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Pharmacy CE ACPE Accredited Continuing Education for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians |
Don’t Get “Psyched Out” by Psych Meds! Webcast – 1 CE
Activity Overview
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence and pathophysiology of schizophrenia
- Identify the side effect profiles of first-generation antipsychotics among the elderly
- Discuss the role of second-generation antipsychotics
- Compare the effects of different mood stabilizers in the treatment of bipolar disorder
Pharmacy Technician and Nurse Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence and pathophysiology of schizophrenia
- Review the mechanism of action of first-generation and second-generation antipsychotics
- Identify the side effects to watch out for in elderly patients taking antipsychotics
- Determine the drug considerations to be made for mood stabilizers
Accreditation Statement
AchieveCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
AchieveCE is also accredited by the Florida Board of Pharmacy (provider no. 50-20641). This course is approved by CE Broker, with CE Broker No. 20-890262.
Faculty Information
Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He currently serves as the Director of Clinical Services at Nickman’s Drug Store, a five-store chain in southwestern Pennsylvania. Pete has also been recognized as the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Preceptor of the Year in both 2012 and 2019. He also received the National Community Pharmacy Association’s Preceptor of the Year Award in 2014. In 2015, he was honored by his alma mater with the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. He has precepted 65 students from the area’s schools of pharmacy.
Financial Support Disclosure
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support.
Content Complexity
Level 2. Basic Application of Skills and Concepts
Delivery Type
Home Study Webcast
Credits
1.0 Contact Hour
Category
Drug Therapy
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Nurse
Activity Type
Knowledge-based
Universal Activity Number
Pharmacist:
0657-0000-21-143-H01-P
Pharmacy Technician:
0657-0000-21-143-H01-T
Activity Release Date
November 8, 2021
Activity Expiration Date
November 8, 2024
Cost
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Requirements for Credit
Participants must score a passing grade of 70% or higher on the activity post-test and complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CPE Monitor and/or CE Broker if your license information is entered properly in your profile.
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Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Mac OS X 10.1 or higher
iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection:
T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable
4G cellular connection
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