AH Continuing Pharmacy Education team at [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]
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