H S 094B - Care Provider Training: Psychotropic Medications - Units 1

Prerequisites: None; exempt from assessment testing.

This course is designed to teach basic medical vocabulary and increase understanding of the psychotropic medications administered to the mental patient. The effects of these medications on modifying psychotic activity and behavior are examined. Selected topics include: major classifications of psychotropic medications, administration of medications, toxic reactions, medication non-compliance, benefits and side effects of such medications. Units earned in this course do not count toward an associate degree.