OVERVIEW

Neuropsychotropic Drug Therapy 2019 Course is organized by University of Washington Continuing Nursing Education (UWCNE).

Available: 07/08/2019
Expires: 07/08/2022

Accreditation:
Available Credit:
• 5.70 Contact hours
• 5.70 Pharmacology hours at the advanced practice level

Overview:
This online lecture series is designed as a neuropsychotropic pharmacology update at the advanced practice level. Sessions focus on current recommendations and controversies in drug therapy for common neuropsychiatric health concerns. Teaching methods include lecture, discussion and case analysis.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
• Describe the role and optimize the use of medications in PTSD treatment in your setting.
• Recognize the diagnostic criteria for eating disorders, including: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.
• Apply basic understanding of drug-induced movement disorders.
• Recognize migraines quickly in clinic.
• Discuss ketamine pharmacology.