Topic Designation: 01
CEU: 1 Contact Hour
Pharmacist Learning Objectives: 
1. Understand the criteria for defining "high-dose" corticosteroid therapy in patients,
and accurately identify patients who fall into this category.
2. Communicate effectively with patients on chronic high-dose steroids regarding
potential adverse effects, including their manifestations, and provide clear
guidance on symptoms they should monitor.
3. Evaluate and recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions to minimize
unwanted adverse effects associated with chronic high-dose steroid therapy.
4. Evaluate evidence-based infection prevention strategies suitable for patients
receiving corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive agents.
5. Select the optimal infection prevention strategy tailored to individual patient
factors and clinical scenarios, with the goal of mitigating infection complications
effectively.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in integrating knowledge of steroid therapy, adverse
effects, and infection prevention strategies to provide comprehensive care for
patients on chronic high-dose steroids.

For Pharmacy Technicians:
7. Understand the criteria for defining "high-dose" corticosteroid therapy in patients
and assist in identifying patients who meet these criteria.
8. Assist pharmacists in communicating with patients on chronic high-dose steroids
regarding potential adverse effects and symptoms they should monitor.
9. Support pharmacists in implementing therapeutic interventions to minimize
unwanted adverse effects associated with chronic high-dose steroid therapy.
10. Assist in evaluating evidence-based infection prevention strategies suitable for
patients receiving corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive agents.
11. Aid pharmacists in selecting and preparing infection prevention strategies tailored
to individual patient factors and clinical scenarios.
12. Demonstrate proficiency in collaborating with pharmacists to provide
comprehensive care for patients on chronic high-dose steroids, including
assisting in medication management and patient education.