OVERVIEW
Pharmacology CME Cruise 2027 is organized by University Learning Systems (ULS) and will be held from Feb 14 - 21, 2027 at Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas, Bayonne, New Jersey, United States of America.
About This Cruise
- Reserve your cabin before prices go up! FULLY REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT until November 14, 2026
- Seminar Reservations: University Learning Systems 800-940-5860
- Make Cruise Reservations: with Continuing Education Inc: 800-926-3775
- No funding was received for this program
Make it stand out
This cruise is offered In conjunction with The Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State - Consult association for special rates.
Educational Objectives:
Session 1: February 15, 2027 7:45AM Check in, 8:00-:30 seminar – 5 hours
Hypertension Refresher—From Guidelines to Regimens: Practical Approaches to Treating Hypertension: 1. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of hypertension. 2. Identify available medications for the treatment of hypertension. 3. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with hypertension.
Hypertension Cash Cab-Hypertension Hot Seat: Cash Cab Edition 4. Describe various facts about hypertension. 5. List available medication for the treatment of hypertension. 6. Identify appropriate treatment regimen for patient with hypertension
Medication Adherence – Beyond the Prescription: Designing Effective Adherence Plans in the Outpatient Setting 7. Identify various reasons for medication adherence. 8. List available medication adherence tools. 9. Create a medication adherence plan given a patient case.
Overall Diabetes Refresher – Beyond A1c: Designing Effective Pharmacotherapy Plans for Type 2 Diabetes: 10. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. 11. Identify available medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. 12. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Diabetes Jeopardy–Guidelines & Glucose: Diabetes Jeopardy Challenge: 13. Describe various facts about T2DM. 14. List available medication for the treatment of T2DM. 15. Identify appropriate treatment regimen for patient with T2DM.
Session 2: February 19, 2027 7:45AM Check in, 8:00-1:30 seminar – 5 hours
Obesity/GLP1s -Shaping a Healthier Future: Obesity Management Refresher: 1. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of obesity. 2. Identify available medications for the treatment of obesity. 3. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with obesity.
Hyperlipidemia – From Update to Action: Applying the Latest Hyperlipidemia Guidelines in Clinical Practice: 4. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. 5. Identify available medications for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. 6. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with hyperlipidemia.
Hyperlipidemia Jeopardy–The Great Cholesterol Challenge: Hyperlipidemia Jeopardy! : 7. Describe various facts about Hyperlipidemia. 8. List available medication for the treatment of Hyperlipidemia. 9. Identify appropriate treatment regimen for patient with Hyperlipidemia.
Continuous Glucose Monitors and Glycemic Variability –Glucose Gamechanger: CGMs and Beyond: 10. Describe current recommendations. available for the use of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). 11. List available CGMs on the market . 12. Identify a CGM for use given patient specific factors.
Smoking Cessation –Last Puff: Supporting Patients in Quitting Smoking: 13. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of smoking cessation. 4. Identify available medications for the treatment of smoking cessation. 15. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient interested in quitting smoking.
Session 3: February 20, 2027 7:45AM Check in, 8:00-1:30 seminar – 5 hours
Heart Failure Refresher – Evidence Based Treatment of Heart Failure: Recommendations & Pharmacotherapy: 1. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of heart failure. 2. Identify available medications for the treatment of heart failure. 3. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with heart failure.
Heart Failure Who Wants to be a Millionaire–Who Wants to Treat Heart Failure? Millionaire Edition : 4. Describe various facts about heart failure. 5. List available medication for the treatment of heart failure. 6. Identify appropriate treatment regimen for patient with heart failure.
Pharmacotherapeutic considerations for select special populations –Three Populations, One Goal: Safe & Effective Pharmacotherapy for Pediatrics, Pregnancy, and Aging Adults : 7. Describe various pharmacotherapeutic considerations for special populations of pediatrics, geriatrics, and pregnancy. Insomnia Refresher –Repairing the Broken Cycle: Treating Insomnia: 8. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of insomnia. 9. Identify available medications for the treatment of insomnia. 10. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with insomnia.
Insomnia Cash Cab –Destination: Better Sleep; Cash Cab Insomnia Style : 11. Describe various facts about insomnia. 12. List available medication for the treatment of insomnia. 14. Identify appropriate treatment regimen for patient with insomnia.
Conference Registration: Includes workshop attendance, handouts and refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit.
