MCW Pharmacy School Advanced Physical Assessment Workshop

1. Discuss the role of the pharmacist in conducting physical assessments.
   
   
2. List 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 appropriate physical assessment techniques for the following topics: vital signs, diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological.
   
   
5. Interpret physical assessment results and their implications on patient care.
   
   

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


Live Workshop Agenda:

8:30-9:00 a.m.
Registration, Welcome and Introductions
Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m.
Introduction to Physical Assessments
Rachel Kavanaugh, PharmD, BCACP, Assistant Professor, Director of Professional Labs – Year 2, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy

9:15 a.m.
Taking a Healthy Step Forward: Diabetes Physical Assessment
Rachel Kavanaugh, PharmD, BCACP, Assistant Professor, Director of Professional Labs – Year 2, Medical College of Wisconsin

10:00 a.m.
Time to Catch your Breath: Respiratory Physical Assessment
Zachary Hovis, PharmD, Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy

10:45 a.m.
Watch Me Two-Step: Vitals Collection
Mathew Letizia, PharmD, Assistant Professor, Director of Professional Labs – Year 1, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy

11:45 a.m.
Lunch Break

12:30 p.m.
Advanced Cardiovascular Physical Assessment
Zachary Hovis, PharmD, Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy

1:15 p.m.
Neurologic Exam
Jillian Theobald, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine

2:00 p.m.
Wrap up and evaluations

Early Bird Registration (Deadline: May 1)

• Pharmacy Resident or Fellow: $50 
• MCW Pharmacy Preceptor: $75
• Pharmacist / Other Healthcare Providers: $100

Regular Registration (May 2 - July 14)

• Pharmacy Resident or Fellow: $99
• MCW Pharmacy Preceptor: $149
• Pharmacist / Other Healthcare Providers: $199

Register