Training Description:
This 1-hour online training will provide information on the rationale for psychotropic prescribing in the pediatric population and will review general clinical principles, assessment, stigma as it relates to pediatric psychotropic prescribing, adherence to medications, and a review of specific medication groups targeting disorders and /or symptoms, including a review of side effects.
Training Objectives:
After participating in this training participants will be able to:
- Describe the use of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents
- Discuss the evidence for pharmacotherapy to manage psychopathology in children and adolescents
- Discuss pharmacotherapy in specialized populations such as autism spectrum disorder
Continuing Education Credits:
| Discipline | Approval Statement |
|---|---|
| Licensed Social Worker |
This program has been approved for 1 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program, Authorization Number D93046. |
| Licensed Psychologist |
CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact Berkshire AHEC at hbruno@berkshireahec.org. For questions about CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com. 1 CE Hour(s). |
| MA Licensed Mental Health Counselor |
This program has been approved for 1 Category I MaMHCA hours for re-licensure in accordance with 262 CMR. MEACP Authorization 24-0893. |
| MA Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor | This course has been approved by the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services/LADC Unit for 1 contact hours for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors and Assistants. |
| MA Registered Nurse |
Program meets the requirements for nursing contact hours as specified by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing 244 CMR 5.04. |
| MA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist |
This activity has been certified by NEAFAST on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health & Human Services Professions, for LMFT professional continuing education. Certification PC- 042509. |
Please allow 3-4 weeks for email delivery of any CE Credit certificates from Berkshire AHEC, the CE Credit provider.