Course Code: REL-BHC-0-PMCAP
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Explain the unique aspects of treating youth with psychiatric medications.
Recall the different classes of psychiatric medications used to treat youth with psychiatric disorders.
Discuss the uses and side effects of psychiatric medications commonly prescribed for psychiatric disorders in youth.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Should Youth Be Treated With Psychiatric Medications?
Psychiatric Medications and Youth
Treating Youth With Psychiatric Medications
Review
Summary
Section 3: An Overview of Psychiatric Medications for Youth
ADHD Medications
Antidepressant Medications
Antipsychotic Medications
Mood Stabilizer Medications
Anti-Anxiety Medications
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
References
Writer: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Subject Matter Expert: Kelley S. Bitter, RN, PMHNP
Kelley Bitter is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She started her career 20 years ago as a Registered Nurse working in patient at a mental health hospital. Kelley continued her education at the University of Akron and received an advanced degree and Certification as a Nurse Practitioner. She has been working as a nurse practitioner for the last 18 years. Her experience includes working in private practice, community mental health, emergency room, in-patient, and public health. For the last 6 years, Kelley has been working in the telehealth environment helping people with mental health issues in who otherwise could not get care. She believes it is very important for everyone to have access to mental health care.
Kelley has also taught nursing in both undergraduate and graduate programs for 15 years.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.