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ForwardNew Renal Function Equations and Their Application in Practice
Dr. Victoria Williams will provide a 45-minute lecture on the updated literature comparing and contrasting different equations to measure renal function with a focus on medication dosing. Additionally, her lecture will discuss new equations to measure renal function and how they are used in practice. Lastly, she will touch on the implementation processes at her institution
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
- Compare, contrast, and apply GFR estimation equations (e.g., CKD-EPI, Cockcroft-Gault) for renal drug dosing
- Evaluate the strengths and limitations of using cystatin C in estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
- Assess the role of electronic medical record (EMR) decision support tools in optimizing renal dosing
Dr. Victoria Williams will provide a 45-minute lecture on the updated literature comparing and contrasting different equations to measure renal function with a focus on medication dosing. Additionally, her lecture will discuss new equations to measure renal function and how they are used in practice. Lastly, she will touch on the implementation processes at her institution
Victoria Williams PharmD, BCCCP
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 (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe 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