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2023 Psychiatry Update NP/PA

A virtual, live, full-day event featuring expert APP presenters. Topics include schizophrenia, tardive dyskinesia, major depression, bipolar depression, and PTSD.

Please note, attendees are asked to select one date, as you can only claim credit for this series once. If you have any questions or need to switch dates, please contact us at customersupport@cealliance.com.


Nurse Practitioners/Nurses: 5.00 Nursing contact hours

Physician Assistants/Physician Associates: 5.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits

This event has expired. No longer available for credits.

Who Should Attend

This activity is intended for physician assistants/physician associates and nurse practitioners engaged in the care of patients with psychiatric illness.

Time and location

Sunday, March 12, 2023

8:00 AM - 5:15 PM Eastern Time (ET)

Virtual

Faculty
Jeremy A. Schreiber, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Adjunct Faculty
Department of Health Sciences
West Liberty University
West Liberty, West Virginia

Tina Matthews-Hayes, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 
Seaside Behavioral Health 
Virginia Beach, Virginia 

Michael Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, Psych-CAQ

Associate Director, International Psychiatry
DENT Neurologic Institute
Buffalo, New York

Tamar Rodney, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, CNE

Assistant Professor
Nursing
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC

Cognivate Minds LLC
Baptist Health System
San Antonio, Texas

Agenda

Agenda

9:00 AM – 9:05 AM: Opening Remarks by Moderator-- Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

9:05 AM – 10:05 AM: Avoiding Tardiness When Identifying and Treating Tardive Dyskinesia
Presented by: Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of tardive dyskinesia, including risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options, and considerations for special populations. Patient case examples are included to simulate application of knowledge to practice.

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Non-CME Educational Talk Sponsored by Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.
A Case Study in Bipolar I or Bipolar II Depression and a Treatment Option Approved for Both
Presented by: Stephen C. Ellen, MD, Medical Director and Manager, Berkshire On-Call Associates, LLC, Bedford, MA, Medical Director, The Counseling Center of Nashua, Nashua, NH

11:15 AM – 11:25 AM: Break

11:25 AM –- 12:25 PM: Challenges in Schizophrenia Management
Presented by: Jeremy A. Schreiber, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
This session will cover schizophrenia from diagnosis to treatment options, including clinical pearls for ongoing management. Unmet needs and novel and emerging pharmacologic agents will also be discussed.

12:25 PM – 12:35 PM: Break

12:35 PM – 1:35 PM: Non-CME Educational Talk Sponsored by Neurocrine Biosciences
Know the Difference to Make a Difference: Tardive Dyskinesia vs Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Presented by: Elizabeth Elliott, PMHNP-BC, BH Director, Desert Peak Care Center, Phoenix, AZ

1:35 PM – 1:45 PM: Break

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM: A Better Understanding of Bipolar Depression
Presented by: Tina Matthews-Hayes, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
This session will review the differential diagnosis of bipolar depression and differentiation of bipolar I and bipolar II to improve diagnostic accuracy. Treatment individualization will be discussed, including current and emerging treatment options for bipolar depression and how to individualize treatment selection for patients. 

2:45 PM – 2:55 PM: Break

2:55 PM – 3:55 PM: Arguments for Augmentation: When to Augment vs Switch Medications in MDD
Presented by: Michael Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, Psych-CAQ
This session will provide an overview of differentiating switching and augmentation strategies for patients with lack of response in MDD. Evidence-based augmentation strategies, including antidepressants with different mechanisms of action, antipsychotics, and other agents recommended by guidelines, will be further discussed, and reinforced with a patient case demonstration.  

3:55 PM – 4:05 PM: Break

4:05 PM – 5:05 PM: PTSD in the Community
Presented by: Tamar Rodney, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, CNE
This session will focus on manifestations of trauma in the community setting, diagnosis of PTSD, and current evidence-based treatment of PTSD with pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy tools. Emerging treatment options for PTSD will also be covered. 

5:05 PM – 5:15 PM: Closing Remarks by Moderator-- Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

CME/CE Info

Goal Statement
The goal of this activity is to improve the knowledge, competence, and performance of learners to assess diagnostic considerations and new and emerging therapies for the treatment of psychiatric illness.

Target Audience
This activity is intended for physician assistants/physician associates and nurse practitioners engaged in the care of patients with psychiatric illness.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Assess latest clinical evidence on new and emerging treatment options for patients with psychiatric disorders
  • Develop individualized treatment strategies for optimal outcomes in patients with psychiatric disorders
  • Discuss best practices in psychiatry to optimize patient care


Accreditation

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO), ProCE, LLC, and Practicing Clinicians Exchange. Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) 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.

Nursing Continuing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5.0 contact hours, including 5.0 hours of pharmacology credit

Physician Assistant/Physician Associate Continuing Medical Education

Clinical Care Options, LLC has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Clinical Care Options, LLC (CCO) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose all financial conflicts of interest (COI) they may have with ineligible companies. All relevant COI are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to CCO policy. CCO is committed to providing its learners with high-quality CME/CE activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.

Acknowledgement

Provided by Clinical Care Options, LLC, in partnership with Practicing Clinicians Exchange.

Contact Information

Contact Clinical Care Options

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Mailing Address:


Clinical Care Options, LLC
12001 Sunrise Valley Drive
Suite 300
Reston, VA 20191

Additional Information

There are no fees required to participate in this activity.

Americans With Disabilities Act 
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (eg, physical, dietary). Please contact meetings@clinicaloptions.com prior to the live event.