MFC 547 - Psychopharmacology

Credits: 3

The course is designed to introduce the student to the Psychopharmacological management of mental disorders. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the non-medical therapist as a member of the health care team in the assessment, referral and management of clients being treated with Psychotropic medication. The course will cover the history of Psychopharmacology, basic nervous system functioning and biochemical theories of mental disorders and will familiarize students with the various classes of Psychoactive medications used to treat major mental disorders. In addition, the course will address the use of Psychotropic medication across the lifespan and within the context of gender, race, culture and ethnic identity. MFC 520 or equivalent is a prerequisite for this course.

Prerequisites: MFC 520