Psychopharmacology for the Non-Prescriber

Friday, January 28, 2022   *   8:00 am - 12:15 pm (4 CEUs)

(7:30 - 8:00 am sign-in)

(Link to join the ZOOM session will be sent the week of the seminar)

This program is funded in part by the William B. and Sylvia A. Hunsburger Fund

This 4-hour ZOOM seminar will provide a comprehensive review and update of commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of various mental health disorders, to include ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis and others. Emphasis will be placed on providing a framework for understanding psychiatric medications from the non-prescribers point of view. Discussion will include the importance of a collaborative relationship between the therapist/non-prescriber and prescriber for optimal patient outcomes.

A link and directions to join the Zoom seminar will be emailed to registrants the week of the seminar.

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

• Identify psychiatsric disorders commonly treated with psychiatric medications
• Identify commonly prescribed psychiatric medications to include: stimulant /cognitive enhancement medications, antidepressants, anti-anxiety agents, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics and other agents
• Outline the components of a comprehensive psychiatric assessment
• Discuss the benefits of integrating psychotherapy and psychopharmacology with patients
• Understand medication management for a variety of psychological diagnoses
• Effectively collaborate with prescribers for optimal patient outcomes

Featuring Angela Dumitrache, MD, CMHIMP

Dr. Dumitrache is a psychiatrist in private practice in Frederick, MD. She has over 30 years of experience treating children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Dumitrache has a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders, developmental disabilities, mood disorders, substance abuse, women’s mental health and common mental health issues. She is a certified mental health integrative medicine provider and has a particular interest in the treatment of mental health conditions using complementary and alternative medications. Dr. Dumitrache received her medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania and holds certifications in General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Dumitrache previously provided psychiatric services at Brook Lane’s Partial Hospitalization Program in Frederick, MD.

Registration Information:

Seminar Fee:  $89.00  (4 CEUs)

Cancellation Policy: A $10.00 processing fee applies to all cancellations. To receive a refund (less the $10.00 cancellation fee), cancellations must be made in writing and received no later than one week prior to the seminar. After that date, no refunds will be made.

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 continuing education credit, you must be on time and complete the entire seminar.

Counselors/Therapists:  Brook Lane Health Services has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP TM) # 5452. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  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; partial credit will not be awarded.   

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 Board of Social Work Examiners.

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.