Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Certification

Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Certification/ Board Review Course & Workshop

June 7–19, 2020

Overview

To meet the needs of North American optometrists, NSU College of Optometry is presenting a Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Certification Course on the beautiful campus of Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The course will be presented during 11 days with most days comprising of 9 hours of lecture and one 4 hour day as well as a day of rest. If your state/province requires a different number of hours we can customize the courses for your individual needs.

There will be an exam following the course. Doctors have the option of taking the test at a recognized local university in their hometown or it can be taken at Nova on a mutually agreed upon date. The doctors are responsible for any proctoring fees assessed by their local college. Upon successful completion of the exam a letter and certificate suitable for hanging will be given to each attendee.

Pending for 2020

Registration

Online Registration

Fees

Core 100-Hour TPA Course - $6500 USD
Customized hours are $65 per credit hour
An initial deposit of $1000 is required by February 28, 2020 to reserve a seat and assist with planning materials.

Below are the price points that have been designed for credit card payments. All other payments are considered custom prices, and must be paid with a check. Additional arrangements can be made by contacting the Office of Continuing Education at 954-262-4224.

Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Core Full Payment	$6500
Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Core Down Payment (Balance due May 1, 2020)	$1000
Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Core Balance Paid	$5500
TPA80 80 Hours	$5200
TPA20 20 Hours	$1300
Optional Workshop OCT, Gonio, Fundus Photography (minimum 10)	$250
Medical Errors	$50

PLEASE NOTE: The balance of the registration fee is due on or before May 1, 2020. Also the college reserves the right to cancel the course if sufficient registrations are not received by February 28, 2020 in which case all fees paid would be refunded in full.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

If you are unable to attend the course, please notify us by email as soon as possible. In the event Nova cancels the course, a full refund of any and all registration fees paid will be issued to registrants. No refunds will be issued after June, 1, 2020. There will be no refund if you don’t attend the course and do not notify us in advance.

Schedule

Date/Time	Topic	Speaker	Credits
Sunday, June 7th
8:00am - 10:00am	General and Ocular Pharmacologic Principles: Pharmacodynamics and Drug Actions	Jasleen Jhajj, OD, FAAO	2
10:00am – 12:00pm	Disorders of the Orbit, Adnexa, and Lacrimal Drainage System	Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO	2
1:00pm - 4:00pm	Posterior Segment Infectious Disease	Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO	3
4:00pm - 6:00pm	Neoplastic Disease of the Posterior Segment	Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO	2
Monday, June 8th
8:00am - 10:00 am	Pharmacology of Antibiotics	Leticia Russo, OD, FAAO	2
11:00am – 1:00pm	Ocular Complications of Systemic Medications	Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO	3
2:00pm - 4:00pm	Post-Operative Management and Complications	Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO	2
4:00pm – 6:00pm	OCT	Julie Rodman, OD, FAAO	2
Tuesday, June 9th
8:00am - 10:00am	Anti-Allergy Pharmacology and Decongestants	Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO	2
10:00am – 12:00pm	Essential Topical Formulary	Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO	2
1:00pm - 4:00pm	Introduction to Medical Therapy and Rx Writing	Annette Bade, OD, FAAO	3
4:00pm - 6:00pm	The Eye in Dermatologic Disease	Beata Lewandowska, OD	2
Wednesday, June 10th
8:00am - 10:00am	Infectious Disease: Microbial Infections of the Anterior Segment Bacterial: Standard of Care Pt 1	Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO	2
10:00am – 12:00pm	Infectious Disease: Microbial Infections of the Anterior Segment: Viral Standard of Care Pt 2	Beata Lewandowska, OD	2
1:00pm - 3:00pm	Infectious Disease: Microbial Infections of the Anterior Segment: Allergic Standard of Care Pt 3	Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO	2
3:00pm - 5:00pm	Glaucoma Pharmacology	Joseph Sowka, OD,FAAO	2
5:00pm - 6:00pm	Off Label Uses of Legend Drugs and Investigational New Drugs	Thuy-Lan Nguyen, OD	1
6:00pm - 7:00pm	Review Part I OPTIONAL	Annete Bade, OD, FAAO

