Curricula for Training in Psychopharmacology

The APA Board of Educational Affairs (BEA) Working Group on Psychopharmacology has provided the following update on current efforts to develop curricula for training inpsychopharmacology.

The APA ad hoc Task Force on Psychopharmacology issued its final report in July, 1992 which suggested three levels of training for psychologists in psychopharmacology. To follow on the recommendations contained in that report, the Board of Educational Affairs (BEA) appointed a Working Group in 1994 to develop a Level 1 curriculum for psychopharmacology education andtraining.

The 'Introductory Curriculum for Training in Psychopharmacology' is now available. The curriculum covers 9 modules as follows:

Modules
1.       Biological Bases of Psychopharmacological Treatment
2-3.   Principles of Psychopharmacological Treatment
4.      General Introduction to Clinical Psychopharmacology
5.      Introduction to Psychopharmacological Treatment of Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders
6.      Introduction to Psychopharmacological Treatment of Psychotic Disorders
7.      Introduction to Psychopharmacological Treatment of Mood Disorders
8.      Introduction to Psychopharmacological Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
9.      Introduction to Psychopharmacological Treatment of Developmental Disorders

Each module consists of learning objectives, a detailed outline of suggested topics, and extensive teaching resources. Copies are available in a printed format or on diskette. Requests should be directed to Martha Braswell, Project Assistant, Education Directorate, at the APA address(202/336-6140).

Education Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First St., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002