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This content package must be completed by June 30, 2027, to be eligible for CME credit.

Presentations include:

• Bipolar Disorder, presented by Dr. Jenna Stearns, PharmD, BCPP
• The Unfiltered Truth: CKD Pharmacology Updates, presented by Braden Bizon DMSc, PA-C, MPAS
• Navigating the Narrow Path: A Focused Pharmacologic Review of Common Peripheral Vascular Disorders, presented by Holly J. Knuckles, DMS, PA-C
• Immune-Mediated Weakness: Guillain Barre and Myasthenia Gravis, presented by Scott Naples, PA-C, MBA
• Pharmacologic Strategies in Orthopedic Surgery, presented by Randall Toth, PA-C
• Pharmacologic Considerations in Outpatient Burn Management, presented by Rachel Vaglienti, PA-C
• Antipsychotics 101 to 202: From Classic Blockers to Innovative Mechanisms, presented by Jennifer Mayer, DMSc, PA-C
• Incontinence, Overactive Bladder, and UTIs in Women, presented by Kathleen Dolphin Scott, PA-C
• Pharmacology in Interstitial Lung Diseases, presented by Jessica Glennie, MSN, APRN
• Resuscitation, presented by Sarah Byrne, PA-C
• Beta Lactams- Considerations for Antibiotic Selection, presented by Dr. Erik Wasowski, PharmD, BCPS
• Emergency Department Medications - Part 1 and Part 2, presented by Paul Amiott, PA-C, EMT-P, EMS-I
  

This 12.75 hour, voice-over-slides set of recordings is available on-demand.

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The purchase receipt will include information about how to access the recordings and evaluation. CME credit will be granted to individuals who purchase the content package, watch all courses, and then complete the evaluation by June 30, 2027. 

Please contact oapa@ohiopa.com with any questions.

This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 12.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Speaker & Session Profiles

Bipolar Disorder, presented by Dr. Jenna Stearns, PharmD, BCPP

• Compare and contrast the available pharmacological agents available for the management of bipolar disorder
• Identify evidence-based, guideline recommended pharmacotherapy for the management of bipolar disorder
• Summarize the treatment considerations for bipolar disorder in special populations (children and adolescents, pregnancy and lactation, and geriatric patients)

Jenna Stearns, PharmD, BCPP is a board-certified, clinical pharmacy specialist in psychiatry. Upon completion of her PharmD from Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, she pursued a year of general pharmacy residency at University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center and a year of specialized psychiatric pharmacy residency at Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, Missouri. She is currently the clinical pharmacy specialist for the medical psychiatry unit (MPU) and emergency psychiatric access team (EPAT) at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.  In addition to clinical responsibilities, she has an assistant professor academic appointment at both Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and Walsh University Byers School of Nursing in the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences.

The Unfiltered Truth: CKD Pharmacology Updates, presented by Braden Bizon DMSc, PA-C, MPAS

• Review the 2024 KDIGO guidelines, including evaluation, management, disease progression, and complications
• Build in-depth understanding of the pharmacology of SGLT2 inhibitors, including metabolism, excretion, mechanism of action, adverse events, drug interactions, and contraindications
• Identify how comorbid conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension, affect CKD outcomes

Braden Bizon is a PA with NOMS healthcare in Concord, OH. He attended Gannon University’s 5-year PA program and received his Doctor of Medical Science degree from Shenandoah University. He has clinical experience in primary care, obesity medicine, and medical aesthetics. In addition to his work with the OAPA, Braden also serves as the provider liaison for the Ohio Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Outside of clinic, Braden is an avid traveler, with the goal of visiting every National Park. He has been to 21/63 parks, with his top recommendation being Ohio’s very own Cuyahoga Valley National Park!

