- As psychiatric nurse practitioners, you provide a blend of counseling, education, compassion, and medication for holistic mental health treatment.
- More than prescribing NPs, you build trust and understanding and impact the lives of millions.
- You Play a unique role in mental health care as there is tremendous need of mental health professionals.
- PMHNPs should receive top-notch psychopharmacology education, combining empathy and clinical expertise for patient-centric care.
- Our courses aim to make you experts in psychopharmacology, allowing you to navigate everyone’s unique mental health challenges.
- Our goal is to transform you into beacons of hope in mental health, guiding individuals towards healing.
- This course Dives into PMHNP psychopharmacology, exploring goals, objectives, and the impact on patients' lives.
psychopharmacology training
Principles Driving Dr. Padder's Success
- An award-winning triple-boarded Psychiatrist, psycho-pharmacologist & and addiction specialist.
- A preeminent expert in psychopharmacology Master Psycho-pharmacologist certification.
- Numerous awards, including America's Top Psychiatrists, Patient Choice Award, Health Grades honor roll, Top Doctor award, and many more.
- Author of Amazon Bestseller in Psychopharmacology: “Practical Guide to Psychiatric Medications”
- Begin your transformative learning Journey.
Goals And Objectives
Provide High-Quality Care
Master Psychopharmacology
Understand Diagnoses
Treatment Planning
Medication Selection
Dosage & Administration
Understand Diagnoses
Side Effects
Medication Monitoring
Medication Titration
Discontinuation
Ensure Patient Safety
Promote Collaboration
Stay Updated
Ethical and Legal
Treatment Planning
Cultural Competence
Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Documentation Skills
Psychiatric Emergencies
Patient Engagement
Special Populations
Polypharmacy
Training Outline
Comprehensive Scope
The training program offers a comprehensive outline to equip Nursing Practitioners (NPs) with a solid foundation in psychiatry and psychopharmacology enhancing their skills in clinical practice
Medication Management
The program aims to build confidence in managing complex mental health conditions, prescribing medications, and understanding drug interactions, adverse effects, and safe treatment practices.
Diverse Learning
The training covers mental health care across all age groups and diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, individuals during pregnancy and lactation, and those with dual diagnoses.
Collaboration
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The program focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practices, and professional development
Additional Resources Provided
Participants will have access to resources such as the course book, receive recommendation letters, and receive guidance in exploring various job options.
Additional Learning
Additionally, participants will learn about psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychosocial rehabilitation interventions to enhance daily living and social skills
Meet Dr. Padder
- An award-winning triple-boarded Psychiatrist, psycho-pharmacologist & and addiction specialist.
- A preeminent expert in psychopharmacology Master Psycho-pharmacologist certification.
- Numerous awards, including America's Top Psychiatrists, Patient Choice Award, Health Grades honor roll, Top Doctor award, and many more.
- Author of Amazon Bestseller in Psychopharmacology: “Practical Guide to Psychiatric Medications”
- Begin your transformative learning Journey.
Dr. Padder's Philosophy
- Dr. Padder's philosophy revolves around addressing the knowledge gap and limited training opportunities that psychiatric and family practice nurse practitioners often face.
- He recognizes the importance of equipping these healthcare professionals with comprehensive psychopharmacology training to enhance their ability to prescribe medications and provide optimal patient care.
- Driven by a passion to empower nurse practitioners, Dr. Padder has developed a curriculum dedicated to their unique needs.
- This interactive course covers approximately 150 topics in psychiatry, offering live lectures, webinars, presentations, live forums, and 24/7 access to course material.
- Dr. Padder seeks out nurse practitioners who share his commitment to delivering top-tier mental healthcare through education, training, supervision, and more.
- The training provided is extensive, ensuring that nurse practitioners feel confident in treating a wide range of patients, including those with complex cases involving comorbid addiction or medical issues.
Types of Collaboration/ Training Offered
Group 1
- Nursing Practitioners (NPs) who have graduated from more reputed programs with a strong psychiatry & psychopharmacology foundation.
- This program will include the following:
- Weekly lectures on all diagnoses and medication management
- Weekly case conferences – complex cases
- 150 Lectures on all topics of psychiatry and substance abuse in the form of:
- PPTs
- Webinars
- Live lectures
- Access to all the material 24 hours a day
Group 2
- Nursing Practitioners (NPs) who have graduated from more reputed programs with a strong psychiatry & psychopharmacology foundation.
- This program will include the following:
- Weekly lectures on all diagnoses and medication management
- Weekly case conferences – complex cases
- 150 Lectures on all topics of psychiatry and substance abuse in the form of:
- PPTs
- Webinars
- Live lectures
- Access to all the material 24 hours a day
- Live forum discussions
Group 3
- Nursing Practitioners (NPs) who have graduated from more reputed programs with a strong psychiatry & psychopharmacology foundation.
- This program will include the following:
- Weekly lectures on all diagnoses and medication management
- Weekly case conferences – complex cases
- 150 Lectures on all topics of psychiatry and substance abuse in the form of:
- PPTs
- Webinars
- Live lectures
- Access to all the material 24 hours a day
- Live forum discussions
- Daily guidance/help with patient care regarding medications
Outline Of Training
Comprehensive Scope:
The training program offers a comprehensive outline to equip Nursing Practitioners (NPs) with a solid foundation
in psychiatry and psychopharmacology.
Medication Management:The program aims to build confidence in managing complex mental health conditions and prescribing medications,
understanding drug interactions and adverse effects.NPs will gain familiarity with different forms of psychiatric management, including medications and other
treatment modalities.
Diverse Learning:The training covers mental health care across all age groups and diverse populations, including children,
adolescents, adults, geriatrics, individuals during pregnancy and lactation, and those with dual diagnoses.
Collaboration: Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The program focuses on
interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practices, and professional development. NPs will also develop communication and collaboration skills within
interdisciplinary healthcare teams, utilizing evidence-based practices in mental healthcare.
Additional Resources Provided:Participants will have access to resources such as the course book,
receive recommendation letters, and receive guidance in exploring various job options.
Additional Learning:Additionally, participants will learn about psychotherapy, crisis
intervention, and psychosocial rehabilitation interventions to enhance daily living and social skills.
Goals And Objectives
- Provide High-Quality Care
- Understand Diagnoses
- Master Psychopharmacology
- Medication Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Selection
- Dosage and Administration
- Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- Medication Monitoring
- Medication Titration
- Withdrawal and Discontinuation
- Ensure Patient Safety
- Promote Collaboration
- Stay Updated
- Ethical and Legal Considerations
- Other treatment models
- Cultural Competence
- Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Documentation Skills
- Psychiatric Emergencies
- Patient Engagement
- Special Populations
- Polypharmacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Continuity of Care
- Quality Improvement
- Professional Ethics
- Self-Care and Burnout Prevention
- Awareness