Courses

Nurses are uniquely placed to notice changes that may indicate dementia. In this e-learning you will gain insights to empower you to act early and make a difference for patients presenting for care.

The aim of this course is to demonstrate how Individual practitioners can utilise the National Dementia Education and Training Standards Framework (NDETSF) to assist with their professional development, by identifying dementia specific training needs, to enable them to provide safe quality dementia care.

Delirium is a serious medical condition producing sudden and often severe changes in a person’s mental function. A person typically has difficulty thinking clearly, maintaining focus or attention, and may appear confused or disorientated. Delirium needs to be recognised early and managed promptly.

This course will explore the role that benzodiazepines and other sedatives play in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a changed behaviour. The course will highlight the risks associated with using benzodiazepines and other sedatives, discuss the situations when benzodiazepines and other sedatives may be helpful in supporting a person with dementia and, discuss the prescribing guidelines and durations of therapy in these circumstances.

Explore the most up to date advice on dementia in the General Practice setting. Various health professionals share their knowledge, experience and insights in dementia research, education and care.

A practical and step-wise approach to improving your knowledge, skills and confidence in recognising, diagnosing and managing dementia in the general practice setting.

Explore the ways in which community pharmacies can improve their ability to meet the needs of family carers of people living with dementia.