On-Demand
AAGP Certificate Program in Geriatric Mental Health
Pharmacogenetics, Drug Interactions and Genetic Testing
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Pharmacogenetics, Drug Interactions and Genetic Testing
1.0 On-Demand
Intermediate
$500
Pricing
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Description
The goal is to enhance knowledge of aging and mental health, as well as improve clinical competence among general psychiatrists, geriatricians, advanced practice providers, social workers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and other professionals who care for the mental health needs of older adults.
Educational Goal
To enhance understanding of pharmacogenetics, drug interactions, and genetic testing in the context of aging and mental health, and to improve clinical competence among general psychiatrists, geriatricians, advanced practice providers, social workers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and other professionals who care for the mental health needs of older adults.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Explain the rationale and evidence for sing PGx-guided prescribing
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Identify care situations where PGx testing could be useful
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Describe key considerations for using PGx-guided prescribing in practice
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Navigate PGx resources and apply them in clinical scenarios
Presenters
Chad Bousman, MPH, PhD is a Professor of Medical Genetics at the University of Calgary. His research program aims to discover, develop, and implement genomic-based tools with the utility to guide clinical decision-making and improve mental health outcomes across the lifespan. His primary focus is on optimizing the selection and dosing of drug therapies used to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and schizophrenia.
Financially Sponsored By
- American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)