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Managing Medications
Robert Althoff, MD, PhD
March 14, 2024
Session 3: 9:30-10:30 AM ED
This program will examine commonly prescribed medications for children, their potential side effects and how to manage them in the classroom/school setting.
Please click on link to access Zoom: https://partners.zoom.us/j/89719795026
Most educators do not have a comprehensive understanding of the indications, mechanisms, and side effects of psychiatric medications commonly prescribed to youth, despite being critical partners to the health care provider in the monitoring of these medications Consequently, they may be less able to provide a comprehensive description of the effects and side effects of medications for mental health conditions, leading to less capable support of the students. To bridge this gap, this lecture will cover the broad classes of psychiatric medications in youth, their potential side effects and how to manage them in the classroom/school setting.
Presenter:
Robert Althoff, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, & Psychological Science and the Chair of Psychiatry, Larner College of Medicine at the University of VermontHe has a background in cognitive neuroscience and behavioral genetics and studies emotion regulation in children and suicide risk prediction
Disclosures: Dr. Athoff has the following relevant financial interests to report: He receives research support from NIMH, NIDA and the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation and has ownership equity in WISER Systems, LLC as a partner.
Target Audience
This program is intended for psychologists, social workers, educators, and license mental health counselors.
Accreditation
Each monthly lecture is accredited for up to 1.0 CE.
1.0 Psychologists:
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 1.0 CE credit.
1.0 Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 clock hours for continuing education credits.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training session, school personnel should be able to:
1) List the primary indications for commonly prescribed psychiatric medications in youth, including antidepressants, stimulants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers
2) Identify the potential side effects and adverse reactions associated with psychiatric medications, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and communication with healthcare providers
3) Describe strategies for fostering collaboration between educators, mental health professionals, and families to support students receiving psychiatric treatment while promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.
By addressing these objectives, we hope to help educators enhance their knowledge and competence in effectively supporting students' mental health needs.
Lowell Public Schools & MGH Psychiatry Academy Training Series
Times: 9:30-10:30 EDT (Live Virtual via Zoom)
Please click on ATTENDEE Zoom link to join webinar : https://partners.zoom.us/j/89719795026
Managing Medications
Robert Althoff, MD, PhD
March 14, 2024
Session 3: 9:30-10:30 AM ED
9:30-10:15 AM Presentation Managing Medications: Dr. Robert Althoff
10:15-10:30 AM Q & A
Available Credit
- 1.00 Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the MGH Institute of Health Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. MGH Institute of Health Professions maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 clock hours for continuing education credits.
- 1.00 Participation
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.
- 1.00 Psychologists CE Credit
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. MGH Institute of Health Professions designates this activity for 1.00 CE credit.