Pharmacists: Earn a Certificate in Pharmacogenomics

Facilitating the PGx101 training are David Kisor, BS, PharmD, Dan Krinsky, BS, MS, RPh and Sue Paul, RPh

Required reading:

Pharmacogenomics: Foundations, Competencies, and the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process, Second Edition

Use code APHA_PGX10

Earn 16 ACPE accredited continuing education credit hours

Presentation and Speaker Information:

PGx101 Certificate Training Program

Daniel Krinsky, BS, MS, RPh, FAPhA

Sue Paul, RPh

David Kisor, PharmD

Series Objectives:

Understand pharmacogenomic principles and foundational knowledge of pharmacogenomics including its role in precision medicine.
Identify genetic variants that influence drug metabolism efficacy and toxicity.
Explore drug-gene interactions that impact drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).
Develop skills in interpreting laboratory reports and genetic test results to guide clinical decision-making.
Demonstrate how to incorporate pharmacogenomic insights into patient care to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Understand regulatory and ethical considerations and address the ethical, legal, social (ELSI) and regulatory implications of pharmacogenomic testing and personalized medicine.
Utilize patient-centered communication focused on pharmacogenomic information effectively to patients and other healthcare professionals.
Evaluate evidence-based resources that are used to access evaluate and apply pharmacogenomic literature and guidelines in clinical practice.
Apply pharmacogenomics in special populations taking into consideration age ethnicity and comorbidities.
Use real-world scenarios to practice applying pharmacogenomic knowledge to patient care.
Understand laboratory techniques and laboratory methods used in pharmacogenomics such as genotyping and sequencing.
Develop collaborative skills and promote interdisciplinary collaboration between pharmacists geneticists and other healthcare providers.
Implement clinical decision support (CDS) tools using electronic health records that incorporate pharmacogenomic data.
Assess cost-effectiveness of pharmacogenomics and explore the economic implications of pharmacogenomics including cost-benefit analyses for healthcare systems.
Be prepared to discuss ways to engage in clinical research or quality improvement projects to further the field of pharmacogenomics.

Accreditation Statement:

Credit Designation:

Bon Secours Mercy Health Center for Continuing Education designates this Other activity (The course includes 8 hours of self study and 4 hours of live instruction.) for a maximum of 16 Hour(s).

Event Disclosures:

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Bon Secours Mercy Health Center for Continuing Education and PGx Education. Bon Secours Mercy Health Center for Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Speakers & Planners:

David Kisor, PharmD and Daniel Krinsky, BS, MS, RPh, FAPhA have no financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients to disclose.

Sue Paul, RPh has disclosed a financial relationship with one or more ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients: Myriad Genetics - Speakers Bureau - Relationship Ended

Any financial relationship that was found to be relevant has been mitigated.

Commercial Support:

This activity is not commercially supported.

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email Sue at Sue@PGx101.com

What's the refund policy?

No refunds, but it is transferable

Is my registration fee or ticket transferable?

Yes, there is a $100 administrative fee to make sure the attendee gets the proper credit.

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PGx101 Pharmacogenomic Certificate Training Program October 25, 2025