Training and Continuing Education

To advance the goals of ASAP and promote access for psychologists to ongoing education in psychopharmacology, one of the benefits of membership in ASAP is free continuing education. Watch here for continuing education resources, including free CE through your ASAP membership.

• DVDs, Advocacy 2007-2008
• DVD Series, PEP Preparation and Updates in Pharmacotherapy
• Comparison of Training Programs -- Updated April 2007, available in .xls or pdf
• Free for Members CE
  

2006 Mid Winter Conference – San Diego, California

Continuing Education DVD Series

The 2006 Division 55 midwinter conference consisted of two educational tracks, one devoted to an update in pharmacotherapy, and another for individuals preparing for the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP). Now the Division is pleased to provide you the opportunity to participate in these educational experiences at home. We are offering the complete set of presentations from each track on DVD, including all handouts and materials provided by the presenters.

Updates in Pharmacotherapy Program is a 14-hour set of DVDs with presentations offered by Daniel Egli, Randall Tackett, and John Caccavale. The 14 hours are actually seven two-hour symposia/workshops offered by the above faculty.  You may order individual sessions, or the entire program at a discounted rate. Included in the HOME STUDY course are the DVD, handouts from the faculty, and an exam for each presentation you order that must be completed and submitted to the Division in order to obtain CE certificates.  Psychologists will receive one 2 CE credit certificate for each exam submitted and passed (70% correct).  This allows you to decide how many hours of CE to receive.

PEP Review Course is a 16-hour set of DVDs with presentations offered by Matthew Nessetti, Randall Tackett, and John Bolter. Included in this HOME STUDY course are the DVDs, handouts from the faculty, and an exam (90 questions) that must be submitted to the Division and passed (70% correct) in order to obtain the 16-hour CE certificate.

To access the order form for either of these programs, select the following link: CE DVD ORDER FORM.

Division 55 and The Psychopharmacology Institute (TPI) are pleased to co-sponsor an introductory course in psychopharmacology and prescription privileges for psychologists. TPI has designed a course specifically for Division 55 members to introduce them to psychopharmacology training and encourage them to continue with advanced training. TPI is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists.

This introductory continuing education program is offered at no cost to Division 55 members for the first 3 CEUs, and at a cost of $45 for the following 3 CEUs. To take advantage of this superb continuing education opportunity, you must be a member of Division 55. Annual dues are $30 per year for APA Members/Affiliates, $10 per year for Student or International Affiliates. You may apply for membership in ASAP by following this link to the Div 55 Membership Application.

We hope you consider joining Division 55 not only to take advantage of this remarkable continuing education opportunity, but also to join colleagues interested in advancing prescription privileges for appropriately trained psychologists.

Div 55 members who have received the sign-in information may access the introductory course by selecting the "Student Lobby" at Introduction to Psychopharmacology.

Select Verify membership and receive sign-in information to receive the registration information and sign-in password. Anyone completing these introductory courses will earn a total of 6 CE units, which TPI has agreed to accept as part of its full RxP training program. For information about the comprehensive program, visit

Division 55 members are also eligible for a "2 for the price of 1" offer from TPI for the first two courses of the Full RxP program. Join ASAP & TPI in continuing your education as a psychologist and patient advocate by learning more about RxP and psychopharmacology.

Dr. Jerry Morris, former ASAP Secretary, is offering an online CE program, "Psychopharmacology and the Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Addictions." Successful completion of this course provides 4 hours of APA-approved CE. For further information and to enroll in this course, contact Dr. Morris directly at morris49@ipa.net.

• Dr. Jim Meredith writes: "Every February there is an excellent one week psychopharmacology conference (titled "Annual Psychopharmacology Review") conducted by the University of Arizona in Tucson, directed by Alan Gelenberg. I've attended several times. It has always been very informative and well run with excellent resource material." Contact info: Office of Continuing Medical Education, 800 777-7552 (ask for CME office), email: <uofacme@u.arizona.edu>. You can get details on the conference and registration materials here.