Available Until 11/3/2024

Mental Health Support Certificate

Release Date:  November 3, 2021
Expiration Date: November 3, 2024
Activity Type: Application-based and Knowledge-based
CE Credit Hour(s): 20.5 contact hours

Overview 

This self-guided, online program will provide 20.5 hours of ACPE continuing education for pharmacists, incorporating recorded presentations and case studies. 

The 8 modules are designed to enhance the skills and resources for improving pharmacists’ capacity to screen and identify mental health concerns before they escalate. This includes education on mental health care, suicide screening and prevention strategies, and management of difficult situations with tactics to effectively handle disruptive behavior.

Professional Certificate Requirement 

Once a learner has completed the educational curriculum, they will have the opportunity to complete an online 60 question comprehensive exam. Once the learner completes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate; unlimited attempts permitted), they will earn the professional certificate.

Learning Module

ACPE #

Credit Hours

Introduction to Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

0204-0000-21-790-H04-P

1.75

Mental Health in Primary Care

0204-0000-21-791-H01-P

3.5

Substance Use in Primary Care, Part 1

0204-0000-21-792-H01-P

1.5

Substance Use in Primary Care, Part 2

0204-0000-21-793-H01-P

4.0

Psychotropic Medication Monitoring and Safety

0204-0000-21-794-H04-P

2.5

Suicide Screening and Assessment

0204-0000-21-795-H04-P

3.75

Strategies to Reduce Suicide Risk

0204-0000-21-796-H04-P

2.0

Pharmacist Integration of Mental Health Disorders and Suicide Prevention Across Practice Settings

0204-0000-21-797-H04-P

1.5