Online dementia course
Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives
4 hrs
8 weeks
Cost free
Certificate of Completion
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.
Suitable for people working in:
Residential Care, Primary Care, Community Care
DTA currently uses different terms for behaviour. We will be progressively moving to the term Changed Behaviour in all our content.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, you will 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.
In this course, you will complete the following modules:
Module 1
Introduction to appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives
Learn to balance the risks and benefits of using benzodiazepines and other sedatives in people living with dementia.
Module 2
Learn about the target responsive behaviours that benzodiazepines and other sedative medications are commonly prescribed for.
Module 3
Work through two case studies to develop an appropriate plan for managing a benzodiazepine and/or other sedative medication prescribed for...
Module 4
Work through two case studies to develop an appropriate plan for withdrawing a benzodiazepine and/or other sedative medication for a...
Continuing Professional Development
Completion of this course provides 4 hours of continuing professional development. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion.
Benefits of learning with DTA
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Increase your knowledge of dementia
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Ongoing access to review course content
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Real life examples to help you put knowledge into practice
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Learn anytime, anywhere
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Phone and Tablet friendly
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Certificate of Completion
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Cost Free for Learners
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Easily Accessible
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Continued professional development
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Learn based on your area of interest
Getting started
After enrolment, your course will appear in your Dashboard under My Enrolments. You will also receive an email with instructions to get started.
Learning with DTA
Online courses contain modules that have been grouped together based on their topic area. Each module within a course must be completed and in the defined order.
Modules can be completed individually and in any order. You may choose to complete any module, based on your areas of interest.
Some modules may have prerequisites. If a module has a prerequisite you’ll need to complete that first to ensure you have the essential prior knowledge required. Modules with a prerequisite will be clearly marked.
A Certificate of completion is awarded on successful completion of a DTA course or module. You may use this certificate toward your Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Access your Certificates in your Dashboard.
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Version history
| Published: | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Updated: | 25 Jul 2023 |
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