Basic Pharmacology in Mental Health and Substance Use Online Course

Course Sessions Begin: January 21, 2008

Approved for CACCF CEC hours

This seven-week course focuses on the basic pharmacology of mental health problems and substance use. It is for front-line workers, care providers, case managers and clinicians working in mental health and substance use programs. Topic areas covered include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, how neurotransmitters work, and the effects of psychiatric medications and substance use on the brain.

At the end of this course, you will be able to

• identify basic neurobiological mechanisms
• identify the relationship between medication management and psychiatric disorders
• describe the four basic concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
• describe the mechanisms of drug action in the brain
• describe the management of common medication side-effects
• describe three pharmacological approaches to treating substance use problems.

Faculty

• Caroline Warnock, B.Sc.Phm., R.Ph., P.G.Cert., Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, CAMH

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