Applied Psychopharmacology

Curso de Formação

Ano Letivo 2024/2025

Course Overview

The main objective of the course is to provide professionals working in mental health with a review of thefundamentals of psychopharmacology, exploring the specificities of the different psychopharmacological classes.It will have special emphasis on clinical application, analyzing the fundamental principles of clinicalpsychopharmacology and its relevance to the treatment of psychiatric disorders.During the course, international prescribing guidelines and recommendations will be addressed, focusing on thesafety and effectiveness of psychopharmaceuticals. Relevant clinical studies, which underpin prescribingpractices, will be presented, with the aim of providing participants with grounded, cross-cutting knowledge, usefulfor a cross-cutting, multidisciplinary treatment process.The course will have a significant practical component, with the discussion of practical clinical cases, in whichparticipants will be able to apply their knowledge and develop skills in the appropriate and individualized choiceor interpretation of pharmacological treatments, considering the specific characteristics of each patient. It will be carried out in collaboration with ULSAC.
Organic Unit: School of Health and Human Development
Duration: 6 Weeks/3 ECTS credits (3 required in curricular units)
Language: Portuguese
Regime: E-learning
CNAEF Areas:
  • Pharmacy (727)
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For Whom

The course is aimed at medical doctors, nurses, psychologists and pharmacists working in the area of mental health in primary,secondary and community health care settings. Graduates in the health area and related fields may apply, as well as professionalswith relevant academic and/or professional curricula (whose acceptance will depend on the appreciation of the Course Committee).

Datas de Realização do Curso

1st Phase (1º Momento de Oferta)
  • Begin: 04/11/2024
  • End: 29/11/2024
As aulas decorrem no formato de seminários online, num total de 18h, distribuídos por aulas às 2as, 4as e 6as num período de 3 semanas, no horário entre as 18-20h.

Vacancies and Applications

Initial Places: 25

Applications and Enrollment Dates

1st Phase (1º Momento de Oferta)
  • Applications: 19/07/2024 to 04/10/2024
  • Results: until 16/10/2024
  • Enrollment: 17/10/2024 to 21/10/2024

Tuition Fees

Annual Tuition Fees

Students from EU countries
150.00 €
This course is covered by the PRR's Adult Impulse. Students can receive two prizes: the participation prize, equal in value to the course fee, and the completion prize (according to Regulation), to be paid into a bank account held by the student.

Course Committee

Timetables

As aulas decorrem no formato de seminários online, num total de 18h, distribuídos por aulas às 2as, 4as e 6as num período de 3 semanas, no horário entre as 18-20h.

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Contact Information


Academic Manager: Raquel Maria Pitadas de Matos
Academic Services (online): SAC.ONLINE