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Integrating Contraceptive Care in Psychiatry: Best Practices

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Activity Dates: 04/08/2024 - 04/08/2027

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Target Audience

If you are a pharmacist, nurse practitioner, or other health care professional involved in the comprehensive medication management of individuals living with mental health and/or substance use disorders, we invite you to participate in this online course.

Session Summary

Patients with chronic psychiatric conditions experience higher rates of unplanned pregnancies, which can make treatment more challenging. Furthermore, individuals with psychiatric disorders may be at higher risk for symptom exacerbation during pregnancy and might be taking medications that could potentially harm a developing fetus. This session will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of different contraceptive methods, enabling pharmacists to consider multiple factors (e.g., personal attributes, concurrent medications, reversibility of the contraceptive method) when choosing the most suitable options for patients with psychiatric conditions. 

Consider making this session part of your BPS Continuing Professional Development plan! Please refer to the BPS Psychiatric Pharmacy Content Outline to see how this activity may align.

Course Requirements

To receive ACPE credit for this session, you must:

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  • Register for this course.
  • Review the full content of the activity and reflect upon its teachings.
  • Complete the post-test at the end of the activity no later than the closing activity date.
  • Complete the evaluation at the end of the activity.
  • If necessary, complete the post-test retest no later than the closing activity date.
  • Receive a passing grade (70%).
  • Provide the necessary details in your profile to ensure correct reporting by AAPP to CPE Monitor.

Upon successful completion, ACPE credit is reported within 24 hours to CPE Monitor although transcripts can be retrieved by participants online in their ACPE Transcript.

Faculty Information

Veronica Vernon, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, MSCP

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Learning Objectives

  1. Describe options for contraception care available in the United States.
  2. Explain the safety and efficacy of various contraceptive methods when used in individuals with psychiatric disorders, considering potential interaction with psychiatric medications.
  3. Identify the barriers and challenges faced by patients with psychiatric conditions in accessing and utilizing appropriate contraceptive methods.
  4. Design an individualized contraception plan for patients undergoing psychopharmacological treatment for a psychiatric illness, considering their specific characteristics and needs.

Continuing Education Credit and Disclosures

Activity Dates: 04/08/2024 - 04/08/2027
ACPE Contact Hours: 1.25
ACPE Number: 0284-0000-24-018-H01-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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