Episode 12: Prescriptive Authority Illinois Style

Dr. Beth Rom-Rymer from Illinois speaks with John about the recent RxP success in Illinois. Psychologists passed a law to permit appropriately trained psychologist to prescribe psychotropic agents. Beth shares many words of wisdom, including reasons for psychologists obtaining prescriptive authority, keys to advocacy, and the details of the prescriptive authority law in Illinois. While John laments that Pennsylvania may in the Precontemplative stage of change, Beth offers numerous suggestions to any state moving in a forward direction on RxP legislation. The Skype connection was not the best, so apologies in advance for any technical flaws. In terms of learning objectives, at the end of the podcast, the listener will be able to: 1. Describe two reasons why psychologists are seeking prescriptive authority; 2. Explain the educational requirements of becoming a prescribing psychologist in Illinois; and, 3. Describe two important components to passing legislation on prescriptive authority. To earn 1-APA approved Continuing Education Credit, click here.