Courses Offered

Through lecture, videos and discussion this course presents general classification information, indications for use, mechanisms of action, side effects, and precautions when administering these medications:

• antipsychotics
• antidepressants
• stimulants
• new medications
• sedative/hypnotics
• mood stabilizers
• antianxiety medications

245D Regulations covering psychotropic medication use and monitoring are nondescript and it is often left to the prescriber to determine your role in monitoring these medications. Whether you are a provider looking to simplify and clarify your psychotropic medication responsibilities, or you are a provider who has never done psychotropic medication monitoring before, this class will be helpful to you!

As you determine what your organization’s policies and procedures will be for psychotropic medication monitoring, this workshop gives you the opportunity to learn from the experts, discuss options, and identify the unintended consequences of not using best practices.

Not sure if you need training? Here are some questions covered in the course:

• What happens if psychotropic medication use is not monitored adequately?
• What are the 6 essential components of psychotropic medication use and monitoring?
• What are the 5 indicators that your organization needs to take an active role in psychotropic medication monitoring?
• What is the BIRF and when do we need to do it?
• How do mental health providers monitor psychotropic medication for effectiveness and side effects?

This class is recommended for: administrators, site managers, program directors, nurses, and social workers.