St. John's wort Objectives - 1 Contact Hour
The course objectives are outlined below. These are provided so that you as the learner
will be familiar with what to expect from this course. It outlines what will be able to do when you have completed
the material and how the material is to be delivered. If you would like to have a copy of the course objectives, please
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Target Audience:
This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors,
Social Workers, Psychologists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other
provider that is likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge in the subject area. It is appropriate for
any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to the clinical topic in the
course of practice.
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Teaching Method:
This course is being delivered via a web-based format in which you will be asked to read material relevant to the topic
and answer questions about the material you have read. You will also have the opportunity to complete a course evaluation
at the conclusion of the course to help the instructors know how well we are meeting the learning objectives and how well
you like the format of delivery for the material. Other feedback related to the topic or course, including questions or concerns,
is always welcome and may be submitted by E-Mail
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Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to familiarize the learner with what many are utilizing as an
herbal remedy for depression, St. John's Wort. With increasingly large numbers of consumers
turning to this form of treatment for depression, it is important that the mental healthcare
provider be familiar with the herb, it's potential benefits, risks, and interactions so that
he/she will be in a position to knowledgeably discuss this treatment option with clients who
are considering it, or those who are already utilizing it.
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Skill Development:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe St. John's wort.
2. Identify some substances with potential interactions with St. John's wort.
3. Identify the forms of St. John's wort.
4. State reasons why some people prefer St. John's wort to contemporary anti-depressants.
5. Discuss with clients some potential risks and benefits of utilizing St. John's wort.
6. Correctly answer 75% of multiple choice questions on a quiz over the material.
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