Psychotropic Medication Guidelines for Children and Youth

Course Summary

This course provides an overview of Colorado's Psychotropic Medication Guidelines for children and youth, including those related to health assessments, psychiatric exams, procedures for obtaining informed consent, and prescribing practices and oversight for psychotropic medications. The related content and activities are designed to help attendees gain knowledge of the state's requirements, standards, and best practices, in order to increase their ability and confidence in navigating and adhering to these Guidelines in their role as youth behavioral health providers working in Colorado.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Implement best practices for health assessments, psychiatric exams, and informed consent prior to prescribing psychotropic medications to children and youth in Colorado.
2. Utilize Colorado's Psychotropic Medication Guidelines and linked resources to determine best prescribing and whole-person treatment practice.
3. Recognize the importance of limiting polypharmacy and the tools that are available in Colorado to support this goal.

Learning Audience

This course is specifically designed for clinicians who prescribe psychotropic medications to children and youth in Colorado, but anyone working in the field of behavioral health may find it beneficial.

Course Duration

• 60 minutes