Pharmacist Point-of-Care Testing /Test & Treat On-Demand 1h

Point-of-care test and treat services are a crucial tool for enhancing timely access to care and expanding the clinical role of pharmacy teams across various practice settings. This session offers an annual refresher for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, covering updates to clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements, specimen collection techniques, and current trends shaping test and treat services. Join us to stay informed, build confidence, and continue delivering high-quality patient care through test-and-treat practices.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Evaluate current trends that influence pharmacy-based test-and-treat services.
2. Describe commonly used point-of-care tests and appropriate specimen collection techniques.
3. Identify regulatory requirements related to implementing test-and-treat services.
4. Apply the latest evidence-based guidelines and clinical recommendations for test-and-treat programs.
5. Develop strategies to support the successful implementation of a test-and-treat program in pharmacy practice.

Faculty

Elizabeth Skoy, PharmD

Professor
North Dakota State University 

Disclosures:

Elizabeth Skoy has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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