OVERVIEW

Psychopharmacology: Medications for the Mind Summary is organized by CEUfast, Inc. and will be held from Mar 30, 2017 - Apr 12, 2021.

This course is applicable for the following professions:
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Registered Nurse (RN)

Credits:
• 3.00 Contact Hours
• 3.00 Pharmacology Hours

Description:
Medication that affects the mind, like antidepressants and mood stabilizers, are extremely powerful and can also be very dangerous. This course refreshes healthcare professionals on the major categories of psychopharmacology agents and what they are intended to do. Upon completion of this course, users will be able to explain what mood stabilizers are designed to do and explain how psychostimulant medication is used.

Objectives:
• Identify two major categories of psychopharmacology agents
• Describe the effect desired from Mood Stabilizers
• Distinguish how the mechanisms of action vary between antidepressant groups
• Explain two uses of psychostimulant medications
• Detect correct neurotransmitter functions

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.