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.

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 1
  • Completion time
    1 hr
  • Module duration
    1 week
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cost
    Free for Australian workers

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Module Overview

About this Module

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 changed behaviour when non-pharmacological (non-medicine) strategies have proven unsuccessful.

This is module 1 in the 2-part module series: Reducing the Use of Antipsychotic Medicines in Changed Behaviour

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, staff should be able to:

  • Describe Changed Behaviours and current evidence-based recommendations to support a person with dementia who is experiencing changed behaviours.
  • Utilise DTA resources to assist with minimising antipsychotic medications when used for changed behaviours.
  • Identify beneficial and detrimental effects associated with antipsychotic medications when used for changed behaviours.
  • Introduce a set of Dementia Training Australia (DTA) resources that may help when antipsychotic medications are considered for changed behaviours.
  • Use a case study to suggest how to use the resources.
  • Provide information regarding current recommendations for antipsychotic medication use for changed behaviours 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.

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Version history

  • Published: 04 May 2022
  • Updated: 05 May 2025
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