This webinar aims to empowers pharmacists to confidently navigate their evolving role in atopic dermatitis management. With the changing healthcare landscape in British Columbia, pharmacists are increasingly crucial in providing accessible and holistic care for patients with this chronic skin condition. This session explores a modern, proactive approach to atopic dermatitis, going beyond traditional treatment paradigms to address the individual needs and preferences of each patient. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills in assessing and managing atopic dermatitis. Join us to enhance your understanding of atopic dermatitis and develop the confidence to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care, ultimately improving the quality of life for those affected by this challenging condition. This webinar is ideal for pharmacists seeking to expand their clinical skillset and embrace their expanded scope of practice.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis
- Identify the signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis in the Canadian population and appreciate the burden of disease
- Identify and differentiate between various treatment options for atopic dermatitis, including over-the-counter remedies, prescription medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Develop effective communication strategies to empower patients with atopic dermatitis through education, shared decision-making, and ongoing support.
About the Speaker: William Matthew Yee Sui Chun
William Matthew Yee Sui Chun is a pharmacist based in Montreal, Canada, practicing since 2013 . His career has traversed various settings, including community practice, hospital pharmacy, medical affairs, and since 2021, the dermatological skincare industry. Committed to advancing the role of pharmacists in patient care, he has served as a preceptor for pharmacy students from esteemed institutions such as Université Laval, Université de Montréal, Université de Paris-Sud, University of Waterloo, and the University of British Columbia since 2014. He has presented at PharmacyU and university conferences on topics ranging from the management of specific skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and the importance of photoprotection to broader therapeutic areas such as wound healing, atopic dermatitis, and acne management by community pharmacists. Demystifying all the available treatment options for dermatological conditions, he aims to make the pharmacist a reference for common skin conditions.
Learning Hours
This program is non-accredited. Total learning hours is estimated at 1.0 hour. Participants will receive a letter of participation after completing a survey at the end of the webinar.
This learning program received a financial support from L'Oreal Dermatology. This event will be moderated by a member of our Pharmacy Practice Support team at the BC Pharmacy Association.
Registration Information
A BCPhA account is required to register for this event. If you do not have a login account or if you are unsure if you have a login, please fill out the Account Creation Form and a member of the BCPhA team will contact you. Accounts can be created free of charge with valid College registration.
Registration closes an hour prior to the start of the webinar, at 5:00 PM. On the day of the webinar, you will receive a link to the webinar by email. The email will come from noreply@zoom.us and could be in your junk folder.