Psychiatric Pharmacology Update

Friday, October 26, 2018

8:00 am - 12:15 am (4-hours)

(7:30 am Registration Check-in/Continental Breakfast)

Beaver Creek County Club

This program is funded in part by the William B. & Sylvia A. Hunsberger Fund.

This 4-hour psychopharmacology update will provide comprehensive information on the psychopharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders most commonly encountered in clinical practice. Discussion will include complex and challenging conditions as well as medication-assisted treatment of alcohol and substance use disorder. The latest advances in the treatment will be presented with emphasis on the importance of working within a framework that integrates biological and psychotherapy treatment.

At the conclusion of the seminar, attendees should be able to:

• List major diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
• Describe the essential components of a psychiatric assessment
• Identify various types of psychiatric medications
• Summarize the management of depression and anxiety disorder
• Explain the importance of integrating psychopharmacology and psychotherapy into patient care
• Apply current evidence-based clinical treatment options for various psychiatric disorders

Program Presenter:

Jamal Fawaz, M.D., is an adult psychiatrist practicing with Brook Lane Health Service in Hagerstown, Maryland.  He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association and is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. His special interests include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic disorders, and psycho-pharmacology.

Professional Continuing Education Credits:

An important message about Continuing Education Credits:  Brook Lane seminars are approved for continuing education credits as an entire event.  PARTIAL CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED. To assure that you receive any continuing education credit, you must be on time and complete the entire seminar.

Counselors/Therapists:  Brook Lane Health Services is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.  Brook Lane solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. This program will provide 4 clock hours; partial credit will not be awarded.

Social Workers:  Brook Lane Health Services is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.  This program will provide 4.0 credit hours of Category I continuing education in ethics, law, professional conduct and risk management to satisfy Maryland requirements; partial credit will is not allowed.

Maryland Psychologists: The Maryland State Board of Examiners for Psychologists will accept continuing education hours provided by Brook Lane, an approved CE sponsor by the Maryland State Board of Social Worker Examiners; partial credit will not be awarded.

Other Healthcare Professionals and Attendees:  A certificate of completion noting the number of educational/contact hours will be provided for other disciplines to allow attendees to apply for CE credit as an individual.

 Seminar Fee:   $ 79.00

CANCELLATION POLICY:  A $ 10 processing fee will apply for all cancellations. To receive a partial refund, cancellations must be made in writing and received no later than one week prior to the seminar.No refunds (or credits) will be made after that date or for no-show on the day of the program.

Brook Lane Staff:  Follow your online registration with submission of the yellow TRAINING REQUEST FORM and all required documentation.  Be sure to follow all procedures to assure payment of your fee and your seat in the course.