Psychopharmacology: A Trans-disciplinary Wellness Approach

1. Psychopharmacology: A Trans-disciplinary Wellness Approach For the South Eastern Education Training Cluster Under the Stewardship of Mr John Julian

2. Writing Team & Editor • Writing team Monash University • Sue Henderson Peninsula HealthPsychiatric Services • Jakqui Barnfield, Cayte Hoppner, Fiona Reed, Meagan Bartle, Evan Kemp Latrobe Regional Hospital • Edited by Lyn Billington Pharmacist

3. Session 1: Sarah Dickenson Time: 9.30 to 10.30 Introduction Role consumers/carers Generic drugs Adherence Health teaching Keeping a personal health record Morning tea 10.30 to 10.45 Session 2: Lyn Billington & Meagan Bartle Time: 10.45 to 12.30 Psychopharmacology History by Evan Kemp Overview CNS by Meagan Bartle Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics Pharmacogenetics Ethnicity Age changes Lunch 12.30 to 1 Session 3 Dual Diagnosis by Fiona Reed Time: 1 to 2.15 Pharmacological management of substance abuse Substance use and interaction with prescribed psychotropic medications Taking a drug history Management of withdrawal Afternoon tea 2.15 to 2.30 Session 4 Cayte Hoppner & Lyn Billington Time: 2.30 to 4.30 pm Anti-psychotics Drugs used to treat side effects Anxiolitics and Hypnotics Day 1

4. Session 5: Time: 9.30 to 10.30 Role of the nurse: Administration Safe administration PRN administration Legal and ethical aspects of medication administration Role of the multi-disciplinary team Morning tea 10.30 to 11 Session 6: Time: 11 to 12 md Mood stabilisers Antidepressants Drugs used for ECT Lunch 12 md to 12.30 Session 7 Time: 12.30 to 2 pm Psychotropic management of aggression and violence Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder Treatments Cognitive enhancers Afternoon tea 2 to 2.30 Session 8 Time: 2.30 to 4.30 pm Adverse effects of psychotropic medications: Detailed assessment and management Day 2