Psychopharmacology for Mental and Emotional Disorders (6 Contact Hours)

Delivering a comprehensive review of common psychotropic medications, this six-credit-hour course equips practitioners with essential knowledge to treat anxiety, depression, and other prevalent conditions. The West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling specifically encourages counselors to understand psychopharmacology, a clinical competency that Hart and Ksir (2022) identify as crucial for evaluating the medical implications of psychological disability, to ensure clients receive holistic support. By exploring how these medications influence the central nervous system and specific neurotransmitter pathways, counselors can better coordinate comprehensive care. Recognizing the profound ways that biological factors impact cognition allows clinical staff, guided by the diagnostic frameworks of the American Psychiatric Association (2013) throughout the evaluation process, to provide accurate assessments and targeted referrals. Upon successful completion of the post-test, hours are reported directly to CE Broker. Licensed in Arizona? Take the Arizona version of this course, which is posted on CE Broker for the Arizona Board.

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