Appropriate use of Antipsychotics when Prescribed as a Restrictive Practice

In this module you will continue to work through the case study to illustrate a suggested approach for introducing, monitoring and withdrawing a regular antipsychotic.

This module is part of the course(s):
Suitable for people working in:
Residential Aged Care and Respite Care
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  • Tier
    Enhanced Practice
  • Module 2
  • Completion time
    30 mins
  • Module duration
    1 week
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cost
    Free for Australian workers
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Module Overview

About this Module

This module is divided into three sections:

  • 1

    Starting an antipsychotic medication

    • Continuing with the case study, this section explores a process that may assist when starting an antipsychotic medication.
  • 2

    Monitoring an antipsychotic medication

    • Continuing with the case study, this section suggests a process to monitor an antipsychotic medication.
  • 3

    Withdrawing an antipsychotic medication.

    • Continuing with the case study, this section suggests a process to withdraw an antipsychotic medication.

Prerequisites

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

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, staff should be able to:

  • Identify beneficial and detrimental effects associated with antipsychotic medications when used for responsive behaviours.
  • Contribute to the review and monitoring process once a person is commenced on antipsychotic medications.

Module Details

Continuing Professional Development

A completion certificate for CPD credit is awarded upon 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:

  • Bronwen Wright, Medication Management Consultant, Project Pharmacist Officer, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
  • Katrina Fyfe, Manager, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
  • Andrew Stafford, Director, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
  • Kate Fulford, Medication Management Consultant, Project Pharmacist Officer, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia

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Version history

  • Published: 04 May 2022
  • Updated: 03 Jul 2024
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