NRPY 725 - Neuropsychopharmacology

3 Credits
This course prepares students to prescribe psychopharmacotherapeutic agents for symptomatic treatment of mental health conditions. Neurobiological processes are explored as the foundation for choosing pharmacological therapies. Evidence-based decision making is emphasized for safe prescribing and monitoring pharmaceutical and complementary-alternative therapeutic agents for the prevention and treatment of commonly occurring acute and chronic mental health disorders, across the lifespan. Ethical, legal, and risk-management issues are discussed.

Co-requisite(s): NURS 738
Prerequisite(s): NURS 735, NURS 740, NURS 740V and NRPY 710