Psychopharmacology (3 unit)
Course Description
This online course prepares therapists to provide guidance and support to clients whose treatment currently includes or might one day include pharmacotherapy. Participants will learn about:
- the purposes, advantages and limitations of specific medications so they can better educate their clients and interact more credibly and effectively with psychiatrists and prescribing physicians.
- research that highlights the effects of psychotropic medications on various groups including children, the elderly, women and different racial and ethnic populations.
- evaluating the usefulness of various medications in conjunction with other treatment approaches.
After taking this course, participants will have a working knowledge of the different categories of psychotropic medications and will be able to provide an integrated approach for clients whose treatment includes pharmacotherapy.
Please note: Our online courses are self-paced and self-contained. You will have 90 days to complete the online course from the date of registration. Extensions are not permitted. For more information, please read Terms of Use and Technical Requirements.
This course meets the 3-unit Psychopharmacology pre-licensing requirement for MFTs.
Instructor Biography
Giovanna Morelli, LCSW, is a clinical social worker who has specialized in addictions for the past 20 years and currently works with families in crisis. She has developed prevention and early intervention programs for children and adolescents in schools, hospitals, county agencies and non-profit organizations. Giovanna received her training in pharmacology from Johnson Institute and UC San Diego Medical School, and currently teaches psychopharmacology at JFK University, UC Santa Cruz and CSU Hayward.
PLEASE NOTE: Online courses are NOT eligible for refunds or discounts. Participants will have 90 days from the date of registration to complete this course. Extensions are not permitted.
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