EDC 254

Counseling and Psychotropic Medicine

Provides an introduction to psychopharmacology; the biological bases of behavior; basic classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications; and effective approaches to collaborating with clients, their families and other professionals so that appropriate referrals can be made for medication evaluations and so that the side effects of those medications can be identified. Meets the BBS licensure requirements for Professional Clinical Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists.

Units: 3.0