1. Psychopharmacology: A Trans-disciplinary Wellness Approach For the South Eastern Education Training Cluster Under the Stewardship of Mr John Julian

2. Writing Team & Editor Writing team Monash University Sue Henderson Peninsula Health Psychiatric Services Jakqui Barnfield, Cayte Hoppner, Fiona Reed, Meagan Bartle, Evan Kemp Latrobe Regional Hospital Edited by Lyn Billington Pharmacist

3. Day 1 Session 1: Sarah Dickenson Time: 9.30 to 10.30 Introduction Role consumers/carers Generic drugs Adherence Health teaching Keeping a personal health record Morning tea 10.30 to 10.45 Session 2: Lyn Billington & Meagan Bartle Time: 10.45 to 12.30 Psychopharmacology History by Evan Kemp Overview CNS by Meagan Bartle Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics Pharmacogenetics Ethnicity Age changes Lunch 12.30 to 1 Session 3 Dual Diagnosis by Fiona Reed Time: 1 to 2.15 Pharmacological management of substance abuse Substance use and interaction with prescribed psychotropic medications Taking a drug history Management of withdrawal Afternoon tea 2.15 to 2.30 Session 4 Cayte Hoppner & Lyn Billington Time: 2.30 to 4.30 pm Anti-psychotics Drugs used to treat side effects Anxiolitics and Hypnotics

4. Day 2 Session 5: Time: 9.30 to 10.30 Role of the nurse: Administration Safe administration PRN administration Legal and ethical aspects of medication administration Role of the multi-disciplinary team Morning tea 10.30 to 11 Session 6: Time: 11 to 12 md Mood stabilisers Antidepressants Drugs used for ECT Lunch 12 md to 12.30 Session 7 Time: 12.30 to 2 pm Psychotropic management of aggression and violence Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder Treatments Cognitive enhancers Afternoon tea 2 to 2.30 Session 8 Time: 2.30 to 4.30 pm Adverse effects of psychotropic medications: Detailed assessment and management