Amends TCA Title 63.
Tennessee SB0849 amends Title 63 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require the boards of medical examiners, osteopathic examination, and psychology to develop and offer an optional course in maternal mental health as part of continuing education for licensed healthcare professionals. This bill affects physicians in pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and psychiatry, as well as psychologists, by mandating that the course cover best practices in screening, the range of maternal mental health disorders, evidence-based treatment options, and guidelines for when to consult with a psychiatrist. Additionally, the boards must periodically update the curriculum to reflect new research and accept course completion as credit toward continuing education requirements.
Tennessee SB0849 amends Title 63 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require the boards of medical examiners, osteopathic examination, and psychology to develop and offer an optional course in maternal mental health as part of continuing education for licensed healthcare professionals. This bill affects physicians in pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, and psychiatry, as well as psychologists, by mandating that the course cover best practices in screening, the range of maternal mental health disorders, evidence-based treatment options, and guidelines for when to consult with a psychiatrist. Additionally, the boards must periodically update the curriculum to reflect new research and accept course completion as credit toward continuing education requirements.
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