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Exploring the Essential Features of “Damien Fisher – Asthma Management and Medication Devices”
Speaker:Damien Fisher, PharmD, AE-C
Duration:2 Hours 03 Minutes
Format:Audio and Video
Copyright:Sep 27, 2023
Media Type:Digital Seminar
Description
designed to empower clinicians like you with the latest knowledge and skills needed to stay ahead of the curve and prescribe confidently by exploring the current recommendations and latest advancements in asthma treatment, including precision medicine.
Speaker
Damien Fisher, PharmD, AE-C, graduated from Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy with Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2004. He prolonged his studies and completed an American Society Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency with an emphasis on community and ambulatory care at the University of Tennessee. He became intrigued in academia, during his career has held three Clinical Assistant Professor positions at Hampton University School of Pharmacy and University of Houston College of Pharmacy, as well as South University School of Pharmacy. His passion in the ambulatory care world is within the areas of pulmonary and dermatology. He is currently ce4rtified as an asthma educator and is heavily involved with the American Lung Association (ALA) as a national presenter. He extended his oratory skills to other organizations such as Georgia Pharmacist Association, National Pharmacist Association, and the Better Breathers Club. He serves as a board member to the National Association Certified Asthma Educator Board and as clinical consultant to the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) advocating for asthma educators’ opportunities. Damien is currently working at University of Texas Medical (UTMB) as an outpatient pharmacy clinical practice specialist within the specialty of pulmonology, dermatology, and allergy. As a patient advocate in this position, Damien ensures his patients achieve healthy outcomes from biologic or nonbiologic medications.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Damien Fisher has employment relationships with the University of Texas Medical Branch, CVS Pharmacy and the American Lung Association Speaking Bureau. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Damien Fisher is a member of the National Pharmacist Association. He is a medical advisory board member for the American Lung Association.
Objectives
- Determine the medications used in the treatment of asthma, their mechanism of action, and adverse effects
- Describe different inhaler techniques used by patients with asthma.
- Recognize the most appropriate device for delivery of asthma medication based on patient’s condition. .
- Discuss emerging therapies for asthma, specifically the role of biologic agents, including guideline recommendations and supporting clinical evidence.
Outline
Asthma Management and Medication Devices
- Classification
- Stepwise approach
- Short-acting beta agonists (SABA)
- Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS)
- Biologics
Latest-Evidence/Guidelines
- Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (SMART)
- Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)
- National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee (NAEPPCC) Expert Panel 4 (EPR-4)
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Asthma Educators
- Respiratory Therapists
- Other Clinicians Who Care For Patients With Asthma
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