Course Code: REL-BHC-0-OCAP
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recall the different categories, uses, and side effects of psychotropic medications commonly prescribed for psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.
Indicate at least three ways you can effectively support children and adolescents who are prescribed medications for a behavioral health condition.
Identify best practices for collaborating with prescribing providers.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Antidepressants
Meet Jenny
Overview of Antidepressants
Overview of the SSRIs
Other Antidepressants
Review
Summary
Section 3: ADHD Medications
Stimulants
Other Medications for ADHD
Review
Summary
Section 4: Antipsychotics and Mood Stabilizers
Overview of Antipsychotics
Recent Atypical Antipsychotic Medications
Overview of Mood Stabilizers
Specific Information about Each Mood Stabilizer
Review
Summary
Section 5: Other Medications
Medications for Anxiety
Medications for Tics
Medications for Sleep Difficulties
Review
Summary
Section 6: Behavioral Health Professional's Role in Medication Management
The Importance of a Collaborative Approach
Barriers to Medication Adherence
How to Help Clients Achieve or Maintain Adherence
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Ujjwal Ramtekkar, MD, MPE, MBA
Dr. Ramtekkar is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and distinguished fellow of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). Dr. Ramtekkar has published several articles and book chapters on several topics in psychiatry including ADHD, autism, psychopharmacology, epidemiology, substance use, telepsychiatry and sleep disorders. He has also served as reviewer and editorial board member for several scientific journals.
Writer: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT
Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over fifteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Beginner level Social Workers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.