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Manitoba Pharmacy Conference Sunday Schedule

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

Full Day Workshop: Principles for the Provision of Methadone by Manitoba Pharmacists Program
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Room 11/12 (Main Floor)
6 CEU

Kim McIntosh, B.Sc.(Pharm.)
Assistant Registrar
Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association

Nicole Nakatsu, B.A. Kines, BScPharm
Practice Development Pharmacist
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 

Floyd Lee, BScPharm
Pharmacist
Broadway Pharmacy  

Laurie Magee RPN
Team Leader
Methadone Intervention and Needle Exchange
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

The MPhA Methadone program involves attending and participating in a full day, live workshop outlining the use of methadone for opioid dependence. Didactic lectures will be presented, personal stories will be shared, and case studies will be examined. Prior to attending the program, participants must read the MPhA Methadone Guidelines Principles for the Provision of Methadone by Manitoba Pharmacists and watch (or have previously attended) the University of Manitoba, Office of Continuing Professional Development DVD – Methadone – An Introduction to Clinical Practice.

It is strongly recommended that at least one pharmacist in each pharmacy that dispenses methadone to have taken either the MPhA methadone professional development program or one of the other methadone maintenance treatment courses available in Canada. This program also serves as an introduction to pharmacists with little to no experience dispensing methadone.

Prior to attending the methadone program, the participant must:

• Read the MPhA Methadone Guidelines Principles for the Provision of Methadone by Manitoba Pharmacists (accredited for 1.5 CEUs)
• Watch (or have previously attended) the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine, Office of Continuing Professional Development DVD – Methadone – An Introduction to Clinical Practice (accredited for 5 CEUs) and available for viewing by emailing pgordon@mpha.mb.ca

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Session D1: The Baby Boomers
9:30 am to 11:45 am
Room 3 (Main Floor)
1.75 CEU

Topic 1: Drug Safety & Effectiveness Network
Shawn Bugden, B.Sc.Pharm
Associate Professor
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba

The Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network (DSEN) was established in 2011 to conduct and coordinate research on the "real world" safety and effectiveness of drugs on the Canadian market. This session will introduce pharmacists to the work of DSEN and Manitoba's involvement in this network. The role of this research for drug policy and frontline pharmacists will be explored.

Topic 2: Prostate Cancer: New and Upcoming Treatment Options
Marc Geirnaert, B.Sc.Pharm.
Senior Pharmacist of Operations
CancerCare Manitoba - Department of Pharmacy

focus of the presentation will be on 2 treatments:
1) Abiraterone acetate: a new oral medication used in the treatment of patients with metastatic hormone refractory prostate cancer and
2) Denosumab: treatment for bone metastases in patients with prostate cancer.

Topic 3: An International Perspective on Emerging Evidence to Manage your Menopausal Patients
Dr. Denise Black, MD, FRCSC
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics
Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
University of Manitoba

This session will review the latest developments in managing menopausal symptoms as presented at the International Menopause Society (IMS) meeting 2011. Dr. Black will review major causes of morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal women and the health benefits and risks of Hormone Therapy.

This topic is sponsored by Merck

Session D2: Helping You Help Your Diabetes Patients
9:30 am to 11:45 am
Room 2 (Main Floor)
1.75 CEU

Lori Berard, RN
Other speaker - Lengim Ingram

Effective Utilization of Blood Glucose Monitoring - Who, What , When and How Much

This interactive session seeks to:

• Demonstrate when and where SMBG is most effective in people with diabetes
  
• Introduce the concept of pattern management
  
• Review appropriate actions to reduce highs and lows

This session is sponsored by Lifescan

Refreshment Break
10:30 am to 11:00 am
Room

Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association Awards Luncheon
11:45 am to 1:30 pm
Room 4/5 (Main Floor)

Please join us for this event to honor our colleagues for their exceptional work in this profession.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Session E1: Pharmacists without Boarders
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Room 3 (Main Floor)
1.5 CEU

Speaker TBA

Description to come

Session E2: Preceptor Workshop
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Room 2
1.5 CEU

Kelly Brink, B.Sc.Pharm
Coordinator & Instructor
Structured Practical Experiential Program (SPEP)
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba

Susan Lessard-Friesen, B.Sc.Pharm
Deputy Registrar
Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association

The role of the preceptor is essential to the success of a student, intern, or new employee. As preceptors, you are responsible for facilitating their transition from student to professional and helping them bridge the gap between theory and practice. To fulfill the responsibilities of the preceptor, the pharmacist acts as a role model, educator, supervisor, and evaluator. It is important to remember that the preceptor will have a lasting impact upon the student or intern. This workshop is designed to prepare pharmacists for their role as preceptors. After completion of
the program participants should be able to:

• Explore the importance of and provide a thorough orientation to students or interns on the first day of
  their experiential rotation or internship.
  
• Identify generational differences and how they affect attitudes, work habits, and motivation in the workplace.
  
• Develop and improve skills in providing ongoing, effective feedback and evaluating students and interns.
  
• Define an approach to handle difficult situations and conflict with students or interns during their
  experiential rotations or internship.

Refreshment Break
3:00 pm to 3:15 pm
First Floor Lobby

Welcome to the Profession: Student Preparation
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Room 8/10 (Main Floor)

Amy Oliver, BSc Pharm
Associate Owner
Shoppers Drug Mart Polo Park

This session is designed for 4thYear Pharmacy Students and International Pharmacy Graduates who are entering the profession of pharmacy. Come and interact with licensed pharmacists and receive tips and mock scenarios.

This session is sponsored by Loblaw Company Limited

Session F: Headline News for Pharmacists
3:15 pm to 4:30 pm
Room 3 (Main Floor)
1.25 CEU

Topic 1: Marketed Health Products Directorate
Dr. Mano Murty, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Manager Clinical Section of MHPD at Health Canada

Dr. Kevin Bernardo, BHsc (Hon.), ND
SEvaluator, MHPD at Health Canada

Elizabeth Ptasznik, BN, MN
Manitoba Regional Coordinator, Canada Vigilance Program
Health Canada

This session will address the critical role of healthcare practitioners in safety surveillance of health products. Focus will be on natural health products, adverse reaction reporting, and how Health uses such information for enhancing public safety.

Topic 2: New Canadian Injection Recommendations for Patients with Diabetes
Lori Berard, RN
Nurse Manager
WRHA

This presentation will provide background information on the rationale for development of a best practice recommendation document to provide guidance to Canadian Health Care Professionals to ensure the injectable therapy is being delivered – at the right dose, to the right site with the right technique every time. The recommendations will be briefly introduced as well as HSC Diabetes Research Group the rationale for the recommendations will be discussed.

This topic is sponsored by BD Medical

Topic 3: Calcium Does a Body Good?
Shawn Bugden, B.Sc.Pharm
Associate Professor
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba

Recent attention to the potential cardiac risks associated with calcium supplementation is forcing pharmacists to reexamine the benefit and risks of this common therapy. This session will seek to review recent literature and provide a context to inform your advice to customers.