Infectious Disease, Public Health, Rheumatology
Lyme Disease Recognition and Management: Clinical Insights for Pharmacists
Lymedisease is a growing health concern in Canada. This program is designed tosupport healthcare providers in identifying and managing this condition. Throughthe use of apatient case, this course will review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, andtreatment of Lyme disease, with an emphasis on early recognition andintervention.
DURATION
30 min
PROFESSION
Pharmacy
# OF CREDITS
1.25
ACCREDITATION
CCCEP
EXPIRY DATE
2026-01-27
A rising number of Canadians are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. This program aims to help clinicians effectively identify and treat Lyme disease in their patients. The program will review the clinical presentation and treatment of Lyme disease, with the overall goal of supporting clinicians in optimizing
early recognition and treatment of this condition.
Faculty
Dr. Todd F. Hatchette, MD, FRCPC, FAMMI
Dr. Sofia Nastis, BMSc, MD, CCFP
Dr. Aisha Khatib, MD, CCFP(EM), CTravMed, DTM&H, CTropMed, FISTM
Dr. Kyle O. Lee, BMLSc, BMBS, MPH, CCFP
Betty Golightly, B.Sc. (Pharm), RPh
Carlene Oleksyn, RPh, APA, CDE, BSP, CTH
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
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Describe the clinical presentation of Lyme disease
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Discuss appropriate treatment options for Lyme disease
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Advise patients on preventative measures for Lyme disease
Accreditation
This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 1.25 CEU(s).
CCCEP File Number: 1066-2024-3898-I-P
#
of credits: 1.25
Duration: 30 min
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30 min
Duration
Pharmacy
Profession
1.25
# of credits
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
-
Describe the clinical presentation of Lyme disease
-
Discuss appropriate treatment options for Lyme disease
-
Advise patients on preventative measures for Lyme disease
CCCEP
Accredited
Course
CCCEP
ACCREDITATION
Infectious Disease, Public Health, Rheumatology
Learning Category
Infectious Disease
Topic
0
Price
2026-01-27
Expiry Date
CAN-eng
Region/Language
Course Description
A rising number of Canadians are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. This program aims to help clinicians effectively identify and treat Lyme disease in their patients. The program will review the clinical presentation and treatment of Lyme disease, with the overall goal of supporting clinicians in optimizing
early recognition and treatment of this condition.
Faculty
Dr. Todd F. Hatchette, MD, FRCPC, FAMMI
Dr. Sofia Nastis, BMSc, MD, CCFP
Dr. Aisha Khatib, MD, CCFP(EM), CTravMed, DTM&H, CTropMed, FISTM
Dr. Kyle O. Lee, BMLSc, BMBS, MPH, CCFP
Betty Golightly, B.Sc. (Pharm), RPh
Carlene Oleksyn, RPh, APA, CDE, BSP, CTH
Accreditation
This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 1.25 CEU(s).
CCCEP File Number: 1066-2024-3898-I-P
30 min
Duration
0
Price
1.25
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