SoC IHBT | Pharmacotherapy 101: A Prescription for Avoiding Confusion

Presented by Sara Dugan, Pharm.D., BCPP, BCPS

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This training session will discuss how the shared decision-making framework may be used with youth and families when discussing medication decisions. Pharmacotherapy, or medication therapy, often plays a part in the treatment plan for youth with various conditions. This session will discuss what medications are recommended for the first line treatment options for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, along with common adverse effects and what to expect in terms of symptom improvement

3 CEs Pending for SW, C, Psych, RN, LPN

Connection: To ensure CIP COE provides top quality training and learning experiences, all participants must have their cameras on for the entire training event to attend and receive credit. The attendance and participation expectations are the same for virtual and in-person training events: no multitasking, follow along, engage, and participate in discussions and other activities, no traveling in a car or attending concurrent meetings.

Note: If you join the training without your camera on, you will be removed and need to reschedule.

1. Bandwidth issues: inform your agency and make plans to access a connection that is conducive for camera-on, engaged learning.

2. Chromebook or similar devices generally complicate your connection. You will not be able to obtain chat information etc.; you will need alternative options.

3. Phoning in with audio (no video) cannot verify attendance, you will be removed from the training and unable to earn credits.