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Decoding Delirium

Delirium is a serious medical condition producing sudden and often severe changes in a person’s mental function. A person typically has difficulty thinking clearly, maintaining focus or attention, and may appear confused or disorientated. Delirium needs to be recognised early and managed promptly.
Suitable for people working in:
All care settings

Overview

About this Course

In this course, you will learn how to recognise, prevent and mange the symptoms of delirium within residential and community-based aged care.

Additionally, the course examines how to recognise the differences between delirium, depression and dementia, and how they may co-exist in individuals.

This course is comprised of three modules:

1. Delirium: The Basics

2. Recognising and Responding to Delirium

3. Prevention

Learning Outcomes

Course Outcomes After this course you will be able to:

  • Explain what delirium is and how to recognise it
  • Identify common risk factors for delirium
  • Identify a range of interventions that prevent delirium
  • Monitor for changes in behaviour, cognition, physical condition and function
  • Outline how to screen and assess for delirium in aged care settings
  • Explain the importance of family involvement and getting to know the person

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Benefits of Learning with DTA

  • Increase your knowledge of dementia
  • Ongoing access to review course content
  • Real life examples to help you put knowledge into practice
  • Learn anytime, anywhere

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Version history

  • Published: 01 Feb 2024
  • Version: 1.0

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