Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Clinical Review (Technician)
Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Clinical Review (Technician) is organized by Connect Educate Impact (CEI).
Initial Release Date: September 16, 2021
Planned Expiration Date: September 16, 2024
Description:
For the first time in 6 years, the American College of Rheumatology published new guidelines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. With 1.3 million Americans currently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, this specialty condition often finds itself being managed in multiple sites of care. Learn how pharmacy contributes to the team care of RA patients with this guideline update.
Upon successful completion of this application-based CPE course, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
• List the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
• Identify commonly used medications for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
• Determine eligible patients for disease activity scale assessment
• Assess the medication profile of patients with rheumatoid arthritis for potential common adverse reactions of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS)
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.