Continuing Education

Save time and money with low-cost virtual continuing education seminars. 

GBCC now offers inexpensive, convenient, CE programs that meet qualifications for continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, and Maryland psychologists (as required by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychology).

Group discounts available for teams of 5-or-more. Email ce@gbcc.com for more information.

Psychologists licensed outside of the state of Maryland: Individuals should check with their licensing Board on whether a specific program will be accepted for continuing education purposes.

Attention: Several states and disciplines have relaxed requirements regarding live / in person Continuing Education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with your board to see the most current requirements.

GBCC Upcoming Courses:

Psychopharmacology for Therapists
Friday, December 13, 2024, 9:00 am to 12:15 pm

GBCC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRESENTS:

Psychopharmacology for Therapists

Presented by:  Lorri T. King, PMNHP-BC, FNP, CRNP

Date: Friday, December 13, 2024

          Time: 9:00 am to 12:15 pm

          Cost: FREE for GBCC and Oasis Employees

          $30 for General Admission

          Location: Live Webinar via Zoom

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

This program is appropriate for therapists at all levels of training and experience. Through participation, attendees will be given updated information on medications and prescribing decision-making considerations for the most common mental health conditions clients present with to traditional outpatient settings. Strategies to support clients in setting realistic expectations and understanding common side effects will be discussed. Recommendations will be given to increase compliance with medication and educate clients on the potential impact of alcohol and recreational drug use on the effectiveness of psychiatric medications.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of the program, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the main neurotransmitters that psychiatric medications target.
2. Gain/expand basic understanding of psychiatric medications used for the most common mental health conditions treated in outpatient settings.
3. List two skills that can enhance treatment adherence.
4. Describe 2 ways that active substance use can impact the efficacy of psychiatric medication.
5. Identify at least 2 benefits of communicating with prescribers during the course of therapy.

AGENDA:

9:00 am       Introduction and Overview

9:15 am       Basics of Psychopharmacology, Neurotransmitters, Common Drug Classes

10:30 am     Break (15 minutes)

10:45 am     When to refer for medication, Case Studies

12:00 pm Emerging Treatments

12:15 pm    Q&A and Evaluations

About the Presenter:

Lorri King, PMHNP-BC, FNP, CRNP (she/her) is a dual board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 27 years of nursing experience.  Lorri originally graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1997. Lorri began her nursing career by working in various critical care clinical settings. After graduating from the University of Louisville in 2007 with her Master’s in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, Lorri worked with Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) as a Family Nurse Practitioner. At the HCH clinic, Lorri provided both medical and mental health care services for the homeless citizens of Louisville, KY. Many of whom had psychiatric and medical conditions along with chemical dependency. It was at the HCH that Lorri realized the significant need for mental health services. In 2016, she returned to school to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and has been working in private practice since graduation in 2019. Lorri brings years of experience working with patients from all demographics, economic classes.  She is dedicated to providing knowledgeable, caring, compassionate and affirming medication management services. Lorri believes in working in a collaborative partnership with her patients to help them reach their mental health goals and to live their best lives.

CE Credit Information:

“Psychopharmacology for Therapists” is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886860446-XXXX for 3 continuing education contact hours.  “Psychopharmacology for Therapists” has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit.  GBCC Behavioral Health is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4719. All participants must submit a post-program evaluation form via Google Forms in order to receive their certificate of completion.)

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