Developing a Management Plan

Work through two case studies to develop an appropriate plan for managing a benzodiazepine and/or other sedative medication prescribed for a person living with dementia.

This module is part of the course(s):
Suitable for people working in:
Residential Aged Care, Primary Care and Community Care
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Online Module

  • Tier
    Enhanced Practice
  • Module 3
  • Completion time
    1 hr
  • Module duration
    2 weeks
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cost
    Free for Australian workers

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Module Overview

About this Module

In this module you will work through case studies, involving a person experiencing each of the target responsive behaviours. For each case study you will develop a management plan to help support the person.

Prerequisites

Before undertaking this module you will need to complete the following:

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, staff should be able to:

  • Recognise the three suggested stages involved in a management plan when supporting a person experiencing a target changed behaviour.
  • Describe non-pharmacological strategies that may be used to support people living with dementia.
  • Explain the review and monitoring process once a person is prescribed a benzodiazepine and/or other sedative medications.

Module Details

Continuing Professional Development

This module is part of the course: Appropriate Use of Benzodiazepines and Other Sedatives. For CPD information relating to this module specifically, please refer to the course overview.

Acknowledgements

Dementia Training Australia is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Dementia and Aged Care Services Fund, funded by the Australian Government.

This eLearning program was developed by Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia.

The following people are specifically acknowledged for their contribution:

Resource development

  • Bronwen Wright
  • Andrew Stafford
  • Ellie Newman
  • Kate Fulford
  • Melissa Morley
  • San San Tan

Review and feedback

  • Katrina Fyfe
  • Adrian Moody
  • Margaret Winbolt
  • Elizabeth Miles
  • Donna Moore
  • Catherine Ross

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Version history

  • Published: 04 May 2021
  • Updated: 30 Jan 2025
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