A Practical Approach to the Pharmacotherapy of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Track:
Education Sessions (CE)
Program Code: 215-L01
Date: Monday, December 6, 2010
Time: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM EST
Location:
Platinum Ballroom 5, Anaheim Marriott
PRESENTER(S):
James Coons
Amy Seybert, PharmD, Pharmaceutical Care Coordinator, Critical Care, University of Pittsburgh
I have practiced clinical pharmacy in cardiology and critical care for 12 years and have been at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and School of Pharmacy for the past 10.5 years. We were one of the first to publish on the use of human patient simulation in pharmacy education. I work collaboratively with the Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation, Education and Research (WISER) and I am the Associate Director of Pharmacy Programs at the WISER Institute. I have presented my simulation education programs at multiple national pharmacy meetings and at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare. I have received several teaching awards because of my innovative approach to training students, residents, and healthcare professionals. I received the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award at the University of Pittsburgh in 2006 which is the highest teaching honor at the University and the School of Pharmacy Faculty Member of the Year Award in 2000 and 2006, along with the 2006 Innovation in Teaching Award. I have also received honorable mentions for my work in simulation through the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Innovation in Teaching program. Additionally, I have published and presented on multiple patient safety programs developed within my practice.
George Sokos
PROGRAM CHAIR:
James Coons, Clinical Specialist, Cardiology
Design pharmacotherapy regimens for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) based on current national guidelines.
Develop a monitoring plan for patients receiving medical therapy for PAH.
Evaluate operational challenges in the management of patients receiving medical therapy for PAH.