ERIC Number: EJ761922
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-May
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
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A Survey of School Psychologists' Knowledge and Training in Child Psychopharmacology
Carlson, John S.; Demaray, Michelle Kilpatrick; Hunter-Oehmke, Shana
Psychology in the Schools, v43 n5 p623-633 May 2006
A national sample of 320 school-based, practicing members of the National Association of School Psychologists provided information on (a) their caseloads receiving medications, (b) types of school psychopharmacology training opportunities available and perceptions of their current training in child psychopharmacology, and (c) information about consultative efforts in monitoring medication effects on school functioning. Results indicated that almost one of every four cases seen by survey participants were being treated with psychotropic medications; nearly all respondents have engaged in consultation related to medication evaluations. Professional workshops and independent reading were the most utilized training opportunities, and participant responses indicated an overwhelming need for basic educational training to improve knowledge and consultation in this area. Implications of these findings on training in evidence-based interventions and current practice are discussed as school psychologists experience legislative pressure to diminish their collaborative involvement in medication treatment consideration and evaluation. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Pharmacology, School Psychologists, Independent Reading, Educational Opportunities, Drug Therapy, Counselor Attitudes, Surveys, Counselor Training, Intervention, Workshops, Medical Evaluation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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