Navigating the Narrow Path: A Focused Pharmacologic Review of Common Peripheral Vascular Disorders, presented by Holly J. Knuckles, DMS, PA-C

• Recognize the key presenting signs, symptoms, and appropriate diagnostic modalities used in the evaluation of common peripheral vascular disorders
• Summarize current evidence-based management guidelines for common peripheral vascular disorders
• Explain the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, major contraindications, and significant drug-drug interactions of pharmacologic agents commonly used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disorders
• Apply pharmacologic principles to formulate an appropriate, guideline-directed treatment plan for patients with peripheral vascular disease using clinical case scenarios

Dr. Holly Knuckles is a Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant with 20 years of experience across multiple surgical subspecialties. During her clinical career, she served as a senior lead advanced practice provider (APP) and developed a transition-to-clinical-practice program for new APPs. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Marshall University Physician Assistant Program, where she teaches clinical medicine, assessment, and procedural skills. Her academic interests include active learning strategies, simplifying complex clinical content, and supporting the development of clinical reasoning and confidence in PA learners.

Immune-Mediated Weakness: Guillain Barre and Myasthenia Gravis, presented by Scott Naples, PA-C, MBA

• Discuss immune-mediated weakness resulting from the immune system mistakenly attacking muscles, nerves, or neuromuscular junctions
• Identify similarities and differences in Guillain-Barré syndrome and myasthenia gravis
• Discuss pharmacological treatment options for immune-mediated disorders

Scott Naples, PA-C, MBA, is an emergency medicine physician assistant based in Columbus, OH. A graduate of Drexel University in Philadelphia, Scott has been in practice for 13 years. His career included service with the U.S. Navy before he returned to Ohio. In addition to his clinical work, Scott focuses on quality improvement and education. He serves on and chairs several hospital committees, acts as the emergency medicine education coordinator and OAPA student affairs chair, and lectures at local physician assistant programs.

Pharmacologic Strategies in Orthopedic Surgery, presented by Randall Toth, PA-C

• Discuss the pharmacokinetics of pharmacologic analgesic agents commonly used in orthopedic surgery
• Discuss the use of corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid injections in orthopedic surgery
• Discuss the importance of multimodal analgesia
• Review the topic of DVT prophylaxis in the surgical setting
• Discuss the pharmacokinetics of DVT prophylactic agents

Randy Toth, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with over seven years of experience in orthopedic surgery. He earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Ohio Dominican University. He practices at Orthopedic One in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in adult reconstruction with a focus on hip and knee arthroplasty and lower extremity trauma. His responsibilities include evaluating and managing new, established, and postoperative patients and first assisting in surgery. His clinical interests include same-day joint replacement protocols, multimodal opioid-sparing pain management, and optimizing functional outcomes following arthroplasty and fracture care.

Pharmacologic Considerations in Outpatient Burn Management, presented by Rachel Vaglienti, PA-C

• Describe the appropriate selection and application of topical agents for outpatient burn management
• Discuss multimodal pain management plans for patients with minor to moderate burns
• Evaluate when systemic or topical antibiotics are indicated or NOT indicated in outpatient burn care, and apply current clinical guidelines to minimize unnecessary antibiotic use and prevent complications such as cellulitis and antimicrobial resistance

Rachel M. Vaglienti, PA-C, is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Education at the University of Dayton, where she teaches across multiple clinical disciplines. She is a practicing Physician Assistant in burn and wound surgery at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. With prior clinical experience in cardiology, plastic surgery, pain management, and anesthesia, she brings broad real-world expertise to PA education. She is board certified, an ACLS/BLS instructor, and actively involved in professional education and student mentorship. In her spare time, she also volunteers as a provider at Reach Out of Montgomery County, a free clinic providing health care services for the underserved/ uninsured population. She lives in Kettering, Ohio with her husband and two children, ages 3 and 5.

Antipsychotics 101 to 202: From Classic Blockers to Innovative Mechanisms, presented by Jennifer Mayer, DMSc, PA-C

• Connect symptom domains to brain circuits
• Compare antipsychotic mechanisms
• Discuss two new FDS approvals for schizophrenia
• Apply a primary-care workflow for safe initiation, monitoring, and shared-care follow up

Jennifer Mayer, DMSc, PA-C, is a doctorally trained Psychiatric Physician Associate, healthcare executive, and academic leader dedicated to advancing access to high-quality mental health care. As CEO of Harmonize Telehealth, she leads innovative telepsychiatry initiatives that expand care delivery and improve outcomes across diverse and underserved populations. Jennifer also serves as the Postgraduate Mental Health Residency Program Director at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, providing advanced clinical training for Physician Associates, with a focus on evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and workforce development in behavioral health. She brings a unique perspective at the intersection of clinical care, education, and digital health innovation, with a passion for shaping the future of psychiatric practice and training the next generation of mental health providers.

