Understanding the Limited Role of Using Antipsychotics
In this module you will be introduced to some DTA resources and a case study that suggests ways to support a person with dementia who is experiencing a responsive behaviour when non-pharmacological (non-medicine) strategies have proven unsuccessful.
Online Module
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TierEnhanced Practice
Levels of Learning
Tier 1: Introductory
Tier 2: Foundational
Tier 3: Enhanced Practice
Tier 4: Advanced Practice
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Module 1
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Completion time1 hr
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Module duration1 week
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Certificate of completion
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CostFree for Australian workers
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Module Overview
About this Module
This module is divided into three sections:
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Dementia and responsive behaviours
- This section introduces the fundamentals of dementia and responsive behaviours.
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DTA’s medication management resources
- This section introduces a set of DTA medication management resources.
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Case study: Mr Derek Rix
- This section will introduce our case study, Mr Derek Rix.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, staff should be able to:
- Describe Changed Behaviour and current evidence-based recommendations to support a person with dementia who is experiencing changed behaviour.
- Utilise DTA resources to assist with minimising antipsychotic medications when used for changed behaviour.
- Identify beneficial and detrimental effects associated with antipsychotic medications when used for changed behaviour.
- Introduce a set of Dementia Training Australia (DTA) resources that may help when antipsychotic medications are considered for changed behaviour.
- Use a case study to suggest how to use the resources.
- Provide information regarding current recommendations for antipsychotic medication use for changed behaviour when all other non-pharmacological (non-medicine strategies) have been unsuccessful.
Module Details
Continuing Professional Development
This module is part of the course: Minimising Use of Antipsychotic Medications for Responsive Behaviour. 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:
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Bronwen Wright, Medication Management Consultant, Project Pharmacist Officer, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
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Katrina Fyfe, Manager, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
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Andrew Stafford, Director, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
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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: 07 Apr 2025
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