PY656 Psychopharmacology (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): PY606 , PY608 
This course provides a comprehensive survey of the basic psychiatric conditions for which psychoactive medication represents an appropriate intervention strategy. It is intended to be an introduction to the field and is designed to provide a working knowledge base to enable students to more competently address the experiences of their clients taking prescribed psychiatric medications.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Understand the organization of the central nervous system, the major structures of the brain, and the neurotransmitters and their receptors.
2. Understand the different classifications of psychotropic medications.
3. Differentiate between medications and their application to diagnostic groups.