Advanced Physical Assessment Workshop 2024

Pharmacists and pharmacy residents are invited to further their knowledge and acquire the skills to fulfill the expanding role of the pharmacist!

NOTE: Participants are required to complete three hours of pre-work. Assignments will be distributed two weeks in advance of the program.

Save 50% with early bird registration!

Early Bird Registration (Deadline: May 31)

• Pharmacy Resident or Fellow: $50
• MCW Pharmacy Preceptor: $75
• Pharmacist / Other Healthcare Providers: $100

Regular Registration (June 1 - July 14)

• Pharmacy Resident or Fellow: $99
• MCW Pharmacy Preceptor: $149
• Pharmacist / Other Healthcare Providers: $199

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the role of the pharmacist in conducting physical assessments.
   
2. List the four steps involved in the physical assessment process: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
   
3. Explain the importance of a patient-centered physical assessment care process.
   
4. Demonstrate appropriate physical assessment techniques for the following topics: vital signs, diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological.
   
5. Interpret physical assessment results and their implications on patient care.

Presenters

• Rachel Kavanaugh, PharmD, BCACP, Assistant Professor, Director of Professional Labs – Year 2, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
• Mathew Letizia, PharmD, Assistant Professor, Director of Professional Labs – Year 1, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
• Zachary Hovis, PharmD, Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
• Jillian Theobald, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine

UAN Activity Number

0846-0000-24-001-L99-P

Requirements for Pharmacy CE Credit

Participants who attend this application-based program, complete the program evaluation and assessment for this session, and achieve competence measured by hands-on evaluation of skills will receive 8.0 continuing education contact hours (0.8 CEUs). The evaluation and assessment need to be completed one day following the workshop.