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Psychopharmacology in Plain English



Does this sound familiar? Your clients are taking multiple psychotropic medications prescribed by different health care professionals. You watch as prescriptions stream in from psychiatrists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and others, and you discover that your clients have no idea who wrote which prescription or why they are even taking the medication. You realize that despite the confusion, you still have a responsibility to know your clients' symptoms and reactions to medications, and to coordinate their care.

Dr. Kenneth Carter shares practical and useful information that you need to advocate for your clients. You will get the latest information on antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, medications for insomnia, and others. You will take a close look at the ethical decisions that accompany their use. You will leave better prepared to communicate with your clients as well as the prescribers, as Dr. Carter instructs you on how the medications work, their benefits, and the side effects and dangerous reactions associated with them.

Do you want to vastly increase your knowledge and ability to communicate with your clients and health care providers? The prescription: Watch this recording!


Details

Product Details
Average Rating:
   7
Faculty:
Kenneth Carter, PhD, ABPP
Duration:
5 Hours 58 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Aug 09, 2018
Product Code:
POS053900
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.

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Continuing Professional Development Certificates
- PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This online program is worth 6.0 hours CPD.

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Kenneth Carter, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at Oxford College of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Carter received his MA and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a postdoctoral master’s degree in clinical psychology from Fairleigh Dickerson University. Dr. Carter has taught clinical psychopharmacology classes at Emory University since 2005 and has presented highly rated psychopharmacology workshops to clinicians throughout the United States since 2010. Dr. Carter has served as senior assistant research scientist in the Epidemic Intelligence Service of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has been a psychotherapist and researcher for more than 20 years during which time he has garnered awards from the National Institutes of Health, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, and the University of Michigan. Dr. Carter has presented at numerous conferences and written several books and articles on introductory psychology, neuropsychology and psychopharmacology.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Kenneth Carter has employment relationships with Positive Impact Health Centers and Oxford College of Emory University. He is a published author and receives royalties. Dr. Carter receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Kenneth Carter is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, the Neuroscience Education Institute, the American Association for the Advancement of Pharmocotherapy, and the American Board of Professional Psychology.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Objectives

  1. Define the proper role of mental health professionals who treat clients receiving both psychotherapeutic medications and psychotherapy.
  2. Explore specific ethical issues and resolutions related to communicating with clients and prescribing professionals about psychotropic medications.
  3. Explain the neurotransmitter systems and neuroanatomy underlying the biological basis for mental disorders and pharmacotherapy.
  4. Describe the major classes of drugs used to treat mental disorders and which mental disorders are appropriately treated with each class of drugs.
  5. Explore psychotropic medication treatment options for clients with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
  6. Analyze the role that half-life plays in the efficacy of insomnia medications prescribed for clients.

Outline

MEDS 101
  • Case study
  • Reasons to be knowledgeable about psychiatric medications
  • Lessons from other disciplines
    • Pharmacy
    • Nursing
  • Ethics guidelines
  • The common questions clients have about their medications
  • Handling differences of opinion between yourself and a prescribing professional
General Overview of the Nervous System
  • Organization of the nervous system
  • Structure of the neuron
  • Communication between neurons
  • How medicines interact with the nervous system
Depression Medications
  • Neurobiology
  • SSRIs and SNRIs
  • Mechanism of action
  • Benefits and adverse reactions
  • Medications in these categories
  • Case study
Anxiety Disorder Medications
  • DSM-5® anxiety categories
  • Deconstructionist approach taken by prescribers
  • Neurobiology
  • SSRIs and Benzodiazepines
  • Mechanism of action
  • Benefits and adverse reactions
  • Medications in these categories
  • Case study
Bipolar Medications
  • Monotherapy
  • Lithium, Anticonvulsants, and 2nd generation antipsychotics
  • Mechanism of action
  • Benefits and adverse reactions
  • Medications in these categories
  • Case study
ADHD Medications
  • Neurobiology
  • Methylphenidate and Amphetamine
  • Mechanism of action
  • Delivery systems
  • Benefits and adverse reactions
  • Medications in these categories
  • Case study
Antipsychotic Medications
  • Psychosis symptoms
  • Neurobiology
  • 1st and 2nd generation
  • Antipsychotics
  • Mechanism of action
  • Benefits and adverse reactions
  • Medications in these categories
  • Case study
Insomnia Medications
  • Causes and treatments for insomnia
  • Medications for insomnia
  • Half-life
  • Benefits and adverse reactions
  • Case study
Limitations of the Research & Potential Risks

Target Audience

Counselors, Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurse Practitioners, Case Managers, Marriage & Family Therapists Addiction Counselors, Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Pharmacists, Other Mental Health Professionals

Reviews

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Overall:      4.4

Total Reviews: 7

Comments

Kara K - MESA, Arizona

"Kenneth Carter was awesome!"

Cheryl H - edmond, Oklahoma

"Thanks, great information!"

Lee N - NASHVILLE, Tennessee

"An extremely well organized, well presented and valuable workshop."

Shamana S - GOLDSBORO, North Carolina

"Awesome delivery and not one glitch--even through my military computer. I appreciate this company, and the fact that military members are educated without personal cost. Thank you so much!"

Dana D - AUSTIN, Texas

"Dr Ken Carter is an excellent teacher and expert in the field. He is obviously committed to quality research and skilled in communicating this info in a tangible way to his audience. Additionally, his materials (power point, website, etc) add distinct value. His style is gracious and respectful (eg: when a person has a question, he 'invites' the person/Q by saying "yes, please") while also maintaining strong leadership over the pace/conversations (and great time management). Thank you!"

Todd H - TIMBERVILLE, Virginia

"Dr. Carter is very well-versed in the information, smooth in his transitions, able to bring new ideas/questions immediately into the presentation--an incredible educator. I've been in other presentations where the presenter has been eaten alive by questions. He has a lively sense of humor--entertaining AND educational makes it edifying! PLUS, he was exactly on with breaks--I don't know how he did that!"

Katherine S - FAIRFAX, Virginia

"Great opportunity to enhance my skill set as a professional, thank you!"

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