Description of Program
Increased levels of cholesterol and triglycerides are associated with morbidity and mortality from vascular diseases. Hypercholesterolemia can be related to dietary choices or familial genetics. Patients with diabetes, hypothyroidism, and excess alcohol intake are prone to abnormal lipid metabolism. Thus the evaluation and management of lipid disorders require the healthcare professional to be knowledgeable of laboratory evaluation, risk assessment, primary prevention and treatment. This program was designed utilizing the latest clinical guidelines and content focus for the certification examination.
Information regarding the certification examination specific to dyslipidemia management by the Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology can be obtained at www.lipidspecialist.org
Who Should Enroll in this Program?
This program is designed for English-speaking pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who want to enhance or develop the knowledge and skills necessary for quality lipid management.
Program Schedule
This independent study is available on demand. The participant will choose when to start and finish the program. The participants traditionally complete the program within four weeks.
Program Content
The content is divided into modules. Each module utilizes instructor outlines, audio/video recordings, reading assignments, articles, web resources, case studies to augment the learning process. These methods provide the participant with flexibility in completing assignments. Each module has accompanying study guide(s) with questions (such as multiple choice, essay) for participants to submit.
A textbook is not required for this program.
Learning Outcome
The learning outcome of this activity is to enable the learner to successfully manage patients diagnosed with lipid abnormalities based on current therapeutic guidelines and best practice through interprofessional collaborative practice.
Program Objectives
At the conclusion of the program the participant will be able to:
Delivery of Content
The learner will log into the program via the internet and work independently through the modules. The independent study provides an opportunity to learn while in the comfort of your own home and office. Program staff are available during business hours by phone or email to assist participants with technical issues or concerns. After the learner works through the content, she/he will complete the comprehensive exam.
Note: Many businesses, especially government agencies or health institutions, utilize security firewalls. Access to web links within program and communication from the instructor, or other students may be blocked. We recommend not using your work email address for this course.
Contact Hours
10 contact hours including 4 pharmacology hours
The University of Southern Indiana designates this activity for 10 contact hours with four of those hours related to pharmacotherapeutics for nurses. Four hours of content meets the pharmacology continuing education requirements for the renewal of the advanced practice registered nurse prescriptive authority license.
The University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning designates this knowledge based Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) activity for 10 contact hours for completion of this program. Pharmacists who request to have their contact hours reported to the Certified Pharmacy Education Monitor (CPE) must indicate this request during registration and include the correct NABP e-PID# and Birthdate (mmdd).
The University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning designates this activity for a maximum of 10.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this program does not guarantee expertise in the content. Clinical experience and judgment coupled with an understanding of the content are necessary to attain competency. Achieving certification via a designated professional organization is an additional step to demonstrate competency.
Criteria for Successful Completion
The certificate of completion will be sent via email immediately upon the completion of the program evaluation.
Faculty Name and Credentials
We strive to provide interprofessional education by utilizing a variety of content experts, instructors, contributors, and reviewers.
Kelly Dugger, PharmD
Conflict of Interest Statement
No individual in a position to control content has any relevant financial relationships.
Expiration date: May 1, 2023
Accreditation Statements
In support of improving patient care, University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning 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.
State of Indiana
The University of Southern Indiana is an approved provider of continuing education for several professionals licensed in the state of Indiana, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and dental professionals.
State of California
The University of Southern Indiana is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #13378.
To Register: Click on the link above. We recommend utilizing Chrome or Firefox with a computer or tablet to register for our programs.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-877-USI-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217 or email usi1nhpcert@usi.edu
Enrollment Cost
$250
The fee includes access to the program, along with all resources and handouts. A text, if applicable, is not included in the fee.
There is a $25.00 fee to invoice.
Pharmacists who request to have their contact hours reported to the Certified Pharmacy Education Monitor (CPE) must indicate this request during registration and include the correct NABP e-PID# and Birthdate (mmdd). NOTE: Reporting of CEs should be requested during registration. There is an additional $50 charge for reporting.
Physicians who request to have their contact hours reported must indicate this request during registration and include Birthdate (mmdd), licensing ID, and licensing state. NOTE: Reporting of CEs should be requested during registration. There is an additional $50 charge for reporting.
Refund Policy
A $50 administrative fee will be charged prior to accessing the program. No refund will be given after the program has been opened.
