Integrating Long-Acting Injectable Administration Education into Precepting and Pharmacy Curriculum

Live Peer-to-Peer Virtual Networking Session on December 2, 2024 from 4:00-5:00 CST

As long-acting injectables (LAIs) become more common in psychiatric treatment, it is essential to equip future pharmacists with the skills to confidently administer and manage these medications. This module explores innovative methods for integrating LAI education into pharmacy precepting and curriculum, from hand-on training to case-based learning. Participants will discover essential resources for effective instruction and learn how to overcome common barriers to implementation. By the end of this session, attendees will be prepared to create engaging learning experiences that empower students to incorporate LAIs into patient care with confidence.

This activity includes a 0.5-hour pre-recorded presentation and a 1-hour live, peer-to-peer virtual networking session. This is one of six modules in the Advanced Track Psychotropic Long-Acting Injectable Program. Complete your complimentary registration now to access this module and 5 other ACPE approved modules.

Target Audience

We invite you to participate in this online course if you are a pharmacist, nurse, or other health care professional interested in administering and/or learning more about psychotropic long-acting injectables for patients living with serious mental illness or substance use disorders.

Course Requirements

To receive ACPE credit for this session, you must:

  • Register for this course.
  • Review the full content of the activity and reflect upon its teachings.
  • Complete the evaluation at the end of the activity.
  • Provide the necessary details in your profile to ensure correct reporting by AAPP to CPE Monitor.

Faculty Information

Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP
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Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP
Professor and Co-Director of the Mental Health Program
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy; Baltimore, MD

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss different methods for incorporating LAI administration education into precepting or pharmacy curriculum.
  2. Explain the resources required to properly instruct learners on LAI administration.
  3. Describe approaches to overcome common barriers when implementing LAI administration education into precepting or pharmacy curriculum.

Continuing Education Credit and Disclosures

Activity Dates: 12/02/2024 - 12/31/2025
ACPE Contact Hours: 1
ACPE Number: 0284-0000-24-057-H99-P (Knowledge)
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 American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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Off-Label Use: This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA (see faculty information). The opinions expressed in the educational activity do not necessarily represent the views of AAPP and any educational partners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer: Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

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