October 15, 2020 • ONLINE Live Broadcast and On Demand Content
Welcome
The University of Texas College of Pharmacy welcomes you to the 32nd "VIRTUAL" Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Update CE event providing on demand programming along with a day of live broadcast programs on October 15, 2020.
The Virtual Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Update features 19 hours of continuing education content under one registration. The program includes a day of Live Broadcast sessions via Zoom webinar on October 15, as well as additonal On Demand activities. On Demand and recordings of the Live sessions will remain available to registrants through October 2021.
All content will be available on this site. Links to the live webinars and videos will be placed in the modules below. All your Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Update content in one place.
All LIVE BROADCASTS occur on Central Standard Time US
Bookmark this page! This is the same log on site that will be used during the event for viewing presentation slides and access to complete evaluations for CE credit.
On Thursday, October 15, return to this page, log in, (if it does not return you automatically to this page, just click the "Assess Content" in the banner on the home page). Then scroll down below, and you will see the webinar links and content inside the tabs below.
Date:
Oct 15, 2020 08:30 AM
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06:00 PM
Fee
$250.00
CE Hours
18.00
CE Units
1.800
Registration closes on Mar 01, 2021 01:00 AM
Activity Type
Knowledge
Target Audience(s)
Pharmacists
Physicians
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Physician Assistant
Social Workers
Advance Practice Nurses (CME)
Nurse Practitoners (CME)
Registration closes on Mar 01, 2021
at 01:00 AM
Registration Closed
Welcome to the VIRTUAL Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Update for 2020
We are excited to have you join us this year online. Below are modules, one for each online activity.
Live Broadcast sessions start on October 15, with a general Welcome before the first session. See the instructions below for how to view the Online Broadcasts:
Live Broadcast Instructions:
NOTE: When attending the webinars, your camera and microphone are automatically turned off and disabled for the duration.
Access Content (Log In): On October 15, click on the session tab below when its time.
Note, all times are CT. (Make sure you have "logged in" to this LMS system prior to accessing the webinar links. After logging in, look for the Psych banner "Access Content" to return to this page.
Links to Live Zoom Webinars: Open the tab, and then click the Zoom webinar link for that session.
Note, there is a different link for each Live Broadcast session. For each session you have to click on the tab, and on the Zoom link for each session when its scheduled to start.
Log in to Free Zoom Account: Be sure to have logged in to your Zoom account.
You can view the webinar in a browser window, or in the Zoom app.
Questions for Speakers: You can submit questions to the presenter via the "Q&A" link at the bottom of the Zoom page.
Our committee will be reviewing questions, and asking the speaker during the last 10 minutes of the session.
Evaluations for CE Credit: Once the session has ended, click on the green Complete Evaluation button to complete the online evaluation for CE credit.
Note, evaluations must be completed for each broadcast session and on demand video.
Credit and sessions completed will be added to your certificates (pharmacy NABP profile) upon completion
Breaks: There will be 15 min breaks between sessions. After the break, make sure to open the next tab for the new Zoom link.
Exhibitors: Be sure to visit our online exhibitors. Their content is located inside the break tabs.
Overall Evaluation: After the last session of the day on October 15, please take a moment to complete the "OVERALL EVALUATION".
Your feedback is extremely important to us, and your suggestions help us develop topics for the 2021 event.
Need further assistance? Email us at UTpharmacyCE@austin.utexas.edu - we will be monitoring this email throughout the event.
On Demand Session Instructions:
On demand sessions follow the live listings.
Click on the tab of the session titles of most interest to you.
View the videos in each tab.
After viewing the video, click on the green "Take the Test" button. After you complete the ungraded test, you can then complete the online evaluation for CE credit.
Some speakers will be hosting Q&A webinars through the rest of the fall. Announcements will be emailed to you after the Live Broadcast.
Recordings of the Live Broadcast sessions will be added within 10 days after Oct 15, so you can view content you missed, or revisit the presentations.
Information on CE Certificates:
As evaluations are completed, the sessions and hours completed will be added to the certificate
To view your certificates, click on the View/Print CE Credit at the top of the page.
This should show a list of all recent programs one has taken with us. If this event does now show, adjust the dates in the search section to find this event: enter October 15.
Click on the "view certificate" link on the right side of the program title.
For CPE / Pharmacy, this is NOT an official certificate. Credits are sent automatically to the NABP profile you have listed with your registration profile.
Video content for On Demand and Live Broadcast sessions will remain available for up to 1 year. Bookmark this page for easy access.
Clinical Pharmacologist, San Antonio State Hospital, Texas Department of State Health Services
See speaker page, bio, and disclosure here (opens new tab)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe the pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, therapeutic uses, and dosing of selected psychiatric drugs recently marketed as well as drugs approaching the market.
Review pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, therapeutic uses, and dosing of selected psychiatric drugs that have been released in the past five years.
This will be a LIVE BROADCAST session - look for the webinar link below once logged in.
