Advanced Physical Assessment Certificate Program 2025

Pharmacists and Ph*rm*cy residents are invited to further their knowledge and acquire the skills to fulfill the expanding role of the pharmacist!

This program will assist Ph*rm*cy schools as they address the new required 2025 ACPE Standards on the implementation of “diagnosis” into their PharmD curriculum.

NOTE: Participants are required to complete three hours of pre-work. Assignments will be distributed two weeks in advance of the program.

Early Bird Registration (Deadline: May 31)

• Ph*rm*cy Resident or Fellow: $50
• MCW Ph*rm*cy Preceptor: $75
• Pharmacist / Other Healthcare Providers: $100

Regular Registration (June 1 - July 27)

• Ph*rm*cy Resident or Fellow: $99
• MCW Ph*rm*cy Preceptor: $149
• Pharmacist / Other Healthcare Providers: $199

1. Discuss the role of the pharmacist in conducting physical assessments.
2. Demonstrate the four steps involved in the physical assessment process: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.
3. Explain the importance of a patient-centered physical assessment care process.
4. Demonstrate and interpret appropriate physical assessment techniques for the following topics: vital signs, diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological.

Rachele Harrison, PharmD, MEd
Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, MCW School of Ph*rm*cy

Zachary Hovis, PharmD
Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, MCW School of Ph*rm*cy

Rachel Kavanaugh, PharmD, BCACP
Associate Professor, Director of Professional Labs – Year 2, MCW School of Ph*rm*cy

Mathew Letizia, PharmD
Assistant Professor, Director of Professional Labs – Year 1, MCW School of Ph*rm*cy

Karen MacKinnon, BPharm, RPh
Director of Outreach Programs, Assistant Professor, MCW School of Ph*rm*cy

Jillian Theobald, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, MCW School of Medicine
Associate Medical Director, Wisconsin Poison Center

Amy Zosel, MD, MSCS
Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, MCW School of Medicine
Division Chief, Medical Toxicology
Director of Research Operations and Mentorship

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Participants who attend this application-based program, complete the program evaluation and assessment for this session, and achieve competence measured by hands-on evaluation of skills will receive 8.0 continuing education contact hours (0.8 CEUs). The evaluation and assessment need to be completed one day following the program.

Host or Publisher MCW School of Pharmacy