Course Title:	Psychiatric Medications: Classes of Medication for Child and Adolescent v.2
	Category:	28
	Credits:	1
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	Objectives:	At the completion of this program, participants should be able to: • Identify the different classes of psychiatric medications in detail • Address the role of media in relation to psychiatric medications • Learn how psychiatric medications work in the brain (neurologically) • Learn helpful habits for children and adolescents taking psychiatric medications
	Description:	Because there is a great deal of media coverage, literature, and advertisements regarding psychiatric medications, organizing awareness of specific medication types and their function or functions can prove challenging. This course is intended to enhance your knowledge of common classes of psychiatric medication prescribed to children and adolescents today. In addition, this course will assist you with the recognition of commonly prescribed medications for particular diagnoses. Keywords: Medication, Adolescent, Youth, Child, Psychiatry
		Approval Bodies: Professional Development Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling) NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals National Board for Certified Counselors Florida Board of Nursing Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE) California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Connecticut Certification Board, Inc. Pennsylvania Certification Board Florida Board of Psychology California Board of Registered Nursing California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)