Appropriate use of antipsychotics when prescribed as a restrictive practice
30 mins
1 week
Cost free
Certificate of Completion
In this module you will continue to work through the case study to illustrate a suggested approach for introducing, monitoring and withdrawing a regular antipsychotic.
This module has prerequisite requirements
Suitable for people working in:
Residential Care, Respite Care
This module is part of the course:
Minimising use of antipsychotic medications for responsive behaviour
Appropriate use of antipsychotics when prescribed as a restrictive practice
Prerequisites
Before undertaking this module you will need to complete the following:
This module is divided into three sections:
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Starting an antipsychotic medication
- Continuing with the case study, this section explores a process that may assist when starting an antipsychotic medication.
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Monitoring an antipsychotic medication
- Continuing with the case study, this section suggests a process to monitor an antipsychotic medication.
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Withdrawing an antipsychotic medication.
- Continuing with the case study, this section suggests a process to withdraw an antipsychotic medication.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module you should be able to:
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Identify beneficial and detrimental effects associated with antipsychotic medications when used for responsive behaviours
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Contribute to the review and monitoring process once a person is commenced on antipsychotic medications
Continuing Professional Development
A completion certificate for CPD credit is awarded upon 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:
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Bronwen Wright, Medication Management Consultant, Project Pharmacist Officer, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
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Katrina Fyfe, Manager, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
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Andrew Stafford, Director, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
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Kate Fulford, Medication Management Consultant, Project Pharmacist Officer, Dementia Training Australia, University of Western Australia
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Version history
| Published: | 04 May 2022 |
| Updated: | 14 Jul 2023 |
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