November 18, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

November 19, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration for workshops is now closed.

Universal Activity Number: 0203-0000-11-031-L04-P; 15 contact hours

Fees

ASCP Members: $299

Non-Members: $499

This workshop is designed for pharmacists who aspire to develop their physical assessment skills. This physician and pharmacist-instructed program is an innovative approach in comprehending core techniques of the patient interview and assessment of the geriatric patient. The workshop will provide the necessary tools to understand and interpret the written physical examination section of the H&P, develop basic physical assessment skills, apply physical assessment findings to medication monitoring, and effectively communicate pertinent physical assessment findings to the health care provider. Patient interviewing, medical history taking, critical thinking, and triage skills will be emphasized. If you are a practicing geriatric pharmacist, or looking to enter this exciting specialty, you will find this course beneficial.

The program will provide each attendee a course syllabus and resource list. Each topic will include workshop periods for participant demonstration of skills and assessment by faculty. Physical contact with a workshop participant and/or instructor will occur during interactive physical assessment activities.

Learning Objectives

• Gain an appreciation for the medical history and physical (H&P)
• Recognize normal physical assessment findings
• Apply physical assessment skills to medication monitoring
• Perform a focused medical history
• Perform a general survey and assessment
• Perform vital signs
• Distinguish the techniques and the physical findings of an examination involving the:
  • nervous system
  • head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat
  • skin, hair, and nails
  • peripheral vascular and musculoskeletal systems
  • thorax and lungs
  • cardiovascular system
  • abdomen
  • female and male reproductive systems

Faculty

Steve Moser, PharmD, FASCP, CGP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

VA Salt Lake City Health Care System

Philip Kithas, MD, PhD

Chief of Geriatrics

VA Salt Lake City Health Care System

Attire

Participants are asked to dress comfortably. Suggested clothing may include shorts, T-shirts, athletic jogging suits, hospital scrubs, sports/athletic bras, swimming/bathing suits, etc.

Required Material

Each participant is required to bring his or her own stethoscope to this workshop. A Physical Assessment text is recommended, but not required. Below are websites you can use to purchase a moderately priced, basic stethoscope. ASCP does not endorse these websites but found them helpful in planning for this workshop.

A non-digital timepiece/watch with second hand is recommended.

Possible sources for stethoscopes:

• www.stethoscope.com
• www.reddingmedical.com/stethoscopes.cfm
• www.allheart.com/allheartscopes.html

Physical assessment references and possible sources:

• Bate’s Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 9th edition
• Patient Assessment in Pharmacy Practice, 1st edition (2nd edition available now)

To ensure a valuable experience for all participants, attendance is limited to 40.

This workshop is approved for the Professional Development Program for CGP Recertification. For more information call the ASCP Education Department at 800-355-2727.

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