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UPDATE ON PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS

G. Michael Shehi, M.D.

Medical Director Mountain View Hospital. Gadsden, Alabama

 

Friday, May 23, 2008

9:00a.m. to 12:15p.m.
Mountain View Hospital Auditorium · 3001 Scenic Highway · Gadsden, Alabama

Registration Fee $40.00

·         Differentiate between the types of currently available psychotropic medications

·         Evaluate the "risks vs. benefits" of different medications

·         Develop an understanding of neurotransmitters related to specific psychiatric conditions

·         Describe the mechanism of action of psychotropic medications affecting mood and behavior

·         Identify the common side effects associated with psychotropic medications

Physicians: 3.0 Credit Hours In Category 1
Psychologists: 3.6 Credit Hours
Nurses: 3.0 Credit Hours
Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers & EMT: 3.0 Credit Hours
Pharmacists: 3.0 Credit Hours
Nursing Home Administrators: 3.0 Credit Hours

 

 

 

UNDERSTANDING AND TREATING EATING DISORDERS

 

Nicole Siegfried, Ph.D.

Clinical Director with Magnolia Creek Residential Treatment Center for Eating Disorders - Birmingham, AL.

Private Practice in Birmingham, AL and Associate Professor of Psychology at Samford University

 

Friday, June 20,  2008

9:00a.m. to 12:15p.m.
Mountain View Hospital Auditorium · 3001 Scenic Highway · Gadsden, Alabama

Registration Fee $40.00

·        Identify the signs and symptoms of eating disorders

·        Become aware of the diagnostic criteria for the different types of eating disorders

·        Recognize the potential risk factors for eating disorders based on current research

·        Apply practical treatment interventions for eating disorders utilizing a case study example

Physicians: 3.0 Credit Hours In Category 1
Psychologists: 3.6 Credit Hours
Nurses: 3.0 Credit Hours
Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers & EMT: 3.0 Credit Hours
Pharmacists: 3.0 Credit Hours
Nursing Home Administrators: 3.0 Credit Hours

 

 

   CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS

 

Friday, July 11, 2008

9:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.
Mountain View Hospital Auditorium · 3001 Scenic Highway · Gadsden, Alabama

Registration Fee $75.00

 

Physicians: 6.0 Credit Hours In Category 1
Psychologists: 6.2 Credit Hours
Nurses: 6.0 Credit Hours
Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers & EMT: 6.0 Credit Hours
Pharmacists: 6.0 Credit Hours
Nursing Home Administrators: 6.0 Credit Hours

 

 

 

Registration Policy: Since seating is limited, advance registration is advised.  Make checks payable to Mountain View Hospital.  No billing for registration fee will be available.  Payment may be made by check, cash or credit card. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Mountain View Hospital reserves the right to cancel any class offering. Registration fees will be fully refunded in the event of a cancellation by Mountain View Hospital. Registration fees of applicants who wish to cancel will be fully refunded if notification is received within two weeks of the seminar by written, e-mail or telephone request. Any cancellations thereafter will be refunded less a twenty (20) percent processing fee.

Fees charged for each program listed above include all program materials, certificates, refreshments and lunch where indicated.

If you have special accommodations, please notify the Mountain View Hospital Professional Education Department at (800) 245-3645, extension 125, at least two weeks prior to the seminar you wish to attend.

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Physicians: Mountain View Hospital  (MVH) is accredited by the Medical Association of  the State of Alabama to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.  MVH designates these educational activities for the indicated number of  AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists:  MVH is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  MVH maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Licensed Professional Counselors: MVH is a NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.  The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.

Nurses:  Mountain View Hospital is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Alabama State Board of Nursing. Alabama State  Board of Nursing Approved Provider No. ABNPO247.

Social Workers: Mountain View Hospital is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education  credits for social workers.

Pharmacists: The State of Alabama Board of Pharmacy has approved the above activities for the indicated number of credit hours.

EMT Basic, Intermediate & Paramedics: Mountain View Hospital is approved by the State of  Alabama Department of Public Health Medical Services  Division to provide elective continuing education   credits for EMT Basic, Intermediate & Paramedics.

Nursing Home Administrators: The State of Alabama Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators has approved the above activities for the indicated number of credit hours.

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