MFCC/522
Psychopharmacology
Course level: Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
The course examines the history, biochemistry, main effects and side effects of prescription psychotropic medication and biological bases of human behavior in relation to cognition, emotions and mental health. Topics include an overview of neuroanatomy and biochemistry, biological concepts of mental distress, and principles of drug action and metabolism. Ethics, methods of working with medical personnel, and the effects of psychotropic medications on the family system are included.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Biological Foundations in Behavioral Health
Explain biological foundations of human behavior
Biochemistry
Explain the biochemistry of psychotropic medications
Integrated Healthcare
Apply ethical strategies for working with medical and integrated health professionals to ensure patient care