Medication Management: Psychotropics
Course Description:
Psychotropic medications can be prescribed for older people to treat certain conditions; however, there are risks associated with their use.
This course explains what psychotropic medications are, when and why they are used, and the monitoring requirements when they are prescribed.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Define what psychotropic medications are
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Explain when and why psychotropics are used
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Identify the monitoring requirements when psychotropics are prescribed
Who is this course appropriate for:
The course is recommended for senior care staff, EN’s and RN’s working in residential care.
Continuing Professional Development Hours:
Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.
You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions. If you wish to extend your learning and earn up to an additional 7 CPD hours, you may download the extension exercise which is attached to this course.
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