Learn how to look, listen and investigate pain in people living with dementia who are unable to verbalise their discomfort or pain.
Course Overview
About this Course
This online course is designed for community pharmacists to develop clinical skills that can be used in evaluating medication management strategies for people living with dementia. You will explore ways in which community pharmacists can improve their ability to meet the needs of people living with dementia and their family carers.
This course consists of 5 modules:
- Introduction and Case Study
Work through a case study to exemplify why pharmacies need to become more dementia friendly. - The Dementia Friendly Pharmacy
Explore the ways in which community pharmacies can improve their ability to meet the needs of family carers of people living with dementia. - Medication Management
Investigate the medications used in the management of some of the symptoms of dementia. - Medications Which Should Be Used With Caution
Learn about the medications which should be used with caution in people living with dementia. - Case Study
Review what you have learnt throughout the lesson by working through a case study of a wife caring for her husband with dementia.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, staff should be able to:
- Describe the role of community pharmacy in assisting family carers of people living with dementia.
- Explain the principles of a dementia-friendly pharmacy and the steps to becoming dementia-friendly.
- Evaluate and promote the appropriate use of medications frequently used to support people with dementia.
- Identify medications to be avoided in people living with dementia.
Course Details
Continuing Professional Development
This activity has been accredited for 3 hours of Group 1 CPD (or 3 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 3 hours of Group 2 CPD (or 6 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
Accreditation number: CX24071
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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: 09 Aug 2019
- Updated: 14 Mar 2025
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