Objectives

Understand how drugs interact with biological and neural systems.

Recognize and differentiate the categories of psychotropic drugs, their mechanisms of action and their clinical applications.

Analyze side effects, drug-drug interactions and contraindications.

To promote ethical and responsible practices in the prescription, administration and monitoring of psychotropic drugs.

Facilitate communication between mental health professionals, allowing for a holistic and collaborative approach.

Content

Methodology

Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.

What does it prepare you for?

This Diploma in Psychopharmacology provides you with the necessary tools to evaluate the risks, benefits and side effects of these therapies, allowing you to tailor treatments in a personalized way to the individual needs of patients. It is designed to enrich clinical practice, improve the prescription and administration of medications and promote comprehensive care for those suffering from mental disorders.

Who is it aimed at?

This Diploma in Psychopharmacology is aimed at mental health professionals in areas such as psychiatry, clinical psychology, psychiatric nursing, social workers and students interested in psychiatry. It allows an adequate prescription and management of pharmacological treatments and a more effective interdisciplinary collaboration.

Career opportunities

The professional opportunities of this Diploma in Psychopharmacology are different opportunities to contribute significantly to the welfare and treatment of people with psychiatric disorders from different perspectives and specialized visions. Develop your professional career, acquire advanced training and expand the frontiers of this sector.