Psychotropic Medications

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to offer a broad overview of the classes of pyschotropic medications commonly used to treat older adults, common side effects for each class, and describe some more serious adverse reactions related to psychotropic medications. At the end of this course students will be able to 1) identify symptoms of severe reactions such as Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome; 2) recognize the difference in the classes of psychotropic medications; and 3) identify a medications as a psychotropic and why. Suggested Audience: Nurses and clinicians ( LCSW, LMFT, LPC, and Psychologists). If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact hthtech@hometownhealthonline.com. Upon completion of this presentation, you should be able to: Identify symptoms of severe reactions such as Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. Recognize the difference in the classes of psychotropic medications. Identify a medication as a psychotropic and why. Learning Outcomes Standard: Based upon current literature review and best practice solutions set forth by NIMH, the Mayo Clinic, NCDI, and medlineplus.gov. Learning Outcome Conditions: UltraGroup does not have any proprietary interest in any product, instrument, device, service, or material discussed during this learning event. The education offered by UltraGroup in this program is compensated by the HRSA Small Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) grant. As an IACET Authorized Provider, HomeTown Health, LLC offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. HomeTown Health, LLC is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program. A full list of approved IACET organizations can be found on www.hthu.net. In order to receive 0.1 CEU credit/ 1 credit hour for this course, you must: Complete course in its entirety. Complete course within 30 days. Pass all assessments with an 80% or better. Complete Online Course Evaluation. Handouts provided in the Digital Library. Definitions for course terms are included in the HTHU GLOSSARY.