Course
Pharmacogenomics and Mental Health
Contact Hours Awarded: 3
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Course Overview
Author: Edith Fomuso
RN, MSN, CCM, DPM
There continues to be a lot of emerging research on how our genes affect the way we respond to medications. This course will be an interesting update for nurses on current trends in research on how genetics impact the effect some psychiatric medications have on those with specific gene variants. Pharmacogenomics seeks to help individualize care to optimize results. Let’s dive in!
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definitions
- History and Background of Pharmacogenomics
- How do our genes impact how we metabolize medications?
- Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders
- Impact of COVID-19
- Current Research
- Non-psychiatric medications linked to gene traits/markers
- Gene variants impacting psychiatric medication treatments
- Upcoming Research
- Future of Pharmacogenomics
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Pharmacogenomics and Mental Health. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Discuss the foundations and importance of pharmacogenomics.
- Explain the significance of individualizing psychiatric care.
- Recognize the genetic impact on medication metabolism.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: August 08, 2027
Course Offering: #238