Introduction to Appropriate Use of Benzodiazepines and Other Sedatives

Learn to balance the risks and benefits of using benzodiazepines and other sedatives in people 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
  • Platform
    DTA 1.0
  • Module 1
  • 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

This module explores the role benzodiazepines and other sedatives play in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a responsive behaviour. Throughout this module you will learn to balance the risks and benefits of using benzodiazepines and other sedatives in people living with dementia, and explore the current guidelines to support future prescribing if deemed necessary.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, staff should be able to:

  • Describe the role of benzodiazepines and other sedatives in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a responsive behaviour.
  • Recognise the risks that benzodiazepines and other sedatives carry when used in people with dementia and identify common adverse effects.
  • Identify the indications which benzodiazepines may be prescribed for.

Module Details

Continuing Professional Development

A completion certificate for CPD credit is awarded upon successful completion of this module.

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: 12 Jul 2024
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