This advanced practice course provides a comprehensive overview of the major class of medications used to treat psychiatric disorders. Topics include: assessing the need for medication, selection of medication, medical rule-outs, safe and proper monitoring, and beginning/advanced pharmacotherapy options. This program helps advanced practice nurses prepare for prescriptive authority endorsed by state legislation.Individual classes may be attended for a fee of $88 each.

The thirteen class choices are

• Liability and Ethics in Psychopharmacology Prescribing Practices
• Neuropharmacology
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar Disorder
• Anxiety & Panic Disorders
• Eating & Obsessive Compulsive
• Major Depression
• Mood Disorders in Children
  
• Substance Abuse & Dual Diagnosis
  
• Psychotic Depression & Use of ECT
  
• No Class - Marathon Monday
  
• Borderline and Other Personality Disorders
• Geriatric & Mentally Ill Patients
• Medication Management Issues

REGISTRATION

• Register online and pay with credit card
• Download our registration form and pay by check

Cancellation Policy

A full refund (less $50 administrative costs) will be provided if your request is received in writing four weeks prior to the start of the course.  No refunds can be made thereafter.  No shows will receive neither a refund nor transfer credit.