e-Learning

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.  

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.

This program was co-developed with the Alberta Health Services - Seniors Health Strategic Clinical Network, and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity, and balance.

PLANNING COMMITTEE:

Loraine Barnes MHA, RN, BScN, CHE (Co-Chair)
Diana Turner MD MSc FCFP CCFP (CoE) (Co-Chair)
Vivian Ewa MBBS, CCFP (CoE), MMedEd, FCFP, FRCP Edin
Patrick Quail MBBChBAO, CCFP
Heidi Schmaltz MDCM, FRCPC
Utkarsh Subnis PhD, MBBS (CME Representative)