Holistic Support and Non-Psychiatric Medications (4 Clock Hours)
Tracking # 20-1380233
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Delivering comprehensive education on the intersection of physical healthcare and counseling, this four-credit-hour course explores how non-psychiatric medications impact mental health. The West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling encourages practitioners to understand the implications of common prescriptions, such as Cialis for erectile dysfunction, which Hart and Ksir (2022) identify as crucial for evaluating systemic and individual therapy dynamics. By examining how these medical treatments alter psychological states, counselors can better coordinate holistic care with prescribing physicians. Recognizing the profound ways that biological factors and their treatments influence cognition, a concept the American Psychiatric Association (2013) heavily emphasizes in its diagnostic frameworks, allows clinical staff to provide accurate assessments and targeted referrals.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Disclosure statements
Presenter Qualifications
Dr. Brian Paulson, Ph.D., LMHC, LMFT, ACS, MCAP, CGAC is the developer and director of this course. All content falls within his scope of expertise, education, and experience.
Financial Disclosure
Dr. Paulson and Dr. Brian Paulson Professional Counseling LLC have a direct financial interest in this course; a fee is charged to cover development, administration, and certification costs. No third-party, pharmaceutical, or commercial sponsorship was received. Content is free of commercial bias.
Objectivity & Off-Label Use
Content is presented in a balanced, scientifically informed manner without personal or professional bias. No commercial products, devices, or off-label medication use are discussed or recommended.
Confidentiality
All case examples and clinical scenarios are hypothetical or sufficiently altered composites. No identifiable Protected Health Information (PHI) is disclosed.
Completion Policy
This is a self-paced, online home study course. Credit is awarded upon successful completion of the post-test.
WVBEC Home-Study Disclaimer
WVBEC limits home-study continuing education to a maximum of 20 hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Licensees are responsible for tracking their own hours to ensure they do not exceed this cap.