Accreditation

Intended Learners

This activity is intended for psychiatric and primary care PAs and other healthcare professionals who seek to improve the care of patients with mental health disorders.

Learning Objectives

Explore key principles of psychopharmacology of medication classes utilized in the management of psychiatric disorders, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and stimulants
Apply evidence-based approaches to enhance patient outcomes in treating psychiatric conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia
Develop and execute effective treatment plans aimed at optimizing care delivery, reducing symptoms, and preventing relapse
Integrate clinical research and innovative tools to improve patient outcomes in the acute and long-term management of mental health disorders

Credit Designation Statements

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Physician Assistants/Associates

Live

HMP Education has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This live activity is designated for AAPA Category 1 Credits. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Nurse Practitioners

Nurse practitioners can often claim AAPA Category 1 CME credit as continuing education with AANPCB and ANCC. Check with your certification/licensing authority to confirm that AAPA credit is acceptable.

Requirements for Credit

To be eligible for documentation of credit for each session attended, learners must participate in the activity and complete the session and overall conference evaluations, as well as post-test(s), if applicable. Participants who complete the evaluation online within 30 days of the conference will receive documentation of credit. Your certificate may not load if you are accessing it from a smartphone or if your browser settings do not allow a new tab/window to open.

To claim credit, log in to Learning Central, using your AAPA username and password, and locate Psych Congress: PA Institute 2026 on your dashboard. If you don’t know your user credentials or are unable to log in, please contact cmetech@aapa.org.

ADA Statement

HMP Education complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity needs accommodation(s), please submit a request to the support team.

Non-Accredited Innovation Theaters

Innovation Theaters are non-accredited presentations. The opinions and recommendations expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of HMP Global. These presentations are not intended or eligible for continuing education (CME/CE) credits. By having your badge scanned or entering the virtual room, you consent to share/receive information with/from the sponsor. Please speak with a meeting representative if you wish to opt out.

Food and beverages are provided by HMP Global. Attendees have paid for their meals as part of their conference registration fee.

Commercial Support

Applications for commercial support from healthcare-related industries are pending. Commercial support will be acknowledged as it is received. 

Contact Us

For immediate assistance, please explore our HMP Education Help Center or chat with our Virtual CE Assistant, which can answer most common questions related to claiming credits and the HMP Education website. If you have a question or grievance that cannot be answered by our Virtual CE assistant or Help Center, please submit a request to the support team. Our accreditation and compliance team will respond to your inquiry within one business day.

Policies

- Disclaimers
  The material presented and related discussions are not intended to be medical advice, and the presentation or discussion of such material is not intended to create and does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Medical advice of any nature should be sought from an individual’s own provider.
  
  The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and are not attributable to HMP Global or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. Clinical judgment must guide each professional in weighing the benefits of treatment against the risk of toxicity. Dosages, indications, and methods of use for products referred to in this activity are not necessarily the same as indicated in the package insert for each product, may reflect the clinical experience of the presenters, and may be derived from the professional literature or other clinical sources. Consult complete prescribing information before administering.
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  Copyright © 2026 by HMP Education. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from HMP Education.

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