Thursday, June 11th
8:00am - 9:00am	Essential Systemic Formulary	Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO	1
9:00am - 11:00am	Corneal Dystrophies	Julie Tyler, OD, FAAO	2
11:00am -12:00pm	Conjunctival and Corneal Foreign Body Removal	Julie Rodman, OD, FAAO	1
1:00pm – 2:00pm	Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Pharmacology	Mariem Abdou, OD	1
2:00pm - 3:00pm	Pharmacology of Anti-viral; Antifungals	Mariem Abdou, OD	1
3:00pm - 5:00pm	Management of Complications of Contact Lens Wear	Kenneth Seger, OD, FAAO	2
5:00pm - 6:00pm	Folk Cures and Home Remedies Treatments Our Patients Believe In	Kenneth Seger, OD, FAAO	1
Friday, June 12th	Off - No Classes
Saturday, June 13th
8:00am - 10:00am	Neuro Part I	Albert Woods, OD, FAAO	2
10:00am - 12:00pm	Neuro Part II	Albert Woods, OD, FAAO	2
1:00pm - 3:00pm	Laboratory Medicine	Albert Woods, OD, FAAO	2
3:00pm – 4:00pm	Ocular Surface Disease Management Update	Chandra Mickles, OD, FAAO	2
5:00pm - 6:00pm	Analgesic Pharmacology	Rim Makhlouf, OD	1
Sunday, June 14th
8:00am - 11:00am	Diagnostic and Therapeutic Review of the Glaucomas I Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Optic Disc Analysis	Joseph Sowka, OD, FAAO	3
11:00am – 1:00pm	Diagnostic and Therapeutic Review of the Glaucomas II:Diagnostic Modalities	Joseph Sowka, OD,FAAO	2
2:00pm - 4:00pm	Anterior Segment Inflammatory Disease Part I	Julie Tyler, OD, FAAO	2
4:00pm - 6:00pm	Prevention of Medical Error: A Root Cause Analysis Approach	Albert Woods, OD, FAAO	2

Monday, June 15th
8:00am – 11:00am	Anterior Segment Inflammatory Disease Part II	Julie Tyler, OD, FAAO	3
11:00am – 1:00pm	Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Pharmacology	Marlon Demeritt, OD, FAAO	2
2:00pm – 3:00pm	Autonomic Pharmacology Mydriatics and Cycloplegics	Leticia Rousso, OD	1
3:00pm – 4:00pm	Pharmacology of Anesthetics and Anaphylaxis	Leticia Rousso, OD	1
4:00pm - 6:00pm	Laser Therapy for the Anterior Segment	Rim Makhlouf, OD	2
Tuesday, June 16th
8:00am - 10:00am	Sexually Transmitted Diseases	Julie Tyler, OD, FAAO	2
10:00am - 12:00pm	Posterior Segment Trauma	Lori Vollmer, OD, MS, FAAO	2
1:00pm – 4:00pm	Diagnostic and Therapeutic Review of the Glaucomas III: Medical and Surgical Management Angle	Joseph Sowka, OD, FAAO	3
4:00pm – 6:00pm	Diagnostic and Therapeutic Review of the Glaucomas IV: Secondary Glaucomas and Childhood Glaucomas	Joseph Sowka, OD, FAAO	2
6:00pm - 7:00pm	Review Pt2 OPTIONAL	Annette Bade, OD, FAAO
Wednesday, June 17th
8:00am - 11:00am	Neutraceuticals	Lori Vollmer, OD, MS, FAAO	3
11:00am - 12:00pm	Abuse of Prescription and Non-Prescription Drugs	Thuy-Lan Nguyen, OD	1
1:00pm - 4:00pm	OPTIONAL WORKSHOP OCT, GONIO, SLIT LAMP
Thursday, June 18th
8:00am - 11:00am	Ocular Urgencies and Emergencies	Julie Tyler, OD, FAAO	3
11:00am - 3:00pm	Management of Pediatric Eye Disease	Yin Tea, OD, FAAO	3
3:00pm - 6:00pm	Pharmacotherapy of Posterior Segment Disease	Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO	3
Friday, June 19th
8:00am - 10:00am	Medications in Pregnant and Nursing Mothers	Yin Tea, OD, FAAO/ Nadine Girgis Hanna, OD	2
10:00am - 12:00pm	Clinical Discussions in Glaucoma	Joseph Sowka, OD, FAAO	2
1:00pm - 3:00pm	TPA Jeopardy!	Alexandra Espejo, OD, FAAO	2

Lodging

NSU will have a small block of rooms reserved for your convenience. The rate has not been finalized but we will share early 2020. We have traditionally used the Marriott Residence Inn. We will provide daily shuttle service for doctors who stay at the host hotel. We will also make arrangements to pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel but we will share more information when we are closer to the date.