Registration: Anti-Psychotic Medications LV - In Person Training

26

February

6 CEHs
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30pm
Location: UNR Cooperative Extension Southern Area, 8050 Paradise Road, Las Vegas 89123
Presenter: Dr. Sandra Cetl, M.D.

Dr. Cetl will discuss the use of Antipsychotic Drugs across the lifespan focusing on older adults, and will include information on the overuse and misuse of antipsychotic medications. The presentation will include the following subjects: • Review common antipsychotics that are inappropriately prescribed, and reveal the national and local data trends regarding prescribing patterns. • Discuss how to reduce inappropriate prescribing, to include alternatives to antipsychotic medications. • Discuss what parents, family members, and caregivers should know about antipsychotic medications, and how healthcare providers could approach a conversation with family members of an individual being prescribed an antipsychotic medication.

Registration for this training is currently closed..