Aselton, PamelaZolfonoon, GianCarlo2024-04-262024-04-262021-0510.7275/22373185https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14394/37987Background: More support and education are required among mental health providers and clinicians regarding the use of genetic testing and pharmacogenomics as a means to help support psychopharmacology. Although testing for pharmacogenetics is still fairly new more information is needed by clinicians in order for it to be applied to practice. Methods: This quality improvement project took place at a psychiatric outpatient clinic included providers, nurses and caseworkers. After an educational intervention of podcast/videos and handouts were sent to participants a pre and post-test was administered to assess their knowledge of genetic testing. Participants were also given a questionnaire to assess any willingness to change and the potential for setting up genetic testing at the site in the future. Results: Out of 26 staff a total of 12 participated in the educational intervention and knowledge quizzes and questionnaire. The average test score increased from the pre to post-test score and the questionnaire responses showed positive trends as well. Conclusion: Staff are willing to engage with new tools, such as pharmacogenomics when engaged with educational tools and properly supported and monitored afterwards. Keywords: pharmacogenomics, genetic testing, CYP450, psychopharmacology, predictive testing, drug, metabolismAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 Unportedhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/NursingCapstone Project (Campus Only)