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Learn how RxP's past shapes its present and future
As a proud proponent of the prescriptive authority movement and the field of psychopharmacology, Alliant has connections with many of its prominent pioneers. Hosted by Alliant professor and Postdoctoral MS in Clinical Psychopharmacology program director Dr. George Kapalka, this podcast features interviews with these influential figures and serves as the definitive oral history of RxP’s past, present, and future.
In this look at The Continuing Evolution and History of RxP, Alliant MSCP program director Dr. George Kapalka interviews Dr. Glenn Ally, a pioneer of the RxP movement in Louisiana. In Part 1 of their conversation, they discuss movement’s history, the political landscape surrounding the legislation, the importance of training programs, and the role of consumer advocacy groups like LaFACT. Dr. Ally further shares insights into the relationships built within the medical and legislative community that facilitated the passage of RxP legislation in Louisiana, culminating in the first prescriptions written by psychologists there in 2005.
About the Alliant MSCP program
In 1998, the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant established the nation's first postdoctoral MSCP program. Ever since, it has been at the forefront of preparing students for consulting practice and prescriptive authority (where permitted by law) in psychopharmacology. The MSCP program at Alliant is designated by the American Psychological Association (APA) as an Education and Training Program in Psychopharmacology for Prescriptive Authority.
About CSPP
Founded in 1969 as one of the nation’s first free-standing schools of professional psychology, CSPP has educated thousands of students who are now working professionals in clinical psychology, couples and family therapy, social work, and organizational psychology. Our degree programs prepare the next generation of mental health professionals and advocates to help improve access to quality care in every community.
CSPP is also well known for our powerful connections to the field of psychology and highly regarded faculty and alumni, both past and present. CSPP has a legacy of academic excellence and supporting a multicultural, diverse culture.