About this Course
Pharmacists possess the training and skills necessary to administer certain long-acting injectable (LAI) medications used in the management of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Through collaborative practice agreements, pharmacists can administer Long Acting Injectables in almost every state. In some states, including the state of Connecticut, this occurs via collaborative agreements, and necessary injection and disease state training. Administration of these medications by pharmacists can increase accessibility of care for patients.
UConn has developed web-based continuing pharmacy education activity to enhance pharmacists’ skills and help them make sound clinical decisions about long acting injectables administration. This course includes eight hours of CPE (or eight hours of credit), required by the State of Connecticut. Successful completion of these eight hours (with four activities consisting of three hours online pre-requisite work and five hours of LIVE CE) will earn the pharmacist a Certificate in Long-Acting Injectables of Psychotropic Medication.
The three activities below are available separately for $17/hour each, or as pre-requisites for the entire Long-Acting Injectable Psychotropic Medication Pharmacist Certificate Training Program at $299 which includes both the prerequisites and the full day of LIVE training.
Target Audience
Pharmacists who are interested in administering long acting injectable psychotropic medications to their patients.
This activity is NOT accredited for technicians.
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
At the end of this application-based continuing education activity, the learner will be able to:
| Compare and contrast among different long-acting injectable (LAI) medications currently available for the
treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and substance use disorders including: · Dosing · Generic and brand names · Adverse effects · Administration schedule · Overlap with oral medications · FDA-approved indications |
Release Date
Released: 11/15/2023
Expires: 11/15/2026
Course Fee
$17
ACPE UAN
0009-0000-23-052-H01-P
Accreditation Hours
1.0 hours of CE
Session Code
23LA52-WXT36
Bundle Options
If desired, pharmacists can register for the entire Long-Acting Injectable Psychotropic Medication Pharmacist Certificate Training Program
or for the individual activities. The Certificate consists of three activities in our online selection, and a 5 hour LIVE activity.
You may register for individual topics at $17/CE Credit Hour, or for the Entire LAIA Certificate at $299.00 which includes 5 hours of LIVE CE and the 3 online pre-requisites listed below.
You must register for ALL 4 activities to receive the bundled pricing of $299.00
Accreditation Statement
The University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Statements of credit 1.0 hours (or 0.1 CEUS) for the online activity ACPE #0009-0000-23-052-H01-P will be awarded when the post test and evaluation have been completed and passed with a 70% or better. Your CE credits will be uploaded to your CPE monitor profile within 2 weeks of completion of the program.
Grant Funding
There is no grant funding for this activity.
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive CE Credit go to Blue Button labeled "take Test/Evaluation" at the top of the page.
Type in your NABP ID, DOB and the session code for the activity. You were sent the session code in your confirmation email.
Faculty
Kristin Waters, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP,
Assistant Clinical Professor
UConn School of Pharmacy
Storrs, CT
Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines, The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy requires that faculty disclose any relationship that the faculty may have with commercial entities whose products or services may be mentioned in the activity.
Dr. Waters is a consultant with Janssen Pharmaceuticals. She will discuss all drugs without bias. All financial interests with ineligible companies (as noted) have been mitigated.
Disclaimer
This activity may contain discussion of off label/unapproved use of drugs. The content and views presented in this educational program are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent those of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Program Content
Program Handouts
Post Test Evaluation
View Questions for Long-Acting Injectable Medication Products
Additional Courses Available for Long Acting Injectable Training
Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: Background - 1 hour
Guideline-Driven Treatment for Mental Illnesses and Substance Abuse Disorders– 1 hour