Don't Get "Psyched Out" by Psych Meds  - Continuing Education Course

Don't Get "Psyched Out" by Psych Meds

Learn about medications for geriatric psychiatric needs, addressing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Understand drug considerations for antipsychotics and mood stabilizers in older adults.

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About this course

This activity presents an overview of medications that address the psychiatric needs of the geriatric population. It presents the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and shows how medications address psychosis. However, the elderly is at risk of increased antipsychotic sensitivity. As such, special drug considerations are made when prescribing and administering antipsychotics and mood stabilizers to older adults.

Release Date:09/12/2024
Expiration Date:09/12/2027
Review Date:09/12/2027
Universal Activity Number:0657-0000-21-216-H01-P 0657-0000-21-216-H01-T
Ce Broker Id:20-890262
Activity Type:Knowledge-based
Agd Number:386503
Activity Format:Enduring
Target Audience:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Dental Therapist
Certified Chiropractic Physician Assistant
Osteopathic Physician
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers
Pharmacist
Certified Nurse Midwife
Nursing Assistive Personnel
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Certified Nurse Aides
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
Advanced Dental Assistant
Chiropractic Physician
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurses
Forensic Nurse-CSA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Psychiatric Nurse
Clinical Nurse Specialist
APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Dentist
Registered Nurse
Podiatric Physician
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Physician Assistant
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern
Nursing Home Administrator
Dental Technician
Community Dental Health Coordinator
Dental Lab
Certified Nursing Assistant
Denturist
Registered Dental Assistant
General Dentist
Pharmacy Technician
Dental Assistant Radiographer
Dental Assistant
Category:Psychiatric, Pharmacology

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Course Accreditation

This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials and Policies through the joint providership of CEC, The Medical Letter, and AchieveCE. The Medical Letter is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Bahamas Medical Council Florida Board of Medicine Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine Florida Council of Medical Physicists Florida Physician Assistants Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Medical Psychologist Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Podiatric Physicians Michigan Board of Medicine Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure New Hampshire Medical Society South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners South Carolina Board of Podiatry Examiners State Medical Board of Ohio Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination

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Peter A. KreckelRPh

Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.

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