Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs. This science has given rise to the practice of “precision medicine,” which combines pharmacology (the study of medication) and genomics (the study of genes and their functions) to help prescribers make more personalized medication choices. These include which medications to prescribe to different individuals and what doses will have the best effects. This presentation integrates concepts of neurobiology and neuropathology with genetics and genomics to produce new models for diagnosis and personalized treatment for depressive disorders. The results of the GUIDED study are presented to highlight the efficacy of this approach. | 1.50 credits (1.25 Pharmacology) | $40

Nurse practitioners are uniquely positioned, but may be inadequately prepared to recognize or respond to a person being victimized by a trafficker. The International Labor Organization estimates there are up to 40.3 million victims of human trafficking worldwide. In the U.S. these forms of exploitation usually encompass sex and labor trafficking. However, globally, this $150 billion industry encompasses additional forms of trafficking include organ trafficking, child soldiering and child marriage. This course is designed to equip NPs and other health care professionals to recognize, educate and appropriately respond to patients who may be victimized by traffickers. | 1.0 credits (0 Pharmacology) | $27.50

Mental health issues among children are skyrocketing with increasing emergency room visits for self-harm and suicidal behaviors as teens are experiencing compounding effects of social isolation, discrimination, stigma, and emotional stressors. This session will explore screening, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health in the pediatric primary care setting. Parameters for mental health services provided in the context of integrated primary care will be explored, including safe conditions for prescribing. | 1.0 credits (0.33 Pharmacology) | $30

It is important for NP's to recognize and address how childhood & adolescent adversity and stressful life events can inform and empower clinical practice for supporting patients in any setting. This presentation aims help improve knowledge and strengthen the therapeutic alliance for NP's & patients for prevention & treatments to mitigate the emergence of psychopathology in adult life-stages | 1.50 credits (0.75 Pharmacology) | $35

Updated diagnostic criteria and disease models for anxiety disorders are reviewed. Neurobiological and epigenetic mechanisms that underlie anxiety symptoms are presented as the basis for therapeutic interventions. Specific attention is given to the formulation of rational, genomically-informed pharmacologic treatment approaches for anxiety disorders. Practical applications for nurse practitioners are presented. | 1.5 credits (1.25 Pharmacology) | $40

This presentation will provide information necessary to improve healthcare professionals’ ability to identify veterans, military service members, and military connected family members in their practices. The presentation will provide an overview of PTSD and other invisible wounds, helpful screening tools, and special considerations when engaging with veterans and military connected family members seeking care, with the goal of increasing capacity for behavioral healthcare for this vulnerable population. | 1.50 credits (0.50 Pharmacology) | $35

This presentation discusses updated diagnostic criteria and psychometric approaches to improve case identification, diagnosis & treatment of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorders. ADHD is redefined in the context of epigenetics and neurobiology, with specific attention to contemporary pharmacological approaches to manage the symptoms. Practical applications for nurse practitioners are presented. | 1.0 credits (0.66 Pharmacology) | $30

The overwhelming majority of psychotropic medications are prescribed in the primary care setting. The presentation reviews a series of case studies from the primary care setting with subtle indicators of the correct diagnosis which will best direct pharmacotherapy. | 1.5 credits (1.5 pharmacology) | $45

Therapeutic humor is an evidence-based tool used as an essential element of caring for self and others. We may feel more connected with others despite potential challenges when we have laughed together. Join this lively interactive session to exercise your funny bones, enjoy an upbeat cardio workout in a chair and enhance whole-person health. You will also gain tools for learning about what types of humor are most helpful, and bringing health-promoting humor into your life and practice setting. | 1.0 credits (0 Pharmacology) | $27.50

This presentation emphasizes pharmacologic management of mood disorders across the mood spectrum. Using case studies from both primary care and the mental health care settings, managing the plan of care is analyzed using mood stabilizer, antipsychotic, and antidepressant therapies to achieve best patient outcomes. Differentiating among medications in the same class as well as utilization of best combination therapies is discussed. | 1.5 credits (1.5 pharmacology) | $45