The Psychopharmacology: General Psychopathology continuing education (CE) course is designed for students wishing to gain an in-depth knowledge of a variety of mental health disorders and the use of psychotropic medication in their treatment. Students will become acquainted with the primary symptoms that encompass several disorders, including, obsessive compulsive disorder, psychotic disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, and substance related disorders. Etiologies and risk factors will be discussed as well as the differential diagnoses that one must be aware of when assessing a client. Finally, students will learn the primary psychotropic medications used in the treatment of these disorders and possible side effects that mental health clinicians must be aware of when working with clients. The course is a total of 2.5 hours
DBN Elite is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. DBN Elite maintains responsibility for the program.
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to…
Psychotherapists and psychologists looking to gain an in-depth knowledge of a variety of mental health disorders and the use of psychotropic medication in their treatment.
The course is a total of 2.5 hours and will be available online on DBN Elite. The course must be completed within 6 months of purchasing it.
The course is pass/fail, no numeric grade will be provided. A passing grade is 75%.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Psychotic Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Substance Related Disorders
Terminology
Etiology, pharmacological treatment,and notes for: alcohol, opiates,hallucinogens, and cannabis
Segment 3: Pre-recorded Q&A Exercise
