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PYB-7100: AdvSem-Clinical Psychopharmacology

This course is designed to provide an in-depth survey of current theory and practice of clinical psychopharmacology. We begin in this course with the principles of pharmacology, which consist of pharmacokinetics (the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of drugs) and pharmacodynamics (drug-receptor interactions). After study of the principles of pharmacology, the class will review individual classes of drugs, including anti-anxiety agents, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and drugs for the treatment of movement disorders and cognitive disorders in the elderly. For each drug class, the basic biology of the disorder and the mechanisms of drug action are discussed, followed by a review of current clinical practice and potential new drugs. Other topics in the drug literature are addressed, including the use of medication with different age groups and the implication of various conditions (e.g. pregnancy) on drug selection. Students will learn when and how to advocate for or against pharmacotherapy, monitor clients’ progress and response to pharmacotherapy (including potentially dangerous side effects), and provide effective, well-informed psychotherapy in the context of medication treatment with a focus on integrative care, when indicated.
Min. Credits: 3.0
Credit Basis: Semester credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ New England
Method(s): Classroom
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Psychology, Counseling and Therapy


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