Learning Objectives

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

1. Reflect on how motivational interviewing can be useful at the point of dispensing.
2. Identify the four (4) skills necessary to implement motivational interviewing.
3. Select a strategy to address a patient barrier to medication adherence at the point of dispensing.
4. Identify resources to support complex or non-adherent patients during the dispensing process.

Instructors

Kathleen Pincus, PharmD, BCPS
Associate Professor, Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
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Dr. Pincus, instructor for this activity, has no financial relationships to disclose. None of the planners for this activity have financial relationships to disclose.

 

Charmaine D. Rochester-Eyeguokan, PharmD, CDE, BCACP
Professor, Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
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Dr. Charmaine Rochester-Eyeguokan, instructor for this activity, has no financial relationships to disclose. None of the planners for this activity have financial relationships to disclose.

ACCME Information

Disclosure and Transparency in CME/CPD:
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:
Motivational Interviewing & Patient Adherence at the Point of Dispensing
Kathleen Pincus, PharmD, BCPS, has reported no financial relationships to disclose.
Charmaine D. Rochester-Eyeguokan, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES (CDE), 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:
Motivational Interviewing & Patient Adherence at the Point of Dispensing
MedChi designates this virtual online educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 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

Unless otherwise noted in the course materials, the following are required to access online courses: A computer or mobile device with a stable internet connection and the ability to view and update Microsoft Word® and PowerPoint® documents.

Supported Internet Browsers	Windows Internet Explorer version 11 and above Chrome 43 and above Firefox 4.0 (or later) MacOS Safari 13 and above Chrome 43 and above
Minimum Memory	8 GB (or more)
Minimum Storage	6 GB (or more)
Minimum Processor	PC: 2 GHz or faster Intel processor MacOS: Multi-core Intel processor
Minimum Internet Speeds	High speed internet connection
Other	Participants must be able to play audio (either through speakers or headphones) as well as ability to open PDF files and view and edit Word, and PPT documents.

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.

Use of Trade Names:
The trade names provided for the drugs and delivery systems in this module are for the purpose of product identification. The developers of this activity do not intend to imply endorsement for any commercial products discussed.

Privacy and Confidentiality:
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is committed to protecting the privacy of our learners. All enrollees are protected under The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) (FERPA). The UMB Policy on Confidentiality and Disclosure of Student Records can be found at: https://www.umaryland.edu/policies-and-procedures/library/academic-affairs/policies/iii-630a.php.   

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Refund Policy

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• Refunds are not available in the following circumstances
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  • Request is made after 15 days of the ordering date.
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