Description
Pharmacogenomics continues to be a growing area within the practice of psychiatry, with increasing research, testing availability, and guidance on utilization. This presentation will provide an up to date review of the current state of evidence on the use of pharmacogenomic testing in psychiatry, including a brief review of pharmacogenomics to level the playing field in the remaining discussion, a contrast of current available testing- commercial versus research, discussion of current utilization of testing in clinical practice- what do the guidelines, clinical trials, and package inserts recommend, and finally how to consider implementation of pharmacogenomics in practice- what should a provider consider prior to ordering and how to interpret the results after receiving them. Resources will be provided on evidence and interpretation.
Format
Live, interactive webinar
Learning Objectives
- Describe pharmacogenomics in the current literature regarding the treatment of serious mental illness.
- Contrast available pharmacogenomic tests.
- Describe current utilization of pharmacogenomic testing in clinical practice.
- Discuss implementation of pharmacogenomic testing in practice.
Target Audience
Psychiatrist, Physician (Non-psychiatrist), Physician Assistant, Nurse/Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist
Instructional Level
Intermediate
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour
Program Start Date: November 3, 2023
Program End Date: November 3, 2023
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in Q&A.
Ongoing Interdisciplinary Discussion Board
After completing the course, engage with colleagues in the mental health field through SMI Adviser's Webinar Roundtable Topics discussion board. This is an easy way to network and share ideas with other clinicians who participate in this webinar. Access through the discussion tab.
How to Earn Credit
Participants who wish to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, nursing continuing professional development contact hours (NCPD, formerly CNE), CE credit for pharmacists, or a certificate of participation may do so by viewing the live presentation and completing the evaluation. Participants claiming CE credit for pharmacists must have full attendance to claim credit. After evaluating the program, course participants will be provided with an opportunity to claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians), CPE certificate (pharmacists), NCPD certificate (nurses) or certificate of participation (other disciplines) showing the event date and hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, the American Psychiatric Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
The APA designates this live event for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses/Nurse Practitioners
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) designates this activity for 1.0 Nursing contact hour. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacists
This curriculum has been approved for 1.0 contact hour (.1 CEU) by the American Psychiatric Association. The American Psychiatric Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The Universal Activity Number for this program is UAN: JA0000145-0000-23-012-L99-P. This learning activity is knowledge based. Your CE credits will be electronically submitted to the NABP upon successful completion of the activity. Pharmacists with questions can contact NABP customer service (custserv@nabp.net).
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity — including faculty, planners, reviewers or others — are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Instructors
Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP is an Associate Professor at University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy. Dr. Ehret completed her BS and PharmD degrees from the University of Toledo. Additionally, Dr. Ehret received her Master in Clinical and Translational Research from the University of Connecticut Health Center. Dr. Ehret is also a Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist. Most recently Dr. Ehret has practiced at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital as their Behavioral Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. She has experience in treating the spectrum of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Additionally, she is President-Elect for the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) and serves as the Senior Editor on the Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Review Course. Dr. Ehret has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Planners
- Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Dr. Brister has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- John Torous, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Torous has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Donna Rolin, PhD, APRN, University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Rolin has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- Megan Ehret, PharmD, BCPP, University of Maryland, Baltimore. Dr. Ehret has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities
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Technical Requirements
This internet-based CME activity is best experienced using any of the following:
- The latest and 2nd latest public versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari
- Internet Explorer 11+
This Web site requires that JavaScript and session cookies be enabled. Certain activities may require additional software to view multimedia, presentation, or printable versions of the content. These activities will be marked as such and will provide links to the required software. That software may be: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Windows Media Player.
Optimal System Configuration:
- Browser: Google Chrome (latest and 2nd latest version), Safari (latest and 2nd latest version), Internet Explorer 11.0+, Firefox (latest and 2nd latest version), or Microsoft Edge (latest and 2nd latest version)
- Operating System: Windows versions 8.1+, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) +, Android (latest and 2nd latest version), or iOS/iPad OS (latest and 2nd latest version)
- Internet Connection: 1 Mbps or higher
Minimum Requirements:
- Windows PC: Windows 8.1 or higher; 1 GB (for 32-bit)/2 GB (for 64-bit) or higher RAM; Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
- Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher with latest updates installed; Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor; 512 MB or higher RAM; audio playback with speakers for programs with video content
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