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Activity Dates: 04/09/2024 - 04/09/2027

AAPP 2024 registration is closed.

Session Time and Location

The live session is complete.

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

The utilization of psychedelic drugs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders is gaining increasing attention due to ongoing research and media coverage. As efforts towards FDA approval gain momentum, discussions surrounding ethical considerations and legal implications have emerged. Moreover, numerous challenges persist in implementing psychedelic therapy in practical settings. Participants in this program will be informed about the latest developments and ongoing research, gain an understanding of the ethical and legal obstacles involved, and explore potential strategies for incorporating this therapy into clinical practice.

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:

  • Sign in (or create a FREE account).
  • 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 and Disclosures

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the current role of psychedelic substances in therapeutic practices and the latest advancements in ongoing research.
  2. Identify ethical dilemmas and legal hurdles surrounding the use of psychedelics in psychiatric treatment.
  3. Discuss the practical implementation of psychedelic-assisted therapies within psychiatric settings.

Continuing Education Credit and Disclosures

Activity Dates: 04/09/2024 - 04/09/2027
ACPE Contact Hours: 1.25
ACPE Number: 0284-0000-24-025-H01-P (Knowledge)
Nursing Credit Reminder: Note that ACPE credit is accepted for certification renewal.

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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