HSC 542 Psychopharmacology for Counselors

This course provides an introduction to the basic neurobiology of psychopathology and how psychotropic medications treat such conditions. An understanding of the basic classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications will be identified. An emphasis is placed on the role of the counselor as a member of a treatment team who helps facilitate client treatment compliance and monitors the efficacy and side effect manifestations of psychotropic treatment, while helping to integrate that treatment with other nonpharmacological modalities. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours