
Dermatological Compounding with Pain Management Course In-Person (16hrs)
Course Outline
The Dermatological Compounding with Pain Management course is an accredited 16 hour (15 CEUs) practice-based course designed for pharmacists, technicians, marketers, and students who want to learn more about a growing segment for compounding. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are welcome to attend. This course is a combination of didactic lectures for content and laboratory activities to enhance an already established skill of compounding. Participants choosing this course should have a solid understanding of fundamental compounding techniques and calculations. Topics covered include: compounded topical pain treatments for both acute and chronic conditions, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, cutaneous infections (impetigo, cellulitis, candidiasis, warts), hyper-pigmentation, scars, and stretch marks. Compounding with Hazardous Products will also be covered in relation to dermatological products which use hazardous components.
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Course Objectives:
After completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the etiology & clinical presentation of various skin disorders and infections, including eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and acne
- Compare and contrast non-pharmacologic treatment modalities, including compounded options, for various skin and infections
- Recommend an appropriate treatment plan for a patient including the counseling points the pharmacist should provide for each compounded product
- Explain how the sky ages and discuss dermatological agents used in an effort combat aging
- Formulate compounded products for various skin disorders and infections
- Define pain causes and topical pain treatments
- Compare data to support or negate compounded topical pain treatments for both acute and chronic conditions
- Demonstrate skill in the preparation of compounded products for various skin disorders and infections
- Explain regulations regarding compounding, claims and product safety
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When: September 24-25,2023 (Sunday- Monday)
Where:Â Xenex Labs Head Office
102-2440 Canoe Ave,
Coquitlam, BC, Canada V3K 6C2
Class is limited to 10 seats