Psychopharmacology: Core Concepts for Non-Prescribing Clinicians
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Join Dr. Kenneth Carter, a board-certified clinical psychologist with a master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology, as he explores the most commonly prescribed medications for mental health conditions.
In this workshop, participants will gain current, practical knowledge about medications including antidepressants and anxiolytics. Through a combination of lecture, case studies, you will explore the ethical considerations surrounding medication use and the essential role of non-prescribing clinicians in medication-related conversations.
Dr. Carter addresses the questions mental health professionals encounter most often and offers concrete guidance for navigating everyday clinical challenges, including how to discuss scope of practice with clients and how to strengthen collaboration with prescribers. By the end of the workshop, you will have a clearer understanding of how these medications work, their potential benefits, side effects, and risks, and you will be better prepared to communicate effectively with both clients and prescribers.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Describe the mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and side effect profiles of commonly prescribed psychotropic medications, including antidepressants and anxiolytics.
- Apply ethical principles of scope of practice when clients raise medication-related questions in clinical settings.
- Demonstrate effective communication strategies for conversations with both clients and prescribers about psychiatric medications.
Tuition
- $80 – General Registration
- $60 – Alumni, Field Instructor, FFL, Current Adelphi University School of Social Work Adjunct Fee
- $45 – Veterans Rate/Adelphi University School of Social Work Students
Credentialing Information
To receive approved continuing education credits, participants must attend the entire training or workshop and submit a completed evaluation form.
CEs: 3
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About the Speaker
Kenneth Carter, PhD, ABPP
Dr. Kenneth Carter is a board-certified clinical psychologist and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology at Oxford College of Emory University. He earned his MA and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan and a postdoctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Carter has taught clinical psychopharmacology at Emory since 2005 and has delivered highly rated workshops on psychopharmacology to mental health professionals across the United States since 2010. Earlier in his career, he served as a Senior Research Scientist in the Epidemic Intelligence Service at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is the author of several books including Psychopathology: Understanding Psychological Disorders(Cambridge University Press). A frequent presence in national media, Dr. Carter is known for translating complex psychological and clinical topics into language that is accurate and engaging.
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made seven working days or fewer before the event for any reason—or for no-shows. We can provide credit towards a future workshop up to 24 hours before the event. After that, no credit will be issued.
Accessibility Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Adelphi University require that all events be accessible. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the event host identified on the event webpage; please allow for a reasonable time frame. The event host, when necessary, will collaborate with the Student Access Office.