Clinical Management of Allergic Conjunctivitis: Integrating Recommendations to Improve Treatment Outcomes (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

Clinical Management of Allergic Conjunctivitis: Integrating Recommendations to Improve Treatment Outcomes

Faculty

Stephanie L. Conway-Allen, PharmD, RPh
Associate Professor
Department of Pharmacy Practice
MCPHS University
Worcester, Massachusetts

Kaelen C. Dunican, PharmD
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
School of Pharmacy – Worcester/Manchester
MCPHS University
Worcester, Massachusetts
 
Program Description
Allergic conjunctivitis (AC) is an inflammation of the conjunctiva due to allergens that come in contact with the eye. Seasonal AC and perennial AC are the most commonly encountered subtypes. Each can be identified by itching, tearing, and swelling or inflammation of the eye, and these symptoms can contribute to decreased quality of life for patients. Many patients will seek symptomatic relief with topical ophthalmic formulations, and pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should be familiar with the clinical presentation of AC to best recommend appropriate treatments for AC. This activity features video vignettes that illustrate counseling interactions between a patient and a pharmacist to provide a clear understanding about recommending over-the-counter treatment options for patients. Effective communication is a cornerstone for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to optimize patient management and relay vital information for the management of AC, such as assisting patients with therapies that can help provide relief of symptoms.

Target audience: Pharmacy technicians
Type of activity: Knowledge
Release date: March 15, 2021
Expiration date: March 15, 2022
Time to complete activity: 2.0 hours
Fee: Free

Educational Objectives for Pharmacy Technicians
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe allergic conjunctivitis, associated symptoms, and its impact on patients
• Outline treatment options for allergic conjunctivitis with a focus on over-the-counter medications
• Recognize the role of the pharmacy technician in referring patients who would benefit from counseling with the pharmacist and assisting patients with allergic conjunctivitis

 Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is approved for 2.0 contact hours (0.20 CEU) under the ACPE universal activity number: 0290-0000-21-067-H01-T. The activity is available for CE credit through March 15, 2022.


Instructions for Completing the Activity and Receiving CPE Credit
To receive CPE credit, participants must complete the pretest, read the article in its entirety, complete the posttest, and complete the online activity evaluation. After successful completion of the online activity evaluation, you can submit your credit to CPE Monitor. You may view your credit within 48 hours at www.mycpemonitor.net. All participants must request credit before the activity expiration date. CE credit will not be issued after this date.
 

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Disclosures

Kaelen C. Dunican, PharmD, has the following financial relationship with a commercial interest to disclose:

• Advisory Board: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc Pain Management Advisory Council

Stephanie L. Conway-Allen, PharmD, RPh, has no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ Planning Staff – Jim Palatine, RPh, MBA; Maryjo Dixon, RPh; Liza Patel, PharmD, RPh; Ann Marciano; Susan Pordon; and Brianna Winters have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Anonymous peer reviewers are used as part of content validation and conflict resolution. The peer reviewers have no financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Educational Disclaimer
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