CE Credit: 4 Hours (0.4 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Dietitians
Learning Level: Intermediate

Course Abstract:
This 4-hour mail order continuing education course includes an overview of clinical psychopharmacology written in an engaging and concise format. Focuses on general principles of psychopharmacology and key features of depression, anxiety disorders, disorders of extreme stress, disorders of control, and psychosis. MedMaster | 2009 (6th edition) | 80 pages | 15 posttest questions | Course #40-18

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify an antidepressant that is likely to result in side-effect related discontinuation
2. Name a medication that is effective in treating dysphoric mania
3. Name an antipsychotic medication with a low incidence of tardive dyskinesia
4. Identify the class of antidepressants that are most effective in treating OCD

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CE Information:

• “Excellent review of use of psychotropic medications – the textbook is clear, organized, and well-written, making it an excellent handbook for practitioners.” – J.B. {Counselor}
• “Enjoyed this book. Lots of succinct info for a psychologist. Also helped me diagnosis a “mystery patient” in my practice. Thanks.” – S.D. {Psychologist}
• “I found the book hard to follow at times. For example, I would have liked a section that detailed SSRI’s and MAO Inhibitors more clearly.” – D.W. {Psychologist}
• “This was my first attempt at getting CEU’s without attending a class. I liked having the book, studying, then taking the course. I’ll do it again next year.” – J.B. {Counselor}
• “Charts were not helpful and somewhat misleading. Better definition of terms would be helpful.” – H.B. {Psychologist}
• “To me this subject has always been difficult, because it has so many angles. Here, I don’t agree has been made that ridiculously easy but effectively designed. Thank you.” – S.B. {Social Worker}