Psychopharmacology Course

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Basic course of 4 hours free

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Online and lifelong course

What will I learn?

Open up your understanding of psychopharmacology with this full course made for people working in mental health. We go deep into the different types of medicine used for mental health problems, like medicine for anxiety, depression, and psychosis. You'll learn how these medicines work inside the body, how they move around, and what they do to the brain. We'll teach you how to deal with side effects, how to explain things to patients so they understand, and how to make sure you're following the rules and doing what's right. You'll get real-life tips on picking the right medicine, keeping an eye on how it's working, and using it to help people get better. Join us now and become an expert!

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Exchange experiences with specialists from other fields and resolve your professional challenges.

Learning outcomes

Strengthen your development in the practical skills listed below

Know your medicines: Understand medicine for anxiety (anxiolytics), depression (antidepressants), and psychosis (antipsychotics).

Handle side effects: Learn how to teach patients about side effects and deal with them properly.

Understand how medicines work: Get to grips with how medicines move around the body (pharmacokinetics), what they do to the brain (pharmacodynamics), and how they connect with brain cells (receptor interactions).

Use your skills in real life: Be able to figure out what's wrong, pick the right medicine, and change the dose with confidence.

Do things the right way: Understand the laws and rules around prescribing medicine, and how to deal with tricky situations.