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Overview

This conference is jointly provided by the University of Colorado College of Nursing Office of Continuing Nursing Education and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. This symposium focuses on updated diagnoses and treatments of infectious diseases. It will include didactic presentations with audience participation and Q&A and case presentations. The goal of the course is to have participants leave with knowledge that will improve their clinical practice related to infectious diseases.

The conference is being held at the Anschutz Medical Campus located near I-225 at Colfax and Peoria in Aurora, CO.  For those unable to attend in person, videoconferencing will be available. Further details will be sent to registrants the week before the conference.

2024 Bugs & Drugs Symposium Agenda

Target Audience

Advanced practice nurses, RNs, pharmacists, PAs, physicians and allied health professionals

Continuing Education Credits 

Registered Nurses and APRNs
Nursing (NCPD Credit - will include pharmacology hours for APRNs):
The University of Colorado College of Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  

This educational offering for a maximum of 5.75 contact hours is provided by the University of Colorado College of Nursing Office of Continuing Education.  (Pharmacology contact hours TBD.)

A Nursing Continuing Professional Development certificate will be available from the conference platform (Lecture Panda) immediately following the conference.

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Professionals
Pharmacy (CPE Credit) 

The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education (CPE).    

Physician Assistants, Physicians and APRNs 
Medicine (AAFP)

The AAFP has reviewed 2024 Bugs & Drugs Symposium and deemed it acceptable for up to 5.75 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/01/2024 to 11/01/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1. 

A Certificate of Attendance is available upon request.

Location

CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado
Education 2 South Building Room 1102 (Auditorium) 
13121 E 17th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045.

Come together with the CU Anschutz Medical Community to champion Veteran and Military Health. This conference aims to foster a collective exchange of knowledge and experiences between healthcare professionals and Veteran and Military members. Through this partnership, attendees will enhance their ability to provide improved care and support for Veterans, Military Service members, and their families.

Topic and Events Include:

• Healthcare related to Military Members Serving in Space
• Working with Non-Profit Foundations for Veterans
• Caring for Veterans with HIV
• Comprehensive Gender Affirming Care Center, San Fransico VA
• Research Panel
• Specialty Health Topic Track Sessions
• Tour of the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Hospital
• Tour of the Marcus Brain Institute

Target Audience

Overview

The purpose of this conference focuses on updated pharmacotherapy guidelines and delivering the most current and effective treatments, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes, and enhanced overall care. Adherence to evidence-based best practices is facilitated through continuous learning, aligning healthcare providers' care with the latest research and guidelines. As the healthcare landscape evolves, staying updated allows providers to adapt to changing conditions, incorporating new drugs, treatment modalities, and guidelines into their practices. Informed healthcare providers play a pivotal role in patient education, empowering individuals to actively participate in their healthcare decisions by providing information on the latest medications, treatment options, and potential side effects. 

Location

Held virtually and in person. 
Anschutz Medical Campus’s Fulginiti Pavilion 
13080 E 19th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045  

Topics:

• Immunosuppressed Patients: Use of biologics and vaccines
• Women's Health: OTC Contraceptive and New Hot Flash Medication
• Clinical Updates: ADHD medications, STIs - Gonorrhea and Syphilis, Biosimilars, Diabetes
• Weight Loss Medications
• Sleep Hygiene
• Cannabis in primary care
• Dermatology Updates
• Primary and Secondary Prevention of CV Disease    

Target Audience

Overview  

This conference is jointly provided by the University of Colorado College of Nursing Office of Continuing Nursing Education and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Primary care providers choosing to be educated about mental health will aid in ending the stigma and empower our community to recognize and ask for the help they or someone they know need. This conference will focus on age and cultural differences in the conditions of mental healthcare in primary care settings; and forthcoming legislation that addresses the US mental health crisis. Given the interactive nature of the presentation and the opportunity for networking with colleagues and our exhibitors, we encourage in-person attendance. 

Location 

Anschutz Medical Campus’s Fulginiti Pavilion
13080 E 19th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 

Topics

• Navigating limited resources for mental health in primary are
• Risks vs. Benefits of Mental Health Medications – When to Consider Deprescribing?
• Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
• Cognitive screening tools for depression in geriatrics
• Gender identity and Mental Health Needs 

Target Audience

APRNs, RNs, Pharmacists, PAs, MDs, Mental Health Counselors, and any other interested providers