Appropriate Use of Benzodiazepines and Other Sedatives

This course will explore the role that benzodiazepines and other sedatives play in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a changed behaviour. The course will highlight the risks associated with using benzodiazepines and other sedatives, discuss the situations when benzodiazepines and other sedatives may be helpful in supporting a person with dementia and, discuss the prescribing guidelines and durations of therapy in these circumstances.

Suitable for people working in:
Residential Aged Care, Primary Care and Community Care
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Online course

  • Tier
    Enhanced Practice
  • Completion time
    4 hrs
  • Course duration
    8 weeks
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cost
    Free for Australian workers

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The name of this focus area is changing from "Responsive Behaviours" to "Changed Behaviour". You may see both terms while we transition our content to Changed Behaviour.

Course Overview

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, staff should be able to:

  • Describe the role of benzodiazepines and other sedatives in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a changed behaviour.
  • Recognise the risks and common adverse effects that benzodiazepines and other sedatives carry when used in people with dementia.
  • Identify target changed behaviours.
  • Develop an appropriate management plan.
  • Develop an appropriate withdrawal plan.

Modules

Learn about the target responsive behaviours that benzodiazepines and other sedative medications are commonly prescribed for.
Work through two case studies to develop an appropriate plan for managing a benzodiazepine and/or other sedative medication prescribed for...
Work through two case studies to develop an appropriate plan for withdrawing a benzodiazepine and/or other sedative medication for a...

Course Details

Continuing Professional Development

Completion of this course provides 4 hours of continuing professional development. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion.

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Version history

  • Published: 30 Mar 2021
  • Updated: 10 Jul 2024
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