Ask the Expert: Assessing Critical Evidence for Managing Dyslipidemia

Please read the following information about this continuing pharmacy education (CPE) activity before accessing the presentation using link located at the bottom of this page.

Accreditation for Pharmacists

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity provides 1 hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education credit (ACPE activity 0204-0000-13-414-L01-P).

Methods and Format

This is a live web-based activity consisting of audio, presentation slides, and an activity evaluation tool. Participants must participate in the entire presentation and complete the course evaluation to receive continuing pharmacy education credit. Participants may print their official statements of continuing pharmacy education credit immediately following the activity. This activity is provided free of charge. View full CE processing instructions.

Target Audience

This continuing pharmacy education activity was planned to meet the needs of pharmacists in a variety of practice settings, including large and small health systems, outpatient clinics, managed-care organizations, long-term care facilities, and academia. This activity is particularly beneficial for pharmacists, clinical specialists, managers, leaders, and educators who are interested in current strategies for the management of dyslipidemia.

Webinar Overview

This activity will focus on evidence and scientific statements that have been published since the release of the National Cholesterol Education Panel (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel III (ATPIII) guidelines. These publications influence the treatment of individual patients with dyslipidemia. Based on these data, faculty will predict changes that might be seen in the newest version of the NCEP guidelines (the ATP IV), which are due to be released in 2013.

The content for this live webinar is based on questions raised by participants in a recent educational symposium on this topic. Time for questions and answers from the webinar audience will be provided at the end of the presentation.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this knowledge-based educational activity, participants should be able to

1. Describe at least two evidence-based recommendations for dyslipidemia treatment that are different than what is currently recommended in the NCEP ATP III.
2. Explain the proven benefits of specific drug therapy combinations for the treatment of dyslipidemia.

Faculty

• Joseph Saseen, Pharm.D., FASHP, FCCP, BCPS
• Professor and Vice Chair
• Department of Clinical Pharmacy
• Professor
• Department of Family Medicine
• University of Colorado
• Aurora, Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions for Webinars

What is a live webinar?

A live webinar brings the presentation to you – at your work place, in your home, through a staff in-service program. You listen to the speaker presentation in “real time” as you watch the slides on the screen. You will have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions at the end of the program. Please join the conference at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time for important announcements.

How do I process my Continuing Education (CE) credit?

Continuing pharmacy education for this activity will be processed on ASHP’s new eLearning system and reported directly to CPE Monitor. After completion of the live webinar, you will process your CPE and print your statement of credit online at http://elearning.ashp.org/my-activities. To process your CPE, you will need the enrollment code that will be announced at the end of the webinar.

View full CE processing instructions

What if I would like to arrange for my colleagues to participate in this webinar as a group?

One person serving as the group coordinator should register for the webinar. That group coordinator will receive an e-mail confirmation with instructions for joining the webinar. A few minutes before the webinar begins, the group coordinator should launch the webinar link. Once the webinar has been activated, the coordinator will have the option to open the audio via VoIP (Voice Over IP) on the webinar toolbar or use a touch tone phone with the provided dial-in information. At the conclusion of the activity, the group coordinator will complete a brief online evaluation and report the number of participants at that site. Each participant will process his or her individual continuing education statement online.

What do I need in order to participate in the webinar?

1. Computer with internet access and basic system requirements. When you register, the webinar system will assess your system to ensure compatibility.
2. Telephone to dial the toll-free number and listen to the presentation (if you choose not to use Voice Over IP [VoIP] via your computer).

Webinar System Requirements

Be sure to view the webinar system requirements for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android prior to the activity.