Lyme Disease Recognition and Management: Clinical Insights for Pharmacists

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CCCEP

30 min

Infectious Disease,Public Health,Rheumatology

1.25 Credits

Course Description

A rising number of Canadians are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. This program aims to help clinicians effectively identify and treat Lyme disease in their patients. The program will review the clinical presentation and treatment of Lyme disease, with the overall goal of supporting clinicians in optimizing early recognition and treatment of this condition. 

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2026-01-27
Professions: Pharmacy

Faculty

  • Dr. Todd F. Hatchette, MD, FRCPC, FAMMI
  • Dr. Sofia Nastis, BMSc, MD, CCFP
  • Dr. Aisha Khatib, MD, CCFP(EM), CTravMed, DTM&H, CTropMed, FISTM
  • Dr. Kyle O. Lee, BMLSc, BMBS, MPH, CCFP
  • Betty Golightly, B.Sc. (Pharm), RPh
  • Carlene Oleksyn, RPh, APA, CDE, BSP, CTH

Accreditation

This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 1.25 CEU(s).
CCCEP File Number: 1066-2024-3898-I-P

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:

  1. Describe the clinical presentation of Lyme disease
  2. Discuss appropriate treatment options for Lyme disease
  3. Advise patients on preventative measures for Lyme disease

CCCEP
Accredited
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