Introduction to appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives
1 hr
2 weeks
Cost free
Certificate of Completion
Learn to balance the risks and benefits of using benzodiazepines and other sedatives in people living with dementia.
Suitable for people working in:
Residential Care, Primary Care, Community Care
This module is part of the course:
Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives
Introduction to appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives
This is module 1 in the 4 part module series: Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives.
Other modules in this series:
Module 2: Target responsive behaviours
Prerequisite: You must first complete module 1
Module 3: Developing a management plan
Prerequisite: You must first complete module 1 and 2
Module 4: Developing a withdrawal plan
Prerequisite: You must first complete module 1, 2 and 3
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.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module you should be able to:
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Describe the role of benzodiazepines and other sedatives in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a responsive behaviour.
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Recognise the risks that benzodiazepines and other sedatives carry when used in people with dementia and identify common adverse effects.
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Identify the indications which benzodiazepines may be prescribed for.
Continuing Professional Development
A completion certificate for CPD credit is awarded upon successful completion of this module.
Acknowledgements
Dementia Training Australia is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Dementia and Aged Care Services Fund, funded by the Australian Government.
This eLearning program was developed by Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia.
The following people are specifically acknowledged for their contribution:
Resource development
- Bronwen Wright
- Andrew Stafford
- Ellie Newman
- Kate Fulford
- Melissa Morley
- San San Tan
Review and feedback
- Katrina Fyfe
- Adrian Moody
- Margaret Winbolt
- Elizabeth Miles
- Donna Moore
- Catherine Ross
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Version history
| Published: | 04 May 2021 |
| Updated: | 15 Aug 2023 |
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