Dementia Behaviours and Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics
A self-learning experience anytime, anywhere
Course Overview
The management of behavioural disturbances in dementia involves non-pharmacologic approaches and pharmacologic treatments. This online self-learning course is designed to support Albertan family physicians in implementing behaviour assessment and management of patients with dementia, including the appropriate use of antipsychotics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing the e-learning course, you will be able to:
- Illustrate the physician’s role within a team-based approach to minimizing antipsychotic use in persons with dementia
- Evaluate key elements in the assessment and management of responsive behaviours in dementia
- Consider non-pharmacological behaviour management approaches to responsive behaviours in patients with dementia
- Recognize the unique needs of both the patient and family members in their journey to the end of life of dementia
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This online course is free for your access in our CME e-learning portal.
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CME Credits
Online modules:
This activity has been certified for up to 3.0 Mainpro+ Self-Learning credits
MOC Section 3 – 3.0 credits
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This course has received an educational grant from Alberta Health Services – Seniors Health Strategic Clinical Network, through funding made available from a grant from Alberta Health, Continuing Care Branch.
Carewest has supported Dr. Diana Turner’s time in the development of this program.
PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Diana Turner MD MSc FCFP CCFP (CoE) (Co-Chair)
Vivian Ewa MBBS, CCFP (CoE), MMedEd, FCFP, FRCP Edin
Douglas Faulder MD
Paddy Quail MBBChBAO, CCFP
Heidi Schmaltz MDCM, FRCPC, SPEC COMP – Geriatric Medicine
Mollie Cole RN, MN, GNC (C) (Co-Chair)
Chloe Burnett MSc, MEd (CME Representative)
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