Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Correctly identify and differentiate among pediatric behavioral health problems
• Effectively manage psychopharmacology, including: a) selecting medications for individual patients; b) initiating and tapering dosages; c) monitoring improvements; and d) identifying and minimizing medication side effects
• Create and implement effective treatment plans by a) identifying and mobilizing local psychotherapy resources; b) forming effective treatment teams with family members, school personnel, and mental health professionals; and c) utilizing online resources
• Employ knowledge of proper medical coding for billing
• Discern appropriate evidence-based practices, such as CBT for intervention in place of or in combination with medication
• Address families’ challenging questions, including concerns about medications, side effects, developmental challenges, and clinical course of mental health problems

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.