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Keeping up-to-date on pharmacological treatments is essential for mental health professionals in order to provide the best possible care for clients.
But staying abreast on the latest research and drugs is time-consuming and overwhelming...
Join Drs Alan and Peggy Bloom in this all-you-need-to-know course on psychopharmacology to learn:
Specifics of the pharmacological treatment and drugs of choice for depressive, bipolar, schizophrenia spectrum, anxiety, OCD, Sleep-Wake, ADHD and Neurocognitive disorders will be presented. Throughout the day, case studies will solidify the connection between your new psychopharmacology knowledge and your work with your clients.
Register now to obtain the knowledge and confidence to best address the needs of your clients on psychopharmacological drugs.
Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships
All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 6.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals (7.3 MB) | 90 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Alan S. Bloom, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Medical College of Wisconsin where he taught psychopharmacology to medical students and neuroscience graduate students. He earned a joint PhD in psychology and pharmacology and consults regularly with psychiatrists and attorneys in drug abuse and other pharmacology related cases.
Dr. Bloom has conducted extensive research on the impact of drugs of abuse (marijuana, cocaine, etc.) on the brain through use of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). His studies have been funded by the NIH and other national organizations and reported in an extensive number of publications and presentations. Dr. Bloom has served on the NIDA Center grant review panel and is an appointed member of the Controlled Substance Board of the State of Wisconsin.
Dr. Bloom is a strong and experienced presenter providing lively, information-packed seminars. He encourages the active learning of participants through application of the material in case studies and problem-based learning. In 1997 he was elected to membership in the Medical College of Wisconsin Society of Teaching Scholars.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Alan Bloom receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. Dr. Bloom has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Alan Bloom is the Vice Chair of the State of Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board.
Margaret (Peggy) L. Bloom, PhD, Professor Emerita, Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a licensed psychologist and NCC certified counselor. Dr. Bloom is nationally recognized for her knowledge and expertise in assessment, DSM diagnosis, and counselor education. She is past chair and member of the board of directors of the Center for Credentialing & Education (NBCC), an elected fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and past president of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). Beginning her career as a psychiatric nurse and earning graduate degrees in nursing, counseling and a PhD in counseling psychology, Peggy brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to each seminar. She has published numerous journal articles and presented professional education seminars across the world on assessment, diagnosis and counselor education.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Margaret Bloom is a partner in Psycho-Pharm-Legal Consultants and has an employment relationship with Marquette University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Margaret Bloom serves as a guest reviewer for The Clinical Supervisor and as a chair in the peer evaluations corps, Higher Learning Commission. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.
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