CE Credit: 4 Hours (0.4 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychology Counseling Social-Work Occupational-Therapy Marriage-and-Family Dietetics-and-Nutrition
Learning Level: Intermediate
Course Abstract:
This program 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
About the Author(s):
John Preston, PsyD, is the author or co-author of a number of books including: Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple, Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists, You Can Beat Depression, and Every Session Counts. He is a licensed psychologist in the state of California; certified by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology; a member of the Editorial Board of Psychopharmacology Update; and a member of the Core Faculty at Alliant International University, Sacramento, California.
James Johnson, MD
Kaiser Medical Center
Department of Psychiatry
South Sacramento, CA Accreditation Statement:
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs and content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and the Office of School Psychology and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635). |