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31st Annual Pharmacological Conference for Advanced Practice Providers - Pharmacological Management of Clients across the Lifespan

About the Course

This conference is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the latest clinical updates in pharmacology, helping them effectively manage acute, complex, and chronic patient populations across the lifespan.


Target Audience

  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Advanced Practice Nurses
  • Physician Associates
  • Primary Care Providers
  • Other interested healthcare professionals

Conference Purpose

The purpose of this conference is to equip healthcare providers with state-of-the-art pharmacologic knowledge to improve clinical decision-making and optimize patient outcomes.


Learning Outcomes

  • Apply evidence-based pharmacologic strategies for acute and chronic conditions.
  • Adjust medication therapies using patient-specific clinical factors and emerging evidence.
  • Evaluate medication safety while implementing responsible prescribing practices.
  • Improve medication access, adherence, and therapeutic outcomes.

Accreditation

Joint Accreditation

University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE and ANCC to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

12.0 ANCC Contact Hours
Nurses should claim credit only for the time actually spent participating in the activity.

AAPA CME Credit

UNMC has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award up to 12.0 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits. Participants should claim credit proportional to their participation.


Certificates

✔ Certificates are available for sessions attended.
✔ Complete the online evaluation after each session.
✔ Certificates can then be downloaded and printed.


Conference Schedule

July 11, 2026 (Via Zoom)
All times are Central Daylight Time (CDT)

Time Session
8:00 – 8:30 AM Vaccination Updates
Christian Clodfelder, DO
8:30 – 9:30 AM GI Medication Updates
Amanda Beranek, APRN-NP
9:30 – 9:45 AM Break
9:45 – 11:15 AM SMART Therapy
Jacqulyn Julis, APRN-NP, DNP
Steven Rose, DO
11:15 – 12:15 PM Dermatology Medication Updates
Michelle Placek, APRN-NP

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