Dietary and Natural Treatments for Mental Health Disorders: Fact vs. Fiction
Marisa S. P. Toups, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
See speaker page, bio, disclosure here (opens new tab)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe the relationship of diet and nutrition to mental health status
Catalog the use of complementary & alternative medications (CAM) and dietary approaches in the treatment of psychiatric disorders using literature-supported evidence.
Evaluate safety concerns regarding CAM and dietary adverse effects and drug interactions with common natural and herbal remedies used to treat psychiatric disorders.
This will be a LIVE BROADCAST session - look for the webinar link below once logged in.
Role of Pharmacologic Agents in Personality Disorders
Samantha Vogel, Pharm.D., BCPP.
Clinical Assistant Professor for Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
See speaker page, bio, and disclosure here (opens new tab)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe the pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, therapeutic uses, and dosing of selected psychiatric drugs recently marketed as well as drugs approaching the market.
Review pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, therapeutic uses, and dosing of selected psychiatric drugs that have been released in the past five years.
This will be a LIVE BROADCAST session - look for the webinar link below once logged in.
Sessions above take place as a live broadcast on October 15.
Sessions below are On Demand sessions that may be completed starting October 13. The courses will remain active through the next year.
On Demand Session Instructions:
On demand sessions follow the live listings.
Click on the tab of the session titles of most interest to you.
View the videos in each tab.
After viewing the video, click on the green "Take the Test" button. After you complete the ungraded test, you can then complete the online evaluation for CE credit.
Some speakers will be hosting Q&A webinars through the rest of the fall. Announcements will be emailed to you after the Live Broadcast.
Recordings of the Live Broadcast sessions will be added within 10 days after Oct 15, so you can view content you missed, or revisit the presentations.
Information on CE Certificates:
As evaluations are completed, the sessions and hours completed will be added to the certificate
To view your certificates, click on the View/Print CE Credit at the top of the page.
This should show a list of all recent programs one has taken with us. If this event does now show, adjust the dates in the search section to find this event: enter October 15.
Click on the "view certificate" link on the right side of the program title.
For CPE / Pharmacy, this is NOT an official certificate. Credits are sent automatically to the NABP profile you have listed with your registration profile.
Video content for On Demand and Live Broadcast sessions will remain available for up to 1 year. Bookmark this page for easy access.
The Management of Treatment Resistant Depression: The Art and Science
Charles Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair and Professor
Department of Psychiatry
The University of Texas at Austin Dell School of Medicine
See speaker page, bio, disclosure here (opens new tab)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Explain the latest treatment advances and research findings for treatment-resistant depression (TRD)
Describe the emerging strategies in the use of atypical antipsychotics and new agents in the treatment of TRD
Demonstrate the integration of appropriate psychopharmacologic treatments into a comprehensive treatment plan, including cognitive and behavioral psychotherapies
Discuss the evidence for the following agents in the management of TRD: Ketamine, rTMS, ECT, and DBS
This On Demand Video session - look for the video below once logged in.
See speaker page, bio, disclosure here (opens new tab)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Distinguish clinical features, diagnosis, and clinical monitoring tools for best-practice treatment of ADHD in child, adolescent, adult, and aged populations
Appraise the current understanding of the efficacy and safety of ADHD treatments, workup, and the impact of comorbid disease states across the age spectrum
Compare the current and near-horizon ADHD treatments (psychotherapy, nutritional, pharmacotherapy, and “video games”) with regard to mechanism of action, duration of activity, adverse effects, and cost
This On Demand Video session - look for the video below once logged in.
Essential Principles and Practices for Evidence-based Pharmacotherapists
Peter S. Jensen, M.D.
Board Chair and Founder
REACH Institute, NY, NY
Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
See speaker page, bio, disclosure here (opens new tab)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Discuss the key principles in performing evidence-based assessment and diagnosis of children & adolescents with behavioral, emotional, and/or developmental problems
Describe the role of what constitutes "evidence-based prescribing" of psychotropic agents to children & adolescents with psychiatric disorders
Apply evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and service delivery to specific real-world clinical cases of child/adolescent psychiatric disorders
This On Demand Video session - look for the video below once logged in.
The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Professionals: Maintaining Ethical Practice
Victoria Latifses, Ph.D.
Director of Psychology, Austin State Hospital
Adjunct Faculty, St. Edward’s University & Walden University
See speaker page, bio, disclosure here (opens new tab)
SESSION DELAYED
This session recording was delayed. We expect the video to be ready in late October. We apologize for any inconvenience.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe the differences and similarities between compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, moral distress and burnout in healthcare professionals
Explain 2 ethical practice considerations that are among the most commonly identified stressors for healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic
Identify 3 stress-relief strategies to alleviate psychological and emotional stress and improve mental well-being
This On Demand Video session - look for the video below once logged in.
Communicating with Patients about the Prescription Monitoring Program
Marc Fleming, PhD, MPH, RPh
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacotherapy
University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy
See speaker page, bio, disclosure below
Ashley (Kristin) Garling, Pharm.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
See speaker page, bio, disclosure below
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Discuss the impact of mandated Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) use
Debate pain management in the age of PMP and monitoring of morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs)
Discuss using non-stigmatized and inclusive language with patients to address common situations around controlled substances
This On Demand Video session - look for the video below once logged in.
