The Conundrum of Pharmacologic Therapy in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Patent Ductus Arteriosus

August 28, 2025

Pharmacologic review of medications for the treatment of BPD and PDA.

Target Audience

Pharmacists

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Describe the pathophysiology of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
  • Discuss the mechanism of action and potential adverse effects of pharmacologic therapies in the treatment of BPD and PDA
  • Evaluate and compare the evidence supporting the use of corticosteroids in both the prevention and treatment of BPD
  • Critically compare and interpret current literature regarding the use of pharmacologic agents for the closure of PDAs

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact Allie Goetaski, at [email protected].  

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Credits

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum 1.00 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
08/28/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
08/28/2025 - 2:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
08/28/2025 - 3:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Course Director(s)

Kimberly Van, PharmD, BCPPS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Alex Lopilato, PharmD, BCPPS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Kimberly Van, PharmD, BCPPS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
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In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Pharmacists 
Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum 1.00 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Professions
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to confirm if they accept the credit listed above.

Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Credits

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum 1.00 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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