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Reducing the Use of Antipsychotic Medicines in Changed Behaviour

Learn how to create an evidence-based plan to support the minimisation of antipsychotic medication for changed behaviour, in your workplace
Suitable for people working in:
Residential aged care and Respite care

Overview

About this Course

Learn how to create an evidence-based plan to support the minimisation of antipsychotic medication for changed behaviour, in your workplace

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, staff should be able to:

  • Describe changed behaviour and evidence-based recommendations to support a person living with dementia who is experiencing a changed behaviour
  • Utilise Dementia Training Australia's (DTA) resources that may assist with minimising the use of antipsychotic medications for changed behaviour
  • Identify beneficial and detrimental effects associated with antipsychotic medications when used for changed behaviour
  • Provide appropriate support for a person living with dementia experiencing a changed behaviour
  • Contribute to the review and monitoring process once a person is commenced on antipsychotic medications

Modules

1
Understanding the Limited Role of Using Antipsychotics
2
Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics When Prescribed as a Last Resort

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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: 04 May 2022
  • Version: 1.0

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