FACULTY
Dr. Fleming is Associate Professor and Department Chair of Pharmacotherapy at the University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Fleming was a practicing pharmacist for 15 years before receiving his PhD in Health Outcomes and Pharmacy Practice from The University of Texas at Austin in 2012. Dr. Fleming is currently working with Texas Health and Human Services Commission on two SAMHSA funded grants concerning prescription drug misuse and addressing the opioid crisis. He has also conducted studies assessing the utilization of the Texas prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) among pharmacists and emergency physicians. Prior research studies include examining the impact of hydrocodone rescheduling on physician prescribing, as well as analyzing data from the Texas PDMP to identify multiple provider episodes. Dr. Fleming has presented on pharmaceutical drugs of misuse and PDMPs to numerous state and national audiences.
DISCLOSURE: Dr. Fleming has no relevant financial relationship(s), potential or perceived, with commercial or conflicts of interest to disclose.
Dr. Ashley Garling is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Pharmacy Practice Division of the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Garling has dedicated her career to pharmacy promotion, patient engagement, and public education. Dr. Garling is fundamentally interested in the evolution of pharmacy utilizing communication and technology.
DISCLOSURE: Dr. Garling has no relevant financial relationship(s), potential or perceived, with commercial or conflicts of interest to disclose.
This project is funded by Texas Health & Human Services Texas Targeted Opioid Response.
The Texas Targeted Opioid Response offers additional Conditioning education programs in partnership with the UT Austin College of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Addictions Research & Medicine program. These FREE CE sessions provide healthcare professionals a comprehensive review of treatment and prevention approaches for opioid use disorder and opioid overdose. See the free courses below:
Lucas Hill, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP
Clinical Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
See speaker page, bio, disclosure here (opens new tab)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe best practices for opioid overdose prevention
Compare FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder
Discuss current controversies and ethical issues in opioid use disorder treatment in the COVID 19 era
This On Demand Video session - look for the video below once logged in.
This project is funded by Texas Health & Human Services Texas Targeted Opioid Response.
The Texas Targeted Opioid Response offers additional Conditioning education programs in partnership with the UT Austin College of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Addictions Research & Medicine program. These FREE CE sessions provide healthcare professionals a comprehensive review of treatment and prevention approaches for opioid use disorder and opioid overdose. See the free courses below:
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is including this special bonus session for Texas licensed Pharmacists. This session meets the Texas State Board of Pharmacy CPE requirement for law credit.
Please NOTE: This session does not carry CME, APA, or CEU's for other professions.
Texas Pharmacy Law Update
Allison Vordenbaumen Benz, RPh, MS
Executive Director / Secretary
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
FACULTY
Allison Vordenbaumen Benz graduated from the University of Texas, College of Pharmacy in August 1988 and completed a Master’s of Science degree in Pharmacy Administration through the Option II program at the University of Texas at Austin in December 1994. Following graduation, she worked as a community pharmacist in California and Texas.
Allison has been an employee of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy since August 1994 and has served for 6-years as Senior Enforcement Officer, 3-years as Assistant Director of Enforcement, and 14-years as Director of Professional Services before being appointed to her present position on December 1, 2017. In her position as Executive Director, Allison serves as the chief executive officer of the agency and an ex-officio member and secretary of the Board.
Allison is a member of the Capital Area Pharmacy Association; the National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities; the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws, Prescription Monitoring Program Resource Group; and the National Charity League, Inc., Capital of Texas Chapter. Her awards include the Texas Pharmacy Association, “Forty Under 40” Award in July 2006.
DISCLOSURE
Allison Benz has no relevant financial relationship(s) with commercial interests or conflicts of interest to disclose.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Cite recent changes in pharmacy laws and rules and their impact on daily practice.
Discuss applicability of Texas Pharmacy Laws to preceptor development.
Critically discuss practice scenarios/questions regarding Texas pharmacy laws and rules
FORMAT
This course consists of an MP4 video and downloadable resources in PDF format. The video can be found by clicking on the tab below. After viewing the content, complete the online post-test and evaluation.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This online activity is approved for 0.15 CEUs (1.50 contact hours) of continuing education credit. In order to receive 1.50 contact hours of CE credit, the participant must watch the video in its entirety, complete the online post-test, and complete the online evaluation. Please make sure NABP profile and date of birth (month/year) are correct under learner's profile in this system.
This program meets the 1 hour Texas Law CPE requirement for Texas relicensure.
Pharmacy Practice Seminar • PPS
This program was recorded at the 68th Pharmacy Practice Seminar (PPS) annual conference that was held on September 26 & 27, 2020 (virtual seminar due to COVID-19). The seminar offers 15+ hours of CPE content. Please visit the PPS website here for more information about the event.
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The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This online activity is approved for 0.15 CEUs (1.50 contact hours) of continuing education credit. In order to receive 1.50 contact hours of CE credit, the participant must watch the video in its entirety, complete the online post-test, and complete the online evaluation. Please make sure NABP profile and date of birth (month/year) are correct under learner's profile in this system.