Online Course - Book
Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple, 5th Edition
Course Description
This course provides an overview of clinical psychopharmacology. Successful medical treatment of emotional and mental disorders depends on two factors: a thorough knowledge of psychotropic medications and an accurate diagnosis. Both issues are address in this course in a practical and concise manner. The course has chapters on depression, bipolar illness, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and miscellaneous disorders (OCD, ADD, aggression and PTSD).
Objective
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to identify: (1) the major clinical features and differential diagnosis for common psychiatric disorders; (2) the target symptoms for each disorder; (3) medical conditions and medications that may cause symptoms that mimic psychiatric disorders; (4) how to choose medications; (5) issues to consider when prescribing medications for treatment; (6) differences and similarities among medications for each disorder; (7) side effects of medications; (8) common treatment errors to avoid; and (9) key points to communicate to patients.
