Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives
By Dementia Training Australia
- Enhanced Practice
- 4 hours
- Online Course
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.
Domains:
Behaviour
Location:
nationally
Cost:
fully-subsidised
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) :
4 hours
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, staff should be able to:
- Describe the role of benzodiazepines and other sedatives in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a changed behaviour.
- Recognise the risks and common adverse effects that benzodiazepines and other sedatives carry when used in people with dementia.
- Identify target changed behaviours.
- Develop an appropriate management plan.
- Develop an appropriate withdrawal plan.
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