OMSW 682 - Psychopharmacology and the Neurobiology of Addiction in Social Work Practice

3 Credits

The class is primarily concerned with the biological basis of behavior, an introduction to pharmacology, and the mechanism of action of various psychoactive agents used in the treatment of mental illness. The course is also designed to cover factors related to the etiology, treatment, relapse prevention and prognosis of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. This course will prepare social workers to both have a basic understanding of psychopharmacology, and to work with prescribing physicians to maximize the effectiveness of medications and clinical interventions for the treatment of clients with behavioral health co-occurring disorders. This course was designed to meet the requirement of the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists for applicants seeking licensure or certification.

Prerequisite(s) OMSW 509 and OMSW 680
Offered (AS NEEDED)