Are you stuck at home with cold weather this January? Bundle up with your coffee, breakfast, and warmth of your own home and knock out 8 hours of pharmaceutical CE. Back by popular request, Woo U has organized our second annual weekend long event dedicated entirely to the topic of pharmaceuticals and pharmacology.
Register by January 2, 2025 for a chance to win one of four $50 Starbucks gift cards.
Earn CE credit instantly with the OE tracker app (*Note – you do not need to have the OE tracker app to earn CE. All attendees will still receive CE certificates via email after the event).
Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
Event Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart
Location: Virtual
Cost: $49
**Note:** Please take the pre/post tests ONLY if they are required by your state board.
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:40 AM Pacific Time
Course Title: Systemic Medications for Special Populations
Course Description: This course will provide best prescribing tips for special populations including pediatric patients, pregnant patients, and patients that have contraindications to the drugs of choice. Traditional treatment of ocular infection/inflammation/trauma are discussed first followed by alternative treatments for the above mentioned special populations.
Speaker: Dr. Bruce Onofrey
Course ID and Category: 95303-PH (Pharmacology)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Course Title: Contemporary Pain Management in Optometric Practice
Course Description: Ocular pain is an important reason why patients seek care, especially on an emergent basis. The following interactive presentation will use a case based approach to explore the most effective means to manage pain in optometric practice including the importance of understanding addiction and the current opioid abuse epidemic. Topical and oral pain management will be discussed with particular emphasis on the appropriate steps in prescribing oral pain medications.
Speaker: Dr. Blair Lonsberry
Course ID and Category: 95304-PH (Pharmacology)
This event is COPE approved for 4 hours of CE credit.
Posted In: Upcoming Events
Tagged: Pharmacology, oral pharmaceuticals
Source: woou.org/up-events/cozy-pharma-focus-weekend-day-2