Participate in differential diagnosis discussions.
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines when including real life experiences in discussions. Change names and other primary identifiers to protect patient confidentiality.
Various teaching methods will be used during this course that includes but not limited to asynchronous and/or synchronous discussion, an assorted number of media and online resources. Successful completion of this course is contingent upon the student's ability to demonstrate their mastery of this content through the completion of all assignments. Assignments may consist of, but will not be limited to, self-study, quizzes, exams, case studies, case presentations, discussion boards/Blogs, and collaborative projects which include:
Confirmation of understanding of each unit will include multiple methods of examination including but not limited to choice questions, true/false, completion and other question types. A comprehensive midterm and final exam will be given at scheduled times.
Topics
Overview of Psychopharmacology
Neurobiology
Pharmacology
Diagnostic Considerations
Depressive Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Psychotic Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorders
Substance-Related Disorders
Antidepressant Medications
Bipolar Medications
Antianxiety Medications
Antipsychotic Medications
Over-the-Counter Dietary Supplements and Herbal Products
When to Reevaluate
Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacology with pregnancy
Regulations for Writing Prescriptions
Major Clinical / Laboratory Experiences: There are no clinical / Laboratory / Observational experiences associated with this course.
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