Emergency Medicine Certificate

   
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education with Commendation.

This professional certificate is intended for pharmacists who have an interest in increasing their foundational knowledge and skills necessary to provide optimal patient-centered care in emergency medicine.

The Pharmacist's Role in Emergency Medicine
ACPE #: 0204-0000-24-840-H01-P
Application-based
2.75 contact hours 

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the services and activities that pharmacists can perform when caring for patients in the emergency department.
• Compare techniques to complete medication histories and reconciliations.
• Apply principles of medication safety and risk mitigation strategies to the emergency department.
• Identify opportunities for pharmacy involvement in prehospital activities.
• Evaluate the use of clinical information provided by Emergency Medical Services personnel.
• Describe the role of pharmacy personnel in disaster preparedness and response. 

Trauma, Hemostasis, and Life Support
ACPE #: 0204-0000-24-841-H01-P
Application-based
2.75 contact hours 

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the role of the pharmacist when caring for patients with traumatic injuries.
• Recommend appropriate treatment for common injuries in trauma.
• Choose evidence-based resuscitation therapies for patients with burn injuries.
• Summarize appropriate therapies for hemostasis in trauma patients.
• Recommend evidence-based anticoagulation reversal for patients presenting with hemorrhage.
• Identify the core elements of basic life support and advanced life support.
• Define the pharmacist’s role in the care of pediatric and adult patients requiring advanced life support.
• Apply treatment algorithms for adult and pediatric life support. 

Shock States
ACPE #: 0204-0000-24-842-H01-P
Application-based
2.25 contact hours 

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate among hypovolemic, distributive, obstructive, and cardiogenic shock.
• Compare the distribution patterns of hypotonic, isotonic, and hypertonic fluids.
• Construct a therapeutic plan for patients suffering from common shock states.
• Describe the anticipated physiologic effects of commonly used vasopressors and inotropic agents.
• Differentiate between sepsis and septic shock.
• Describe goals of therapy for a patient with sepsis or septic shock.
• Apply a treatment plan for a patient with sepsis or septic shock. 

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Emergencies
ACPE #: 0204-0000-24-843-H01-P
Application-based
3.25 contact hours 

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze clinical presentations of hypertensive emergencies.
• Identify appropriate treatment options based on patient-specific characteristics and treatment goals.
• Describe the recommended pharmacotherapy approach to the outpatient management of hypertensive emergencies.
• Describe pharmacotherapeutic priorities when managing patients with acute coronary syndromes.
• Assess therapeutic options for a patient with acute pulmonary edema.
• Differentiate among therapeutic options for the management of heart failure exacerbations.
• Compare the different therapeutic alternatives for the management of atrial fibrillation.
• Give examples of challenges in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia.
• Identify opportunities to develop outpatient management strategies for patients with dysrhythmias.
• Assess a patient case to determine appropriate treatment for venous thromboembolism.
• Compare the efficacy and toxicity of pharmacologic treatments for asthma exacerbation.
• Choose the most appropriate treatment for a patient experiencing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation.  

Infectious Diseases in the Emergency Department
ACPE #: 0204-0000-24-844-H01-P
Application-based
2.5 contact hours 

Learning Objectives:

• Summarize the roles of an emergency department pharmacist as an antimicrobial steward.
• Identify common pathogens associated with pneumonia.
• Apply evidence-based guidelines to guide antimicrobial therapy for pneumonia.
• Recommend appropriate antibiotic regimens for meningitis.
• Compare and contrast the various classifications of urinary tract infections.
• Select the most appropriate treatment for urinary tract infections based on diagnosis and suspected pathogens.
• Recommend appropriate treatment options for common sexually transmitted infections.
• Select when antibiotic therapy is clinically indicated for skin and soft tissue infections.
• Assess the appropriateness of antibiotic regimens for skin and soft tissue infections.
• Select the most appropriate antibiotic therapy based on severity of intra-abdominal infection.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of a one time intravenous dose of antibiotics before discharge.
• Discuss appropriate durations of antimicrobial therapy for common infections. 

Neurologic and Psychiatric Emergencies
ACPE #: 0204-0000-24-845-H01-P
Application-based
2 contact hours 

Learning Objectives:

• Compare the efficacy and toxicity of pharmacologic treatments for migraine.
• Recommend therapeutic options for acute ischemic stroke.
• Apply evidence based guidelines to determine appropriate candidates for tissue plasminogen activator therapy.
• Describe evidence-based treatment options for seizures.
• Identify the most appropriate medication to utilize for management of acute agitation.
• Select the most appropriate therapy for an alcohol withdrawal patient. 

