College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists

The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists is recognized as a quality source of programming for the pharmacy specialist in psychiatric and neurologic pharmacy and other healthcare professionals practicing in the field. With programming developed by psychiatric and neurologic pharmacists for pharmacists and healthcare professionals specialized in the field, you can be assured of receiving education uniquely tailored to your needs. As CPNP grows and matures, emphasis is being placed on providing the latest educational tools essential to your success through multiple delivery mechanisms ranging from live programming to home-study.

CPNP University
CPNP University provides access to ACPE approved programming:

• Specific to psychiatric and neurologic pharmacists
• In short, 1 to 2 hour increments
• Delivered totally through the CPNP website
• At low member and non-member rates

Each quarter, CPNP will offer 1 CPNP University session FREE of charge to CPNP members. Once you select any CPNP University Course, the presentation will always be available to you through your My CPNP page even after the ACPE eligibility has expired.

CPNP Annual Meeting
Planned by a committee of active member practitioners, the CPNP Annual Meeting provides the latest, evidence-based and cutting-edge information. Through needs assessments and ongoing dialogue with members, CPNP is able to provide in-demand programming for specialists by bringing together leaders in neuropsychopharmacology to discuss principles that will help attendees optimize pharmacotherapy and outcomes in the neuropsychiatric patient.

Pharmacists, practitioners, physicians, educators, scientists, administrators, students, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals involved in the pharmaceutical care of psychiatric and/or neurological patients, benefit from their attendance at the CPNP Annual Meeting. Through this meeting, practitioners at all levels in the areas of neurology and psychiatry can grow and improve in their specialty areas. The Annual Meeting also benefits those pharmacists who play an ever-increasing role in assuring appropriate drug use, providing overall pharmacotherapy management and enhancing positive outcomes. More importantly, the Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for all attendees to interact and share experiences regarding their areas of common interest.

The CPNP Annual Meeting rotates around the country between the West, Midwest and Eastern parts of the United States and hosts 400-450 attendees. The Annual Meeting is attended by, on average, 40% of the CPNP membership.

The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The CPNP Annual Meeting will generally provide nearly 20.0 contact hours of continuing education credit including a pre-meeting workshop. Additional ACPE hours will be available through up to five industry supported satellite symposia also offered at the Annual Meeting.

Online Education Programs
CPNP is active in the development and provision of online educational opportunities. These programs allow you to focus on psychiatric and neurologic topics and earn ACPE credit from the convenience of home or work.

Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacy Recertification Programming and Credit
CPNP is currently the sole provider of recertification education for Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP). If recertifying by continuing education, BCPPs must successfully complete 100 approved recertification hours during their 7-year certification cycle.

Thirty-five hours of recertification credit are provided by CPNP annually through a combination of products all available via distance education methods.

Scientific Poster Session
All investigators in the fields of either psychiatric or neurologic pharmacy, regardless of membership, are invited to submit abstracts to be considered for presentation at the CPNP Annual Meeting. The following categories of posters are featured at the Annual Meeting:
Original Research: Abstracts describing original research in therapeutics, pharmacodynamics, kinetics and genetics.
Encore Presentation: Abstracts of papers that have been previously presented and peer reviewed.
Work in Progress (WIP): Abstracts describing preliminary results or status of ongoing work may be submitted by principal investigators at any stage of their career.
Innovative Practices: Abstracts describing the development, justification, documentation, and/or delivery of innovative services or activities applicable to psychiatric and neurologic pharmacists.
Therapeutic Case Report: Abstracts describing the various aspects of pharmaceutical care relating to psychiatric and/or neurological pharmacy within a specific case.

CPNP Awards
CPNP awards recognize excellence in among investigators presenting abstracts at the CPNP Annual Meeting. Award finalists present platform presentations at the Annual Meeting and award winners receive an award stipend and recognition at the meeting and on the CPNP website. Awards are granted in five categories:

• Research Trainee
• New Investigator
• Original Research
• Innovative Practices
• Therapeutic Case Report

Annually CPNP also recognizes a senior level psychiatric pharmacy practitioner who has achieved a level of professional distinction and demonstrates a continuing dedication to the practice of psychiatric pharmacy. As a tribute to the late Dr. Judith J. Saklad, this practitioner will represent the qualities and ideals of professional enthusiasm, in addition to possessing a passion for optimizing patient care. Nominations for the Saklad Memorial Award come directly from the CPNP membership.

CPNP Government Relations
Since decisions made within the legislative branches of the federal government can have a dramatic impact on healthcare and mental health services, CPNP makes the proactive representation of its members’ political interests a priority through the study and advocacy completed by the CPNP Legislative Committee and our involvement in the Healthcare Reform Stakeholders Group. Made up of national pharmacy associations, the HCR Stakeholders advocate for recognition of pharmacists as important members of the health care team helping both patients and physicians achieve the best outcomes from modern medications.