COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Dr. Peter Smith’s webinar offers more than a history lesson—it provides essential context for one of the most important shifts in modern psychological practice. By tracing the evolution of prescriptive authority (RxP), attendees will better understand how a once-controversial idea has become a practical, patient-centered solution to today’s mental health access crisis—especially in rural and underserved areas like many parts of Missouri. This session will highlight how prescribing psychologists uniquely integrate psychotherapy with thoughtful, conservative medication management, leading to more comprehensive and personalized care than traditional “med check” models. For psychologists, whether you support RxP, are undecided, or simply want to stay informed, this webinar equips you with the knowledge to engage in critical conversations about scope of practice, patient outcomes, and the future direction of the field.

About the Webinar:

Course objectives:
At the end of this program, participants will be able to...
  1. By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to list all states that have passed and signed into law and RxP law
  2. By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to compare and contrast important similarities and differences among those states that have passed a RxP law
  3. By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to discuss important general factors related to the practice of psychopharmacology.
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Our Speaker

Dr. Peter Smith is a nationally recognized advocate for prescriptive authority for psychologists (RxP) and a longtime leader in advancing integrated behavioral healthcare. Based in Maryland, he has been actively involved in legislative and professional efforts to expand psychologists’ scope of practice, emphasizing improved access to care—particularly in underserved and rural communities. Dr. Smith is closely associated with the Society for Prescribing Psychology, where he has supported education, training, and policy initiatives related to RxP. Known for his “all hands on deck” approach, he works to bring psychologists, policymakers, and healthcare systems together to promote safe, collaborative, and patient-centered medication management alongside psychotherapy.
REGISTRATION
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  • Non-Members Seeking CE Credit – $28
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This training is supported by Missouri Psychological Association. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of MOPA.
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