Topics
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Trauma psychobiology
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Neurotransmitters
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Neuroplasticity
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Pharmacodynamics
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Pharmacokinetics
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Traditional mental health pharmacotherapy
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Comparing psychedelic medicines and properties
Learning Outcomes
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1.1: Describe the role of neurotransmitters in the body and brain.
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1.2: Explain the difference between pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
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1.3: Explain the general mechanism of action of traditional pharmacopsychotherapy.
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1.4: Define the various categories of psychotropic substances within the context of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
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2.1: Distinguish between an effect and a side effect for the purposes of client education.
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4.1: Compare the differences and similarities between psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine for the purposes of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Assessments Due
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This module's Knowledge Check should be completed before the end of the course