Learning Objectives

At the end of this application-based activity, the physician prescriber will be able to:

1. Distinguish between different devices used to deliver inhaled medications to patients with obstructive lung disease.
2. Given a device, list the steps required for device priming, proper use and care.

Instructors

Jill A. Morgan, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, FNAP
Professor and Chair, Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Dr. Morgan, instructor for this activity, has no financial relationships to disclose. None of the planners for this activity have financial relationships to disclose.
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Amy Kruger Howard, PharmD, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Dr. Howard, instructor for this activity, has no financial relationships to disclose. None of the planners for this activity have financial relationships to disclose.

ACCME Information

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It is MedChi’s policy to ensure the independence, transparency, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor and integrity, as well as validation of content for all CME/CPD activities we accredit. To that end, faculty must disclose to the participants any relationships with companies identified as meeting the ACCME definition of a commercial interest. In the process of the disclosure process, all faculty and planners have disclosed the presences or absence of such relationships to MedChi. MedChi has identified, evaluated and where appropriate, attempted to resolve any potential conflicts of interest. This is done through the use of content validation, the use of evidence-based data, and multi-disciplinary peer review. The information provided as disclosure to the learner, is to inform the learner and aide in judgment, not to imply that disclosed relationships will have a negative effect on a presentation.

Disclosures
Planners: The planners for this activity have reported no relevant relationships to disclose.
Presenters:
Physician Dispensing: Optimizing Patient Use of Inhalers and Other Respiratory Devices
Jill A. Morgan, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, FNAP, has reported no financial relationships to disclose.
Amy Kruger Howard, PharmD, has reported no financial relationships to disclose.

Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, and The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. MedChi is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statements:
Physician Dispensing: Optimizing Patient Use of Inhalers and other Respiratory Devices
MedChi designates this virtual online educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Dispensing:
This module was Board-approved and DHMH Secretary-approved to meet the CME requirements for dispensing permits.

CME Credit: In order to receive CME credit for participation in these modules the learner is required to complete a post-test and achieve a score of 70% or higher for each module.

Technology Requirements

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Successful Completion requires the learner to complete all practice-based activity components including the audiovisual presentations, post-test, and activity evaluation. Participants must receive a score of at least 70% on the post-test in order to receive credit. The post-test may be taken up to three (3) times. Learners must complete the activity evaluation in order to receive CE credit.  A link to the activity evaluation will be available once a learner has successfully completed all other course segments.

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