Psychotropic Medications

A DEEP DIVE INTO PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS

COURSE HOURS: 2.0

AUDIENCE: Human Services Professionals, Social Workers, Behavioral Health Technicians, Mental Health Therapists

OBJECTIVES: 

• Explore psychotropic medications concerning their function, significance, and challenges in the treatment of mental health
• Recognize the indications, usages, and potential side effects of common categories of psychotropic medications
• Distinguish the importance of medication warnings, focusing on client safety, informed decision-making, and prevention of adverse drug reactions
  
• Identify strategies that enhance medication adherence through shared decision-making, client empowerment, and improved health literacy

COURSE FORMAT: This course is a recorded, asynchronous, self-paced, online interactive training, with no access time limit or due date to complete it once enrolled.  In addition to the record presentation, additional resources and handouts are made available inside the course.

INSTRUCTORS: 

• Erica Falk-Huzar, PsyD, EdS, SAC, MBA, HS-BCP
• Jennifer Fiegel-Newlon, DNP, PMHNP, FNP, APRN

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• How to Enroll
• Refund and Cancellation Policy
• Accessibility Accommodations
• Course Completion Requirements
• System Requirements
• Provider Approval