Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:
1| Describe how to measure the QTc interval, and how to correct for rate
2| List pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic risk factors for QTc prolongation and torsades de pointes
3| Name which psychiatric medications pose a risk for QTc prolongation and arrythmias

Scott R Beach, MD
Psychiatrist, Massachusetts General Hospital
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Scott R BeachSpeaker No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclosenone
Session date: 
12/16/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am EST
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Room Varies
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
See map: Google Maps
Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 APA American Psychological Association
    Baystate Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Baystate Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • 1.00 ASWB Continuing Education Credit(s)
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
  • 1.00 NBCC

    Baystate Health is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely responsible for all aspects of the program. (ACEP #5684)

Please login or register to take this course.