Pharmacist Advanced Training Microcredentials | Veterinary Medicine On-Demand 6 credit hours

Building on concepts introduced in the Veterinary Medicine: Introductory Bootcamp Training for Pharmacists course, this advanced program focuses on clinical application, case-based learning, and operational considerations related to veterinary medication management.

Topics covered include:

  • Advanced veterinary pharmacotherapy principles
  • Complex disease state management in companion animals
  • Veterinary compounding best practices and formulation considerations
  • Species-specific toxicities, contraindications, and medication safety concerns
  • Interpretation and evaluation of complex veterinary prescriptions
  • Pain management and antimicrobial stewardship considerations
  • Communication strategies with veterinary teams and pet owners
  • Regulatory, workflow, and operational considerations for veterinary pharmacy services

Pharmacists will also strengthen their ability to identify medication-related problems, evaluate therapeutic appropriateness, support safe compounding practices, and optimize medication use for veterinary patients.

This advanced training is designed for pharmacists looking to expand veterinary pharmacy services, increase confidence in managing complex cases, and strengthen collaboration with veterinary providers.

Completion of the Veterinary Medicine: Introductory Bootcamp Training for Pharmacists course is recommended prior to enrolling in this advanced program.

Continue building your expertise in veterinary pharmacy practice – enroll in the advanced training today.

Advanced Veterinary Pharmacy Practice - Pharmacist

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Module 1: Pharmacy Management of Endocrine Disorders in Small Animals

Upon successful completion of this module, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Review the etiology and pathophysiology of common endocrine diseases of canine and feline patients.
2. Recognize clinical signs and symptom presentations of common endocrine diseases for canine and feline patients.
3. Describe treatment options for common endocrine diseases for canine and feline patients.
4. Identify the goals of therapy for each common endocrine disease for canine and feline patients.
5. Evaluate patient cases to determine counseling points for feline patients.
6. Recommend treatment for a feline patient with a common endocrine disease.

Module 2: Pharmacy Management of Cardiovascular Disorders in Small Animals

Upon successful completion of this module, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Review the etiology and pathophysiology of common cardiac diseases in canine and feline patients.
2. Recognize clinical signs and symptom presentations of common cardiac diseases for canine and feline patients.
3. Describe treatment options for common cardiac diseases in canine and feline patients.
4. Identify the goals of therapy for each common cardiac disease in canine and feline patients.
5. Evaluate a patient case to determine counseling points for a feline patient with a cardiac disease.
6. Recommend treatment for a feline and canine patient with a common cardiac disease.

Module 3: Pharmacy Management of Neurological Disorders in Small Animals

Upon successful completion of this module, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Review the etiology and pathophysiology of common neurologic diseases for canine and feline patients.
2. Recognize clinical signs and symptom presentations of common neurologic diseases for canine and feline patients.
3. Describe treatment options for common neurologic diseases for canine and feline patients.
4. Identify the goals of therapy for each common neurologic disease for canine and feline patients.
5. Evaluate patient cases to determine counseling points for canine and feline patients.
6. Recommend treatment for a feline and canine patient with a common neurologic disease.

Module 4: Parasites and Infectious Diseases

Upon successful completion of this module, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Discuss the epidemiology and lifecycle of flea, tick, and heartworm parasites.
2. Describe preventative agents for flea, tick and heartworm parasites.
3. Identify infectious diseases that are spread by parasites, and their symptoms.
4. Recognize treatments for infectious diseases spread by parasites.
5. Recommend prevention and treatment of flea, tick, and heartworm in feline and canine patients.

Module 5: A Pharmacy's Guide to Veterinary Compounding

Upon successful completion of this module, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Discuss where errors in nonsterile compounding are likely to occur and ways to prevent them.
2. Review the laws surrounding nonsterile compounding in veterinary practice.
3. Identify good compounding practices for compounding nonsterile preparations for veterinary patients.
4. Describe the components, steps, and techniques for preparing suspensions and transdermal compounds.
5. Create a procedure for a nonsterile preparation for a patient case.

Faculty

Rikki Horne, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP

Disclosures:

Rikki Horne has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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