This 2 module professional development course incorporates cases, examples, concepts, and evidence assessment for high-quality patient care with lithium. Learners will explore the evidence for prescribing lithium for mood disorders while the course provides detailed training in providing high-quality patient care and symptom management across the lifespan. You will be able to navigate the process of providing care as a whole and your role in providing high-quality, patient-centred lithium treatment for mood stabilization, depression, and beyond.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify mood disorders and their common treatment options.
- Discuss the mechanisms of action for lithium in treating mood disorders.
- Evaluate evidence and practice guidelines for paths to improving clinical practice.
- Identify good candidates for lithium use.
- Prescribe lithium optimally to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life.
- Effectively monitor lithium treatment.
- Assess contraindications and side effects for effective management.
Developed by an expert panel of psychiatrists and scholars from Queen’s University, Health Sciences, as well as Kingston Health Sciences Centre.
Content Experts:
Dr. Fabiano A. Gomes, MD, MSc, PhD
Dr. Elisa Brietzke, MD, PhD
Supported by:
Natalie Palma, BComm
Dr. Amanda Pecly, MD
Reviewed by:
Dr. Roumen Milev, MD, PhD, FRCPC, DFCPA, DFAPA
Royal College Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Physician Assistants.
$125 CAD per learner for one year of access
This course fee is non-refundable
