Application to Practice, Professional Readiness and Psychopharmacology CMHP

25 hours

This course prepares Certified Mental Health Professionals (CMHPs) to integrate knowledge and skills into effective practice by focusing on application, professional readiness, and psychopharmacology. Participants will examine how theoretical concepts translate into real-world service delivery, with emphasis on ethical decision-making, cultural responsiveness, and recovery-oriented approaches. The course strengthens professional readiness by addressing workplace expectations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of clinical judgment required for effective case management. In addition, CMHPs will gain foundational understanding of psychopharmacology, including the role of common psychiatric medications, their therapeutic uses, potential side effects, and the importance of coordination with prescribing providers. By blending applied practice skills with professional standards and pharmacological literacy, this training equips CMHPs to provide competent, ethical, and collaborative support to clients across diverse behavioral health settings.

This course will award 25 continuing education hours.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Demonstrate how to apply theoretical knowledge and CMHP competencies in real-world behavioral health practice.

  2. Identify professional readiness skills, including ethical decision-making, cultural responsiveness, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

  3. Explain workplace expectations and standards for accountability, documentation, and client advocacy.

  4. Describe the role of psychopharmacology in mental health treatment, including indications, benefits, and risks.

  5. Recognize common classes of psychiatric medications and their implications for case management and recovery planning.

  6. Apply collaborative strategies for coordinating care with prescribing providers to support safe and effective treatment.

Board Approvals

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This course is intended for those individuals making applicataion to become a Florida CMHP.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: NA
  • Credit Hours: 25
25 hours
This course is intended for those individuals making applicataion to become a Florida CMHP.