Pharmacists: Please ensure that we have your NABP# and date of birth on file. ACPE does not allow us to provide you with paper Statements of Credit. Should you need a paper statement of credit, you can access that information via CPE Monitor. All other professionals: An applicable paper Statement of Credit will be issued upon receipt of your post-conference paperwork.
Spouses, family and friends are welcome and do not pay the conference fee unless they attend the educational sessions. Special conference fees are available for non-professional accompanying persons who wish to attend one or more sessions (no special receipt, certification or credit is issued).
Cruise Information:
See Royal Carribean website for details.
Day | Location | Arrival | Departure |
2/14 | Cape Liberty (New Jersey) |
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2/15 | At Sea (Seminar Day) |
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2/16 | Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida | 11:59am | 8:00 PM |
2/17 | Day 4 Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
2/18 | Nassau, Bahamas | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
2/19 | At sea (seminar day) |
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2/20 | At sea (seminar day) |
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2/21 | Cape Liberty (New York), New Jersey | 6:00 AM |
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Cabin Prices
Room | Price |
4V Interior Stateroom | $1266.60 |
2N Ocean View Stateroom | $1313.60 |
4D Ocean View Balcony | $1782.60 |
REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $250 per person by November 16, 2026
How to Book ULS CME at Sea Cruise
To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise through Continuing Education, Inc.. This ensures the company can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Note also, that participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group to take advantage of our typically excellent cruise rates. Thank you for your cooperation.
Quick Facts
- Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
- Cruise line reserves the right to impose a fuel surcharge up to $10/ day.
- Rate includes: 5 Star ship, all meals-unlimited gourmet dining, and entertainment each evening.,
- Passport required
- Make Cruise Reservations: with Continuing Education Inc: 800-926-3775
- Airfare and roundtrip transfers are additional.
Source: https://www.royalcaribbean.com
KEY DATES
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
NURSE PRACTITIONERS/ NURSES: This course provides 15 contact hours (1.5 CEU) over three days, 2.5 to 5 hours per day, to fulfill the pharmacotherapeutics/ pharmacology requirements for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Category 1 Continuing Education Hours for certification renewal. The same hours submitted to renew certification may be submitted to a State Board of Nursing for re-licensure. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts formally approved continuing education sponsored by organizations accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). University Learning Systems is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider CEP11409)
PHARMACISTS: UNIVERSITY LEARNING SYSTEMS IS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION (ACPE) AS A PROVIDER OF CONTINUING PHARMACY EDUCATION.
SESSION 1: 5 CONTACT HOURS ACPE UAN 0741-0000-27-001-L01-P, APPLICATION
SESSION 2: 5 CONTACT HOURS ACPE UAN 0741-0000-27-002-L01-P, APPLICATION
SESSION 3: 5 CONTACT HOURS ACPE UAN 0741-0000-27-003-L01-P, APPLICATION
CONSULTANT PHARMACISTS: Some consultant pharmacist boards accept University Learning Systems courses for recertification either as is or with board approval. Please contact your board regarding course approval and ULS with any questions.
CANADIAN PHARMACISTS: Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) accepts courses accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). This credit is applicable to health professionals who may require pharmacology credit.
PHYSICIANS: Application to AAFP is in progress. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1. CME programs approved by the AAFP are eligible for Category 2 credit (or Category 1-A under special circumstances) through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
CANADIAN PHYSICIANS: Members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada are eligible to receive up to MAINPRO-M1 credits for participation in this activity due to
REQUIREMENTS FOR CREDIT: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded. (Note: Approximately one 15 minute break per 2.5 hours.) Credited hours do not include breaks.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianNursingPharmacistPhysician AssistantStudentsFamily PhysiciansHealthcare ProfessionalsResidentsNursesSPECIALITIES
PharmacologyPrimary CareCANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
- Advance written notice is required for any refund consideration.
- Up to the Advanced Registration Deadline: Cancellations are subject to a $50 processing fee per person or you may apply your full registration one time to another program attended within 12 months.
- After Advanced Registration Deadline: No refunds, although conference registration less $50 processing fee may be applied one time to another program attended within 12 months.
- Two weeks before the start of the conference: No refunds or application of registration to another program for cancellation, nonappearance or partial attendance. No refunds due to airline delays or cancellation of flights.
- We offer no international refunds, except for Canada.
- Refunds will be processed by original form of payment or by check only.
- Refunds may take 2-4 weeks to process after notification of cancellation.
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