Navigating Pharmacogenomics with the Rise of Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing
This activity aims to position the pharmacist as the champions of pharmacogenomics on an interprofessional healthcare team. Pharmacists will be provided publicly available resources pertaining to pharmacogenomics that can be utilized to better prepare them to be able to discuss pharmacogenomic results and subsequent medication optimization with other healthcare providers.
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
Summarize Pharmacogenomics and it's place in pharmacy practice
Examine current regulations in regards to Direct-To-Consumer genetic testing and pharmacogenomic results
Analyze the clinical actionability of potential gene-drug interactions using publicly available pharmacogenomic resources
Describe potential opportunities for further pharmacogenomics training
This activity aims to position the pharmacist as the champions of pharmacogenomics on an interprofessional healthcare team. Pharmacists will be provided publicly available resources pertaining to pharmacogenomics that can be utilized to better prepare them to be able to discuss pharmacogenomic results and subsequent medication optimization with other healthcare providers.
Katherine Riden, PharmD
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
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.