Psychotherapeutic Medications 2011: What Every Counselor Should Know
Total CE Credit Hours: 4 Course Info URL: https://www.addictioncounselorce.com/courses/101852
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Psychotherapeutic Medications 2011: What Every Counselor Should Know gives many generic and brand name medications for psychotherapeutic assistance. This guide details information about the purpose, usual doses and frequency of use, potential side effects, emergency conditions, and cautions for each medication grouping. Substance use disorders and the medications for proper treatment are also discussed.
This course is based on the reading-based online article, Psychotherapeutic Medications 2011: What Every Counselor Should Know created by Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network in 2011.
Journal/Publisher
SAMHSA
Publication Date
2011
Course Material Author
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, and social workers, who seek knowledge about the purpose, potential side effects and cautionary effects regarding psychotherapeutic medications. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Identify generic and brand names of antipsychotics/neuroleptics, antiparkinsonian, antimanic, antidepressant, antianxiety, stimulant, narcotic/opiod analegesics, and sedative hypnotics medications.
Describe the purpose of substance use disorders treatment medications, and discuss tips for communicating with physicians about clients and medication.
Acknowledge strategies for tobacco users and those who are unwilling to quit.
Availability
This course is available starting Feb 14th, 2012 and expires Dec 31st, 2020
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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.
Material Authors
Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.
Course Creator
Max Schwanekamp – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Commercial support
There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
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