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Perry W. Buffington – 2018 Psychopharmacology Intensive
With the number of prescriptions written yearly on the rise, it’s more critical than ever for mental health professionals to understand how psychotropic medications work, where in the body they work, and why they do (or don’t) improve your clients’ therapeutic outcomes.
Do you feel confident that your role as patient advocate and protector will allow you to effectively address medication assisted treatment in your overall care plan.
Based on more than 20 years of experience in medical practice-Consulting field expert instructor Perry BuffingtonDr. Michael S. Sullivan, M.S., will help you understand the latest trends and advances in medication management and psychotherapy. ADHD, anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders, substance misuse and other conditions.
Together, you’ll explore medical drug emergencies, how nutrition and herbal supplements impact medication effectiveness, and the psychopharmacological ethics You need to be able to protect your clients. You’ll also learn These guidelines are for clients with chronic pain, pregnant or nursing women, and geriatrics..
This online course is designed for psychologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors.-By-Step through the science and art of psychopharmacology in an easy-to-understand manner-threatening, non-It is a complicated process.
Don’t wait to get the knowledge What you should know to answer your clients’ questions, manage side effects, understand medication reactions and improve your treatment outcomes.
Get the Up-To-You will need the most current medication information to improve your treatment results.
Dr. Perry Buffington You will be able to see the most recent developments in psychopharmacology as well as current trends in medication management. This course will provide a review of medication basics and also provide an overview of the most important medications. Learn how to collaborate effectively with prescribing physicians by looking at case examples and discussing medication controversies.
Dr. Buffington’s years of work in mental health combined with his engaging presentation style, make this complex topic understandable, applicable and useful. With an emphasis on the experience and safety of the client, you’ll Get the step-By-You will need step-by-step guidance in order to safely and confidently help your clients who are taking medication.
Module One: Dr. Buffington This course will provide a foundational knowledge in psychopharmacology.-Providers of prescriptions need to be aware.
Together, you’ll review the many options your clients have for both medication and/or psychotherapy. You’ll also start We will explore how and where drugs work in the body, as well as why they work. (or don’t work!). This module will equip you with the skills necessary to master the foundational skills. better protect your patients Use medication.
Foundational Knowledge
- Psychopharmacology: The 9 Rules
- Drug metabolism concepts: pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics
- Mechanism of action of today’s psychotropic medications: How, where and why medications work
- Placebo & nocebo
- Understanding the receptors and how to prescribe based their actions
Masking: Psychological problems disguise medical disorders
- Differential disorders & diagnostic workup
- Top 10 life-threatening side effects
Depression Disorders
- The terminal button & neuronal health
- Cortisol and biogenic amine are down-regulation, & neurotropic hypotheses
- Drug combinations and treatment resistant depression
In this session, you’ll take a deep dive into the neurochemistry And Specialized disorders: Medication management strategies.
Dr. Buffington will also Learn about side effectsSo you know where to look for unusual side effects and how to avoid them. Reduce their impact Your clients will be able to achieve the best results possible from their medication treatment plan.
Psychotic Disorders/Schizophrenia
- Extrapyramidal symptoms, TD
- Why hyperprolactinemia is important to understand
- Multiple disorders can be treated with atypical antipsychotics
- Psychotic disorders and pregnancies
- Movement disorders: Tardive Dyskinesias, Dystonias, Akathisia, EPS
Sleep Disorders
- Neurotransmitters and REM sleep
- Hypnotics/Sedatives
- FDA-There are approved treatments for insomnia
Bipolar Disorders
- Mood stabilizers & lithium
- Anti-convulsants & neuromodulators
Eating disorders
- “Stacker Diet Pills”
- Diuretics and laxatives
- Treatment outcomes and the impact of medication
Anxiety, OCD or Trauma Related Disorders
- Physiological interventions
- Non-Pharmacologic options
- Benzodiazepines: Risks and Benefits
Nutritional Psychopharmacology
- Monoaminergic rich foods
- Rich in acetylcholinergic foods
- Anti-Inflammatory foods
In the final module, you’ll learn how to You should be aware of the special medication considerations that are applicable to certain populations. You’ll also learn to You can tell the difference between chronic and acute pain And the Ethical issues surrounding clinical psychopharmacology.
You’ll leave this module confident in your ability to effectively address medication assisted treatments into your overall care plan with an understanding of your role as both the patient advocate and protector.
Attentional Disorder
- Differential diagnosis
- Treatment controversies
- ADHD and Substance abuse
- Non vs. stimulant-Stimulant options
Substance Abuse Disorders
- Negative reinforcement & creation of habits
- PCP, MDMA (ecstasy) & ketamine
- Energy vs. Chill Drinks
- More-The-counter & herbal psychopharmacology
How to treat client pain
- Acute vs. Chronic pain
- Alternatives to Psychopharmacology
- What is more important: depression or pain?
- Co-morbid pain alternatives
Special Populations
- Specialized guidelines for geriatric patients
- Treatments for dementia
- Pregnancy guidelines
- Genetic polymorphisms – Slow vs. Rapid Metabolizers
Ethics Psychopharmacology
- High-risk pharmacology & psychopharmacology
- Discount-Use of medications on the label
- Prescriptions for children
- Marketing of mental illness
- Informed vs. uninformed consent
- Patient & third party pressures
- Ethics in the context of medical errors
This book is practical and unique. It will help you gain a thorough understanding of the mechanism of action, clinical applications and common adverse effects and risk of the most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. You’ll get the psychopharmacology guidance you need in practical, clinically relevant language that will move you through the maze of mental health medications and help you identify ways to use your expanded knowledge to improve client outcomes.
Co| Co-Occurring Disorders: Integration Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use, Mental Disorders
Co-Occurring disorders is a guide to practical assessment and effective treatment approaches for working with any number of co-occurring disorders. This step-By-This step-by-step approach is illustrated through various case studies and gives you the tools to track your clinical results. This is an essential step.-Have resource for both rubber-Meetings-The-Road clinicians who want effective strategies and clear directions for recovery and treatment. Administrators who make interventions at the system-level with consideration to reimbursement and regulatory requirements. A comprehensive state report is also included.-By-state Guide to Mental Health Substance Abuse Agencies and Prescription Monitoring Programms
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Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Students 160
- Assessments Yes
