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This training will deep dive into assessment and practice of crisis and suicide for individuals experiencing psychosis as well as an overview of the current psychopharmacological treatments regarding symptoms, co-occurring substance use and social determinants of health. We are excited to offer this training in three different locations, offering more opportunities to join us in person!

5/13/2024 in Philadelphia at the Convene Commerce Square, Sullivan Hub, 2001 Market Street, Sullivan Hub, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Parking and direction information. REGISTER HERE

6/7/2024 Pittsburgh, PA at The Westin, Pittsburgh, Westmoreland Room, 1000 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222.  REGISTER HERE.

• Paid valet service available – accessible via the hotel driveway. Attendees can enter into the function space from the valet parking garage elevators. There are other local parking options (street or other garages) if preferred.

Workshop Learning Objectives:

• Recognize and be able to screen for early signs and symptoms of psychosis
• Describe how to connect to local specialized treatment resources for individuals experiencing early psychosis
• Discuss the difference between suicide assessment and screening
• Identify and develop a plan to implement crisis de-escalation technique
• Recognize possible side effects to treatment that may be medication related

TRAINING AGENDA:

8:00-9:00am ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN

9:00-10:15am Early Psychosis in Adolescents and Young Adults: Identification and Screening with Monica E. Calkins, PhD

10:30-11:45am Psychopharmacology for Non-Prescribers: The Role of Medications in Early Psychosis Treatment with Christian Kohler, MD

11:45am-12:45pm LUNCH & NETWORKING (lunch and light refreshments will be provided)

12:45pm – 2:00pm Crisis and Suicide: Assessment, De-escalation and Referral in Early Psychosis with Christian Kohler, MD

2:15pm – 3:30pm Early Psychosis in Adolescents and Young Adults: Referral for Care with Monica E. Calkins, PhD

Visit our training brochure to explore session details

Accreditation and Credit Designation:

In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This program provides 5.0 NCPD hours.

Pharmacists: This Knowledge-Based (K) activity is approved for 5.0 ACPE contact hours of Continuing pharmacy education credit JA0000324-0000-24-032-L04-P

Physician Assistants: Penn Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Psychologists: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. This activity awards 5.0 credits for Psychologists.

For information or questions regarding speaker financial relationships, special needs requests, or nondiscrimination statement, please contact event administrator, Crystal Vatza, at crystal.vatza@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

• Th 5/2, 10-11:30AM Modifying Therapeutic Approaches for Child and Adolescents with Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) REGISTER HERE.

MORE INFO & REGISTRATION LINKS FOR FUTURE SESSIONS COMING SOON!

Accreditation and Credit Designation:

In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This program provides 5.0 NCPD hours.

Pharmacists: This Knowledge-Based (K) activity is approved for 5.0 ACPE contact hours of Continuing pharmacy education credit JA0000324-0000-24-032-L04-P

Physician Assistants: Penn Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Psychologists: Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. This activity awards 5.0 credits for Psychologists.

For information or questions regarding speaker financial relationships, special needs requests, or nondiscrimination statement, please contact event administrator, Crystal Vatza, at crystal.vatza@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.