Psychopharmacology for Social Workers
Summary
This course has a clinical focus and practical orientation; therefore, we will examine basic neuropsychopharmacology, neurotransmitter systems, drug metabolism, and the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of psychotropic medications to only a limited degree. Our emphasis will be on primarily on understanding the physiological actions, therapeutic effects, and potential toxicities associated with prescribed pharmacotherapies for major classes of mental disorders affecting youth, adults and older adults.
- Describe physiological actions of medications and differentiate among the types of currently available psychotropic medications.
- Describe the significance of drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics involved with psychotropic medications
- Name the brain areas and neurotransmitters involved and altered by psychiatric illness and medications.
- Identify which medications are clinically indicated for depressive disorders.
- Describe risk vs. benefits of different medications (therapeutic effects, side effects, adverse reactions).
- Identify which medications are clinically indicated for bipolar disorders.
- Identify which medications are clinically indicated for psychotic disorders.
- Describe risk vs. benefits of different medications as it relates to specific case discussions.
- Identify which medications are clinically indicated for anxiety disorders.
- Identify which medications are clinically indicated for attention deficit disorders.
- Identify which medications are clinically indicated for substance use disorders.
- Identify legal issues in psychopharmacology for social workers.
- Describe the complementary and alternative medicine used in psychiatry.
- Identify ethical issues in psychopharmacology for social workers.
- Identify rewards and challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration between social workers and prescribing physicians.
Agenda
| Date | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2020 | 9:00am - 9:30am | Course expections and agenda |
| February 8, 2020 | 9:30am - 10:00am | Introduction to psychopharmacology |
| February 8, 2020 | 10:00am - 10:30am | Overview of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmocodynamics |
| February 8, 2020 | 10:30am - 11:00am | Laboratory studies associated with Psychopharmacology |
| February 8, 2020 | 11:00am - 11:30am | The Brain - review of functions activity |
| February 8, 2020 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Depressive disorders/Antidepressants |
| February 8, 2020 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Group planning for Day 2 presentations |
| February 8, 2020 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Bipolar disorder/Mood stabilizers |
| February 8, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Psychotic Disorders/Antipsychotic |
| February 8, 2020 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Case discussions to reinforce concepts discussed |
| February 15, 2020 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Anxiety/Anti-anxiety medications |
| February 15, 2020 | 10:00am - 11:00am | Attention Deficit Disorders/Treatment options |
| February 15, 2020 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Substance Use Disorders/Medication treatment options |
| February 15, 2020 | 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Ethical and Legal issues in Psychopharmacology |
| February 15, 2020 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
| February 15, 2020 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Class group presentations |
| February 15, 2019 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Interdisciplinary Collaboration |
Instructor
Theadia Carey
face-to-face semester course (mini-course)
Sessions
- 2/8/2020 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- 2/15/2020 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
CE Contact Hours
- 15 regular in-person
Skill Level
Beginner
Location
U-M School of Social Work
1080 S University Ave,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
1080 S University Ave,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
Room: B760
Fees
$265.00
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