The Evolving Landscape of Dyslipidemia: From Statins to Novel Therapeutics_Online

This enduring material training will equip pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the latest evidence-based strategies to optimize lipid management in high-risk patients. Through a focus on guideline-directed therapy, discharge communication, and team-based care models, learners will gain practical tools to address persistent gaps in LDL-C control and improve cardiovascular outcomes.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this continuing pharmacy education program, the participant should be able to:

  • Identify the target LDL-C levels for different risk categories according to the latest guidelines.
  • Outline the stepwise approach to initiating and adjusting lipid-lowering therapy based on patient response and tolerance.
  • Analyze recent clinical trial data on the efficacy and safety of novel non-statin therapies in reducing cardiovascular events.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
11/04/2025
Course expires: 
11/04/2028
Course Director:
Heather Sakely, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, AGSF — Director, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, UPMC Pharmacy Services Line
 
Planning Committee:
  • Amanda Abernathy, CPhT, MBA - Pharmacy Technician Training Coordinator, UPMC Pittsburgh
  • Carly Gabriel, PharmD, BCACP - Internal Medicine Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, UPMC Pittsburgh
  • Ryan Rivosecchi, PharmD -  Clinical Pharmacist, UPMC Pittsburgh
  • Christine Ruby-Scelsi, PharmD - Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Division of Geriatric Medicine, Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
  • Lindsey Stramara, PharmD, BCPPS - Senior Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, UPMC Central PA Region  
  • Alexandria Taylor, PharmD, BCPS - Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program; Director, Inpatient Family Medicine Pharmacotherapy Education; Director, Global Health Education, Unversity of Pittsburgh 
  • Andreea Temelie, PharmD, BCPP - Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacist, UPMC Pittsburgh 
No planners, members of the planning committee, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

Pharmacy Credit (ACPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Please note, the certificate issued at the end of this course is not official, it only indicates that you achieved a passing grade for this activity. As required by the ACPE, credits for will be uploaded to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) within 60 days of completion. It is the responsibility of the pharmacist/pharmacy technician to provide the correct NABP Board ID and DOB.

Disclaimer Statement:

The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.00 ACPE Technician
    The UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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PLEASE NOTE: Your NABP and DOB must be in your profile in order to have credits submitted to the ACPE and pharmacy credits awarded.

The certificate issued at the end of this course is not official, it only indicates that you achieved a passing grade for this activity.   As required by the ACPE, credits for will be uploaded to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) within 60 days of completion.  It is the responsibility of the pharmacist/pharmacy technician to provide the correct NABP Board ID and DOB.