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Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives
This course will unpack the role the benzodiazepines and other sedatives can play in assisting a person living with dementia.
Duration
4 hours
Level
Developing,Extending,Leading
Provider
About
Delivery Mode
Online Course,
Fee for service
Yes
Accredited
No
Certificate
Yes
Provider
DTA provides education, training and resources for the Australian Workforce. Improving the health and well-being of people living with dementia and the staff who support them.
This course will explore the role that benzodiazepines and other sedatives play in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a responsive 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.
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the role of benzodiazepines and other sedatives in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a responsive behaviour.
2. Recognise the risks and common adverse effects that benzodiazepines and other sedatives carry when used in people with dementia.
3. Identify target responsive behaviours.
4. Develop an appropriate management plan.
5. Develop an appropriate withdrawal plan
Medication Management,
Residential Aged Care, Community Care, Primary Care,