Stay ahead of the curve by enhancing your knowledge of cutting-edge therapies for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and their integration into clinical practice. Learn more about the latest treatment advancements and the evolving role of glutamatergic medications and the changes they have brought to clinical practice. This session will delve into new and emerging treatments, examining the evidence that supports innovative approaches to managing OCD. Attendees will learn how to recommend effective pharmacotherapy options and design comprehensive monitoring plans tailored to individuals with OCD, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and patient safety.
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.
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
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Robert Hudak, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical Director, Center for Obsessive Compulsive and related Disorders, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Robert Hudak, MD is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is currently the medical director of the Center for Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive and Anxiety Disorders at Western Psychiatric Hospital. He serves on the IOCDF Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board. He has authored numerous articles and book chapters on OCD and is a co-author of ‘Handbook of Psychiatric Disorders in Adults in the Primary Care Setting” and is the co-chair of the Autism in OCD SIG for the IOCDF. He lectures on OCD in numerous settings both nationally and internationally.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the evidence to support new and emerging therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
- Design a monitoring plan for individuals with OCD.
- Recommend pharmacotherapy for individuals with OCD using pharmacologic algorithms.
Continuing Education Credit and Disclosures
Activity Dates: 04/28/2025 - 04/28/2028
ACPE Contact Hours: 1
ACPE Number: 0284-0000-25-012-H01-P (Application)
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