Participants will be able to:

1. Describe one common ethical principle governing prescribing psychologists.
2. List two items from the New Mexico rules and regulations regarding prescribing psychology practice in New Mexico.
3. Describe ethical decision making in one sample case presenting ethical dilemmas.
4. Identify two treatment algorithms for depression that guide clinical practice.
5. Describe one practice model for psychologists with training in psychopharmacology.
6. Select an example of one ethical issue you may encounter related to prescribing, including,
   but not limited to informed consent, record keeping, and Pharmacoeconomics.
7. Identify and describe one legal issue related to prescribing, including but not limited to
   risk management and liability issues.
8. Present an individual philosophy of treatment that integrates use of psychotropic
   medications with other psychological techniques of with the treatment of mental disorders.
9. Demonstrate/Develop one record keeping strategy regarding prescriptions given.
10. Demonstrate/Develop one strategy for informing patients about potential side effects,
    costs, and benefits of any recommended medication regime.
11. Demonstrate/Develop one record keeping strategy for consultation with primary care
    physicians and specialists.
12. Describe the implications of the APA ethical guidelines as they relate to the prescribing
    psychotropics.
13. Identify an individual philosophy of treatment that integrates use of psychotropic
    medications with other psychological techniques of with the treatment of mental disorders.
14. List one basic concept in research design and analysis relevant to drug research.
15. Describe/Summarize the drug approval process
16. Describe/Summarize current findings most commonly understood about the relationship
    between psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for one psychiatric diagnosis.
17. Identify one strategy to maintain currency in pharmacology through electronic resources
    and computer aides.