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Activity Dates: 09/28/2020 - 03/25/2021

Target Audience

This self-study activity serves as an educational tool for pharmacists seeking Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) Recertification credit and other pharmacists and health care providers seeking advanced education in patient and disease state management in the field of psychiatric pharmacy.

Content

This application-based BCPP Recertification product provides the opportunity to study a complex psychiatric case comorbid with a medical diagnosis and associated complex medication regimen. A patient is followed over three encounters with each one consisting of a case study, pre-recorded webinar, and self-assessment questions. This edition is geriatric-focused, and the three encounters include delirium, dementia, and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). In the first encounter, the case explores a patient who has developed delirium during a hospitalization from both predisposing and precipitating factors. The webinar reviews diagnostic criteria, precipitating and predisposing factors, and a summary of guideline recommendations on the prevention and treatment of delirium. In the second encounter, the patient case focuses on dementia onset and adverse effects from cholinesterase inhibitors. The webinar reviews major neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer’s disease diagnostic criteria, treatment guidelines, an overview of cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine, and highlights important medication trials from the past several years. Lastly, the third case encounter finds the patient experiencing BPSD. The webinar reviews treatment guidelines, nonpharmacologic strategies, and pharmacologic treatment options and risks for BPSD. NEW-Given this geriatric focus, CPNP is working with ASCP to provide 5 hours of Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacy (BCGP) credit for this product in addition to BCPP credit provided by CPNP. 

The activity design allows for the opportunity to apply evidence-based pharmacological and/or nonpharmacological treatment strategies and monitoring recommendations specific to patient needs and their pertinent medical, psychosocial, family, cultural and socioeconomic issues. Instructional webinars and a comprehensive, referenced key extends the value of the activity long after completion.

The From Theory to Practice Case Series includes electronic access to:

  • A complex patient case consisting of 3 encounters over a period of time.
  • Three instructional, pre-recorded webinars accompanying each encounter. 
  • A comprehensive, referenced case key and commentaries of use long after the activity is completed.
  • Five (5) hours of ACPE credit, 5 hours of BCPP Recertification credit, and 5 hours of BCGP Recertification credit achieved by successfully completing the online CPNP recertification examination. ACPE credit is reported to CPE Monitor at nabp.net within 48 hours after successful completion of the examination. BCPP and BCGP Recertification credit is earned and reported within the year the assessment is successfully completed (2020 or 2021).
  • Access to the CPNP testing center with exam submission due by March 25, 2021

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Since this product involves progression through a patient case over a period of time, it is highly recommended by the Editorial Board and past users, that you carve out 5 hours for the course and complete all in 1 sitting.

Course Requirements

To satisfactorily complete the From Theory to Practice Case and receive 5 hours of BCPP Recertification and ACPE credit, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  1. Abide by a confidentiality and honesty statement requiring individual completion of the recertification education.
  2. Successfully complete an online examination on or before the deadline of March 25, 2021.
  3. Meet the minimum passing score on the final examination as determined by a panel of experts.
  4. Partial credit is not available.

You will proceed through the following steps to satisfactorily complete this course:

  • Review Patient Encounter 1 consisting of case, instructional webinar, self-assessment questions.
  • Review Patient Encounter 2 consisting of case, instructional webinar, self-assessment questions.
  • Review Patient Encounter 3 consisting of case, instructional webinar, self-assessment questions.
  • Complete the examination at the end of the activity no later than the closing activity date.
  • Complete the evaluation at the end of the activity.
  • Wait for the official review of exam questions within 4 weeks following the closing date.
  • Be notified of your grade and gain access to your exam results and feedback.
  • Receive a passing grade (70%).
  • Provide the necessary details in your profile to ensure correct reporting by AAPP to CPE Monitor.

Participants successfully passing the required assessment/examination will obtain both ACPE and BCPP recertification credit. Credit is awarded in the calendar year the assessment is completed. ACPE credit is reported through CPE Monitor within days of examination submission, while BCPP recertification credit is reported to BPS within 6 weeks after the examination deadline.

Faculty Information

Chris Paxos, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS, BCGP

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Learning Objectives

  1. Interpret clinical features and treatment issues as applicable to patients with a delirium, dementia, or behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) presentation.
  2. Evaluate evidence-based data regarding treatment approaches to address clinical needs of patients with delirium, dementia, or BPSD.
  3. Apply evidence-based research findings to the clinical care of patients with a delirium, dementia, or BPSD presentation.
  4. Formulate individualized treatment plans for patients with delirium, dementia, or BPSD and medication-related problems to improve treatment outcomes.

Continuing Education Credit and Disclosures

Activity Dates: 09/28/2020 - 03/25/2021
ACPE Contact Hours: 5
ACPE Number: 0284-9999-20-046-H01-P (Application)
Nursing Credit Reminder: Note that ACPE credit is accepted for ANCC Certification Renewal and AANPCB advanced practice provider content. For specific questions related to your organization's acceptance of ACPE continuing education units, please contact your organization directly.

ACPEThe College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The From Theory to Practice Case Series product is an application-based program approved for 5 ACPE hours. To receive ACPE credit, pharmacists completing this programming are required to complete an evaluation of the course as well as pass an online examination.

Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists (BCPPs) may also receive 5 hours of BCPP Recertification Credit for the From Theory to Practice Case Series upon successful completion of an online examination. BCPP Recertification credit is earned and reported within the year the assessment is successfully completed.

Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacists (BCGPs) may also receive 5 hours of BCGP Recertification Credit for the From Theory to Practice Case Series upon successful completion of an online examination. BCGP Recertification credit is earned and reported within the year the assessment is successfully completed.

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