2012 Annual Meeting in Tampa, FL, April 29-May 2
Making Sense of Antidepressants: An Evidence-Based Approach to the Controversies
The controversies surrounding the use of antidepressants in the treatment of depressive disorders have rocked the world of psychiatry. From black box warnings to heated debates about efficacy in leading medical journals, this topic is sure to be timely and thought provoking. Nassir Ghaemi, MD, MPH will present Making Sense of Antidepressants: An Evidence-Based Approach to the Controversies on Sunday. Dr. Ghaemi is a world renowned leader in the treatment of mood disorders and author of A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness. After his presentation, you will have the chance to meet with Dr. Ghaemi and purchase a signed copy of this provocative book! Right now you can watch an interview with Dr. Ghaemi on The Colbert Report.
Track I: Movement Disorders
An Overview of Drug-Induced Movement Disorders
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Session Summary
This 2-hour, 2-part interactive presentation provides an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive review of drug-induced movement disorders for both new practitioners and experienced clinicians alike. Utilize movement disorder rating scales to be able to recognize and evaluate the signs and symptoms of pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia. Hone your clinical assessment skills with CPNP Movement Disorder DVD speakers Roger W. Sommi, Jr., and Steven C. Stoner in hour two of this session offering application of concepts via cases.
Faculty Information
Roger W. Sommi, Jr., PharmD, FCCP, BCPP
Steven C. Stoner, PharmD, BCPP
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast the primary drug-induced movement disorders.
- Describe the common rating scales used in clinical practice including the AIMS, DISCUS, Simpson-Angus Scale, and Barnes Akathisia Scale.
- Describe the physical manifestations and examination procedures of the primary movement disorders.
- Discuss how rating scales for movement disorders can be applied to medication monitoring in the clinical setting.
Continuing Education Credit
Activity Date: 04/30/2012
ACPE Contact Hours: 1.0
ACPE Number: 0284-9999-12-007-L04-P (Knowledge)
ACCME:
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Nursing Credit Reminder: Note that ACPE and ACCME credit is accepted for certification renewal.
ACPE Credit
The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The 2012 Annual Meeting will provide up to 14 contact hours (1.4 CEUs) of knowledge- and application-based continuing education credit from CPNP approved programming. The pre-meeting workshop is provided for an additional 7 contact hours (0.7 CEUs) and when combined with all other CPNP programming, allows for a maximum achievable 18 contact hours (1.8 CEUs). Industry supported symposia offered at the Annual Meeting offer additional ACPE credit.
To receive a statement of credit, participants must verify their attendance at the programming and complete evaluations and self-assessment questions. ACPE statements of credit will be retrieved by participants online on the CPNP website within one month following the event.
CME Credit
Sponsored by the University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Joint sponsorship of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists. The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing Credit
ACPE and ACCME approved contact hours are accepted for ANCC Certification Renewal (as quoted on the ANCC website): “Other health disciplines' continuing education hours may be used if the content is applicable to your area of certification. ACPE and ACCME are specifically listed as approved credit types.
Course Requirements
This session is presented live at the 2012 CPNP Annual Meeting. A PDF file of the slides is provided online. Access to the online PDF content is available to participants indefinitely although ACPE credit is available only through the Annual Meeting. To obtain continuing education credit, attendees of this session must confirm their attendance by completing a session evaluation within two weeks after the session. ACPE transcripts can be retrieved by participants online at cpnp.org and the credit will be automatically submitted to your account at CPE Monitor shortly after the evaluation is completed. CME statements will be issued by the end of June 2012 by the University of Arizona.
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