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Understanding Psychotropic Medications Training

Tracking # 20-1334947

$15.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Psychiatric conditions for which psychotropic medications are prescribed
  2. Common side effects associated with psychotropic medications
  3. Principles of safe medication administration
  4. How psychotropic medications fit into broader treatment plans
  5. Ethical aspects of prescribing psychotropic medications
  6. The importance of cultural factors in the prescription of psychotropic medications
  7. Identifying emergencies related to psychotropic medication use
  8. Latest research findings in the field of psychopharmacology
  9. The importance of collaboration among healthcare providers in the management of patients prescribed psychotropic medications.

Course overview

The following Understanding Psychotropic Medications Training educates healthcare providers (HCP) on the different types of psychotropic medications. Medications can play an important role in treating mental disorders and conditions. They are also frequently used in conjunction with other treatments, including psychotherapy and brain stimulation therapy. Additionally, medications can affect people in different ways, and it may take several tries to find the medication that works best with the fewest side effects. Its also important to work with a healthcare provider or a mental health professional to develop a treatment plan that meets your individual needs and medical situation.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Bahamas Medical Council

Medical Practitioner

1.5h Continuing Medical Education

Specialty Medical Practitioner

1.5h Continuing Medical Education

Florida Board of Medicine

Anesthesiologist Assistant

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Faculty Certificate

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited License

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Cleveland Clinic

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Mayo Clinic

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Health Certificate

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Psychiatry

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Visiting Faculty Certificate

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Osteopath Limited License

1.5h General

Osteopathic Area Critical Need

1.5h General

Osteopathic Physician

1.5h General

Florida Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Physician Assistant Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

1.5h General (AMA Category I)

Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1.5h Physician Assistant General CME

Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physicians & Telemedicine

Institutional Physician

1.5h General CME

Physician

1.5h General CME

Telemedicine

1.5h General CME

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons

Physician & Surgeon

1.5h Category I CME

Physician and Surgeon Compact License

1.5h Category I CME

Michigan Board of Medicine

Medical Doctor

1.5h Category 1 Hours

Medical Doctor Compact License

1.5h Category 1 Hours

Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery

Osteopathic Physician

1.5h Category 1 Hours

Osteopathic Physician Compact License

1.5h Category 1 Hours

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Doctor of Osteopathy

1.5h AMA Category I

Medical Doctor

1.5h AMA Category I

Physician Assistant

1.5h AMA Category I

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Physician

1.5h Category 1 Hours

New Mexico Medical Board

Doctor of Osteopathy

1.5h General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1

Medical Doctor

1.5h General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors

Medical Doctor

1.5h Category I CME

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

1.5h Category I CME

South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Doctor of Osteopathy

1.5h General Practice

Medical Doctor

1.5h General Practice

State Medical Board of Ohio

Doctor of Medicine

1.5h AMA Category I

Doctor of Medicine Compact

1.5h AMA Category I

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

1.5h AMA Category I

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Compact

1.5h AMA Category I

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Medical Doctor

1.5h AMA Category I CME

Texas Medical Board - Physicians

Physician

1.5h Formal Category 1 or 1A Hours

Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Physician

1.5h Category I CME

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