ACCP Spring Forum
Fundamentals of Biostatistics and Clinical Trial Design Premeeting Workshop
April 22, 2022
Recertification Credit
The Fundamentals of Biostatistics and Trial Design Workshop is part of a Board of Pharmacy Specialties
(BPS)-approved professional development program for four specialties: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP),
Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP), Pediatric Pharmacy (BCPPS), and Pharmacotherapy (BCPS). The recertification
posttest will be made available at www.accp.com/myaccount on May 18, 2022. To be eligible to earn the relevant
BCACP, BCCCP, BCPPS, or BCPS recertification credit you must purchase the recertification posttest, indicate
the specialties for which you wish to earn credit, and successfully submit and pass the completed Web-based
posttest by 11:59 p.m. (CDT) on May 18, 2023.
To view the learning objectives, click the "Read More" button below each session.
- Speaker: Larry W. Segars, Pharm.D., DrPH, FCCP, FACE, BCPS, Rph
Chair, Department of Basic Sciences-KC Campus, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Biosciences, Kansas City University, Kansas City, Missouri
- Speaker: Mate M. Soric, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, Rootstown, Ohio
Learning ObjectivesDelineate the key attributes of study variables (data) and the primary levels/categories of data measurement (give examples of each). Develop examples of converting data from one level/category to another. Define the two primary types of errors possible when statistically interpreting and making inferences on data being compared. Define and interpret a p value and confidence intervals, including the concept of statistical significance. Define the difference between independent and paired (repeated measures) data measurements and comparisons. Select the most appropriate statistical test given the type/level of data measurement assessed and given the research question being addressed in a study. Differentiate and recognize the designs and structures of key studies utilized in medical publications. Define and interpret key study-related concepts and terms. Describe and calculate the most important epidemiological terms associated with healthcare and research. Describe and calculate the key terms associated with healthcare screenings. |