Clinical & Ethical Training
Psychopharmacology Course
Build a working understanding of psychopharmacology to better collaborate in interdisciplinary care and support informed conversations about medication.
Overview
About this program
This course gives mental health professionals a practical foundation in psychopharmacology — how common classes of medications work, what to watch for, and how to collaborate effectively with prescribers.
It emphasizes education and ethical scope of practice. The course supports informed collaboration; it does not authorize prescribing or replace medical advice.
What it covers
- Core principles of psychopharmacology
- Major medication classes and their uses
- Side effects, interactions, and red flags
- Collaborating with prescribers and care teams
- Ethics, scope of practice, and client education