Pharmacogenomics and Mental Health

Contact Hours: 3

Author(s):

Edith Fomuso RN, MSN, CCM, DPM

Course Overview

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

  1. Introduction
  2. Definitions
  3. History and Background of Pharmacogenomics
  4. How do our genes impact how we metabolize medications?
  5. Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders
  6. Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
  7. Current Research
  8. Upcoming Research
  9. Future of Pharmacogenomics
  10. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Discuss the foundations and importance of pharmacogenomics.
  2. Explain the significance of individualizing psychiatric care.
  3. Recognize the genetic impact on medication metabolism.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • 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)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

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.

It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

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.