Pain, Sedation, and Neuromuscular Blockade
ACPE #: 0204-0000-24-846-H01-P
Application-based
2 contact hours 

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the diverse types of pain and pain syndromes encountered in the emergency department.
• Compare non-opioid analgesic strategies for the treatment of pain.
• Apply appropriate prescribing practices for opioids in the emergency department and at discharge to minimize misuse and abuse.
• Apply knowledge of rapid sequence intubation and therapies involved to provide optimal pharmacotherapy.
• Identify the most appropriate analagosedation treatment plan for a patient following rapid sequence intubation.
• Differentiate among pharmacotherapy options for procedural sedation. 

Acid-Base & Electrolyte Disorders and Oncologic & Hematologic Emergencies
ACPE #: 0204-0000-24-847-H01-P
Application-based
1.5 contact hours 

Learning Objectives:

• List common electrolyte disturbances found in patients presenting to the emergency department.​
• Design treatment plans for patients presenting with hyponatremia and hypernatremia.
• Describe therapeutic options for patients with hyperkalemia.
• Differentiate characteristics of metabolic acidosis and alkalosis and compensatory mechanisms.
• Identify potential treatment options for common acid-base disorders.
• Given a scenario, select the most appropriate treatment for specific oncologic and hematologic emergencies. 

Gastrointestinal and Renal Emergencies
ACPE #: 0204-0000-24-848-H01-P
Application-based
1.75 contact hours 

Learning Objectives:

• Compare common etiologies for nausea that may present in the emergency department and specific treatments associated with each.
• Construct an initial pharmaceutical treatment plan for a patient with acute variceal bleeding.
• Select appropriate empiric antibiotics for patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis and acute cholecystitis.
• Identify supportive pharmaceutical treatment for patients presenting in acute liver failure.
• Develop a treatment plan for a patient with acute pain from nephrolithiasis.
• Identify medications used in the emergency department with potential to cause acute kidney injury.
• Analyze medication orders to determine required dose adjustments in a patient with acute kidney injury. 

Endocrine and Dermatologic Emergencies
ACPE #: 0204-0000-24-849-H01-P
Application-based
2 contact hours 

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss presentations and therapies for the management of myxedema coma and thyrotoxicosis.
• Design pharmacotherapy regimens and monitoring plans for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome.
• Apply appropriate treatment strategies for adrenal emergencies.
• Compare clinical and laboratory findings for Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
• Describe the goals of care for a patient presenting with a dermatologic emergency. 

Toxicology and Special Populations
ACPE #: 0204-0000-24-700-H01-P
Application-based
3.75 contact hours 

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the general approach to managing a poisoned patient.
• Describe methods of gastrointestinal decontamination.
• Compare common toxidromes.
• List common antidotes used for the management of overdose patients.
• Summarize how to effectively administer hyperinsulinemia-euglycemia therapy in the overdose patient.
• Calculate an appropriate digoxin immune fab dose for a digoxin toxic patient.
• Recommend a treatment plan to manage toxicity resulting from an unknown cardiovascular toxicant.
• Describe the therapeutic endpoints when managing an acetaminophen overdose.
• Analyze laboratory results to appropriately stage a salicylate toxic patient.
• Recommend the appropriate dose of naloxone for opioid toxicity.
• Describe general approaches for pharmacologic treatment of pediatric patients.
• Identify appropriate treatment plans for obstetric emergencies.
• Assess how the pharmacologic needs of geriatric patients differ from other populations.

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Each activity consists of audio, video, and/or PDFs and evaluations. Learners must review all content and complete the evaluations to receive continuing pharmacy education credit for each activity. 

Follow the prompts to claim, view, or print the statement of credit within 60 days after completing the activity. 

Important Note – ACPE 60 Day Deadline: 

Per ACPE requirements, CPE credit must be claimed within 60 days of being earned. To verify that you have completed the required steps and to ensure your credits have been reported to CPE Monitor, check your NABP profile account to validate that your credits were transferred successfully before the ACPE 60-day deadline. After the 60-day deadline, ASHP will no longer be able to award credit for this activity.

The ASHP PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES℠ educational product line contains learning activities that are ACPE-accredited knowledge and application-based continuing education. This is not an ACPE Certificate Program. Upon successful completion of the activities, the learner will be able to download an ASHP Professional Certificate.