This page is designed for social workers and case managers. Below, you will find instructions on social worker continuing education, videos created by medical professionals explaining common medications, and resources for doctor's appointments.
Social Worker CEs
- APMRT now provides 1.5 continuing education (CE) hours for social workers! If you are not a social worker, please complete the trainings found on the Parents tab.
- Please set aside 90 to 120 minutes to complete the training in its entirety.
- If you have any questions, please contact Angelyn Harrell by emailing angelyn.harrell@auburn.edu.
- Click here for instructions.
- Click here to go directly to the training.
Resources for Medications
- A wide variety of medication information and resources can be found here!
- Resources available: general medication information, side effects checklists, medication red flag criteria, medication appointment checklist, medication training video links
Preparing for Doctor's Appointments
Red Flag Criteria
- Use this worksheet for any child on your case load to check if a Medication Review is recommended.
- If ANY of the boxes are checked, complete a free Medication Review Referral.
- Medication Reviews are available to ALL Alabama counties. For more on Medication Reviews, click here.
- Click here for Red Flag Criteria Worksheet.
Doctor's Appointment Worksheet
- Use this sheet for each child on your case load and for each medication appointment.
- If you do not attend the appointment, go over the worksheet with the foster parents prior to the appointment.
- Purpose: understand the medications your foster child may be taking and provide appropriate information and feedback to your child's prescriber.
- Doctor's Appointment Worksheet
Training Videos
Check out below to see videos on medication classes and medication advocacy training. For all other training videos, click here.
ADHD Medications
Learn about medications your foster child may be taking for ADHD
Antipsychotic Medications
Learn about medications your foster child may be taking for various behavior problems
Antidepressant Medications
Learn about antidepressant medications and how they may be used to treat your foster child's behaviors
Mood Stabilizers
Learn about mood stabilizer medications and how they may be used to treat your foster child's behaviors