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Introduction to appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives
This module the role benzodiazepines and other sedatives play in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a responsive behaviour.
Duration
1 hour
Level
Developing
Provider
About
Delivery Mode
Online Module,
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 module explores the role benzodiazepines and other sedatives play in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a responsive behaviour. Throughout this module you will learn to balance the risks and benefits of using benzodiazepines and other sedatives in people living with dementia, and explore the current guidelines to support future prescribing if deemed necessary.
By completing this module, 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 that benzodiazepines and other sedatives carry when used in people with dementia and identify common adverse effects.
3. Identify the indications which benzodiazepines may be prescribed for.
Medication Management,
Residential Aged Care, Community Care, Primary Care,