Course Description

Epilepsy and Anti-epileptic Drugs (AED): Review for Pharmacists
Presented September 24, 2014 via Adobe Connect

Course Faculty
LCDR Kevin McDermott, PharmD, PhC, BCPS, NCPS, AE-C (Shiprock, NM)

Release Date: September 27, 2014
Estimated Time to Complete Course: 1.0 hour

Target Audience: Pharmacists working in I/T/U settings

Course Overview:
The IHS Pharmacy Last Wednesdays Webinar Series has been initiated to address the needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in I/T/U settings. Specifically, the series address five (5) areas: 1. Recent Evidence-Based Therapeutic Guidelines; 2. New Practices/Clinical Collaboration Models within IHS; 3. The Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice of IHS Pharmacy; 4. Ongoing Professional/Legal Changes in the Pharmacy Profession; and 5. Issues Confronting Institutional or Ambulatory Care Practice.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of completing this training, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the differences between seizure types
2. Based on patient cases, recommend AED therapy for specific seizure types
3. Categorize adverse effects of AEDs








This recorded webinar is not eligible for continuing education credits but is availble as an additional educational resource.

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