Certificate Program in Compounding for Women's Health
Application Form
Course Format
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The advent of new technologies and demand for customized care requires the compounding pharmacist
to do more than hand-roll suppositories and hand-pack capsules. This course will review contemporary
prescription compounding techniques and provide hands-on training utilizing the newest equipment and
technologies. An independent study component of the course will review menopause and the perimenopausal
transition, current postmenopausal hormone therapy, and the effects of HRT regimens on heart
disease risk factors in postmenopausal women.
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This ACPE accredited certificate program combines 12 hours of live programming with 4 hours of
independent study. The two-day live program will consist of review of the independent study,
lecture, group discussion, and actual compounding of sample medications in the laboratory.
The independent study portion of the program is to be completed prior to the live program.
The course is conducted in conjunction with consultant faculty from the University of California at
San Francisco School of Pharmacy and the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.
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Program Faculty
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Paul W. Lofholm, PharmD, FACA
Howard L. Stark, RPh, FACA
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Program Coordinators
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D. C. Huffman, Jr., PhD, FACA
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Program Goal
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In light of increased awareness of options available to women experiencing perimenopause, menopause,
and postmenopause, the compounding pharmacist has a unique opportunity to tailor hormone replacement
therapy to the specific needs of each woman. Bioidentical and natural alternatives to “cookie cutter”
therapies remain one of the major concerns of the contemporary female patient. The objective of
instruction in this certificate program is to prepare the compounding pharmacist to evaluate the
patient, advise the physician on the benefits of alternate therapies, provide the best dosage form for
each patient, and modulate hormone replacement to find the proper balance for the individual.
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At the conclusion of the program the participant will be able to:
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Discuss the benefits of natural hormone replacement therapy
with physicians and patients.
Evaluate the need for hormone replacement in an individual patient,
monitor improvement in symptoms, and adjust hormone
replacement therapy.
Demonstrate proper compounding techniques for preparation of
various dosage vehicles for hormone replacement therapy
including transdermals, capsules, and suppositories.
analysis for sterility.
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CEUs:
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The ACA Certificate Program in Compounding for Women's Health has been approved for a total of 16 contact hours
(1.6 CEUs) with 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) being obtained in the live programming and an additional 4 hour (.4 CEUs) being obtained by completing the home study.
Continuing education statements of credit will be awarded at the conclusion of the course or completion of the independent study course. Certificates of achievement will be issued at the completion of both segments of the program.
The ACA is approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.
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Dates
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Times
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Day 1: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Day 2: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lunch is provided daily
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Fees
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$995.00: For the first individual from a pharmacy practice.
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$795.00: For any additional individuals from the practice site.
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| A cancellation fee of 50% will be charged for individuals who cancel between 15 and 30 days prior to the program and no refund will be provided for cancellations within 14 days of the class. |
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Location
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American College of Apothecaries
Research & Education Resource Center
2830 Summer Oaks Drive
Memphis, TN 38134-3811
800.828.5933
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Map
Hotel Information and Directions
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The American College of Apothecaries Research
& Education Resource Center is located just outside of Memphis, TN. Attendees may fly into Memphis or into Little Rock,
AR. It is approximately a two-hour drive from Little Rock to Memphis. Downtown Memphis is a 20 to 25 minute
drive from the ACA location. Famous Beale Street Blues clubs as well as other activities are located in
downtown Memphis. For Elvis fans, Graceland is approximately 2 miles from the Memphis airport.
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Memphis Vistors Guide
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Questions
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Spectrum Pharmacy Products
800.791.3210
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American College of Apothecaries
800.828.5933
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