The Psychopharmacology & Psychological Disorders continuing education 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 mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and bipolar 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 the possible side effects that mental health clinicians must be aware of when working with clients. The course is a total of 2 hours and 45 minutes.
DBN Elite is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. DBN Elite maintains responsibility for the program.
The course is a total of 2 hours and 45 minutes 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, however, a passing grade is 75%.
Depressive Disorders
Characteristics/features of different disorders:
-Etiologies
-Differential diagnoses
-Pharmacological treatment:
-TCAs, MAOIs, SSRIs, SNRIs
-Side effects of previously listed medications
Bipolar Disorders
Characteristics/features of different Disorders
-Etiologies
-Differential diagnoses
-Pharmacological treatment:
-Lithium, Anticonvulsants, Second generation antipsychotics
-Side effects of previously listed medications
Anxiety Disorders
Characteristics/features of different disorders
-Etiologies
-Differential diagnoses
-Pharmacological treatment options for
previously listed disorders:
– MAOIs, SSRIs, SNRIs, benzodiazepines, atypical anti-anxiety medication buspirone, tricyclic and serotonergic antidepressants
-Side effects of previously listed medications
Segment 2: Pre-recorded Q&A Exercise
