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CCMH/521
Psychopharmacology/Biological Basis of Behavior
3 credits
Total credits
8 weeks
Course length
Take this course on its own, or as part of a degree or certificate program.
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Course level: Graduate
The goal of the course is twofold. It examines the history, biochemistry, main effects and side effects of prescription psychotropic medication and also covers the many facets of human sexuality and the treatment of sexual dysfunctions. Topics include biological concepts of mental distress, principles of drug action and metabolism, the physiology, psychology, and sociology of sexuality, including the effects of sexual attitudes and functioning on individuals and families. Ethics and methods of working with medical personnel are included.
Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.
University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
What you'll learn
Course skills and outcomes
- Identify the major structures and functions of the central nervous system involved in cognition, affect, and behavior.
- Explain the influence of nature and nurture in the development and maintenance of mental health and psychosexual disorders.
- Identify the anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive systems.
- Describe the male and female human sexual response cycles.
- Identify the multiple facets of sexuality counseling.
- Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy sexual behaviors.
- Identify the diagnostic criteria of the sexual dysfunction, gender dysphoria, and paraphilic disorders listed in the DSM-5.
- Identify biological factors related to the sexual dysfunction, gender dysphoria, and paraphilic disorders listed in the DSM-5.
- Examine the role of psychological factors in human sexuality.
- Identify sociocultural influences on human sexuality.
- Explore the role of a sexual history interview in assessing factors related to human sexuality.
- Apply techniques for assessing factors related to human sexuality.
- Determine treatment approaches for disorders related to sexuality and gender.
- Explain the structures and functions of the human brain.
- Identify the functions of the structures in the anatomy of a typical neuron.
- Explain the process of neurotransmission.
- Identify main neurotransmitters involved in psychopharmacology.
- Describe the steps of pharmacokinetics and basic pharmacodynamics.
- Analyze the biological theories relative to the etiology of depressive and anxiety disorders.
- Describe the mechanism of action for medications used to treat depressive and anxiety disorders.
- Describe the side effects and potential interactions or contraindications for medications used to treat depressive disorders.
- Describe the side effects and potential interactions or contraindications for medications used to treat anxiety disorders and PTSD.
- Analyze the biological theories relative to the etiology of bipolar and related disorders.
- Describe the mechanism of action for medications used to treat bipolar and related disorders.
- Describe the side effects and potential interactions or contraindications for medications used to treat bipolar and related disorders.
- Analyze the biological theories relative to the etiology of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- Describe the mechanism of action for medications used to treat ADHD.
- Describe the side effects and potential interactions or contraindications for medications used to treat ADHD.
- Analyze the biological theories relative to the etiology of schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders.
- Describe the mechanism of action for medications used to treat schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders.
- Identify special treatment considerations regarding over-the-counter substances and herbacueticals clients might use to treat symptoms related to mental illness.
- Examine sociocultural issues affecting various populations related to psychopharmacology.
- Analyze techniques used to facilitate collaboration with psychiatric medication prescribers.
- Identify ethical considerations when working with clients on medication issues.
- Demonstrate the role of counselors in client medication adherence.
Why UOPX
Why take courses at University of Phoenix
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We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.
Real-world instructors
Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.
Affordable and potentially reimbursable
Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.
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