Incontinence, Overactive Bladder, and UTIs in Women, presented by Kathleen Dolphin Scott, PA-C

• Differentiate types of female urinary incontinence
• Apply AUA/SUFU OAB treatment guidelines
• Review pharmacologic treatment options
• Identify appropriate recurrent UTI evaluation and treatment
• Recognize referral red flags

Kathleen Dolphin Scott, PA-C, is a physician assistant at Cleveland Clinic Glickman Urological Institute. With a focus in female urology, this dedicated professional exemplifies commitment through her involvement in AUA and SUFU and a keen interest in enhancing APP education. She is an active member of CCF Urology APP Shared Governance Group and ACGME Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Urology) CCF Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee. She is committed to providing world-class care while connecting with her patients when discussing difficult topics such as incontinence, UTI prevention, pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse.

Pharmacology in Interstitial Lung Diseases, presented by Jessica Glennie, MSN, APRN

• Review ILD to better facilitate understanding of pharmacologic choices in these diseases
• Discuss the use of antifibrotic medications, including their MOA, PK, and precautions
• Discuss the use of immunomodulatory medications, including their MOA, PK, and precautions

Jessica Glennie is a certified nurse practitioner who has worked in outpatient pulmonary medicine at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio for 11 years. She works within the interstitial lung disease program, caring for patients across the spectrum of all ILD diagnoses. She is co-director of the Cleveland Clinic’s ILD multidisciplinary conference. She also runs a support group for pulmonary fibrosis in the Northeast Ohio region.

Resuscitation, presented by Sarah Byrne, PA-C

• Discuss how to assess volume status, types of volumes, and side effects
• Review reversal agents
• Discuss hemorrhagic shock and how it differs from other resuscitation plans

Sarah Byrne is a Board-certified Physician Assistant currently practicing at The Ohio State University Medical Center, providing high-acuity care in the Surgical, Trauma, and Burn Intensive Care Units since 2024. She graduated with a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Ohio Dominican University and is committed to clinical excellence, patient advocacy, and continuous professional development in critical care medicine.

Beta Lactams- Considerations for Antibiotic Selection, presented by Dr. Erik Wasowski, PharmD, BCPS

• Discuss penicillin and cephalosporin generations spectra of activity
• Analyze pharmacokinetic data to determine IV to PO transitions
• Compose therapeutic regimens for patients with documented penicillin/cephalosporin allergies

Dr. Erik M. Wasowski, Pharm.D. BCPS is a clinical pharmacy specialist at Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Northeast Ohio Medical University. He graduated pharmacy school with his doctorate in pharmacy at the University of Toledo in 2021 and completed post graduate residency at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in 2022. His clinical service includes supporting a 12-bed medical intensive care unit at Euclid Hospital. He also serves as the pharmacy residency program coordinator which includes precepting multiple pharmacy residents and pharmacy students in the last year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program from Northeast Ohio Medical University. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys playing tennis and enjoying the many Metroparks within northeast Ohio with his family.

Emergency Department Medications - Part 1 and Part 2, presented by Paul Amiott, PA-C, EMT-P, EMS-I

• Differentiate between sedative agents for various levels of patient agitation
• Evaluate pharmacological management strategies for status epilepticus and alcohol withdrawal
• Determine appropriate medication protocols for advanced airway management and hemodynamic support

Paul M. Amiott, PA-C, EMT-P has practiced emergency medicine for approximately 11 years, the last 6 providing solo overnight ED coverage with a physician on call in rural critical access hospitals in Arizona, Colorado, and Indiana. He has also worked in emergency departments at trauma centers and community hospitals in Ohio. Mr. Amiott received his MPAS and holds Ohio certifications as a professional firefighter, paramedic, and EMS instructor. His professional interests include pain control techniques that do not require opiates and management of psychiatric emergencies, especially violent and/or combative patients. Mr. Amiott is a member of the board of directors for the Society of Emergency Medicine PAs.

This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 12.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.