Popular topics: Behaviour

Many DTA training items touch on the topic of responsive behaviours (known clinically as BPSD). Tagged resources and courses focus on aspects of addressing and preventing these behaviours and mood disturbances in people with dementia.

Browse our courses, modules, resources, articles and events tagged with: Behaviour

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Target responsive behaviours

Learn about the target responsive behaviours that benzodiazepines and other sedative medications are commonly prescribed for.

Supporting Aged Care Quality Standard:

1 3
This module is part of the course(s):
Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives
Suitable for people working in:
Residential Aged Care, Primary Care and Community Care
Enhanced Practice
Module 2
1 hr

Online module

Developing a withdrawal plan

Work through two case studies to develop an appropriate plan for withdrawing a benzodiazepine and/or other sedative medication for a person living with dementia.

Supporting Aged Care Quality Standard:

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This module is part of the course(s):
Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives
Suitable for people working in:
Residential Aged Care, Primary Care and Community Care
Enhanced Practice
Module 4
1 hr

Online course

Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives

This course will explore the role that benzodiazepines and other sedatives play in supporting a person with dementia experiencing a changed behaviour. The course will highlight the risks associated with using benzodiazepines and other sedatives, discuss the situations when benzodiazepines and other sedatives may be helpful in supporting a person with dementia and, discuss the prescribing guidelines and durations of therapy in these circumstances.
Suitable for people working in:
Residential Aged Care, Primary Care and Community Care
Enhanced Practice
Online course
4 hrs
Certificate
Free
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Identifying and collecting information

Introducing the key questions and practices that are part of a comprehensive behaviour assessment, with a focus on vocally disruptive behaviour (VDB).

Supporting Aged Care Quality Standard:

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This module is part of the course(s):
Understanding changed behaviour
Suitable for people working in:
Residential Aged Care, Community Care, Mixed and Respite Care
Enhanced Practice
Module 2
30 mins

Online course

Understanding changed behaviour

Increase your knowledge of caring for a person experiencing dementia-related changed behaviour and explore how people with dementia may express their needs through behaviour, rather than word.
Suitable for people working in:
All care settings
Foundational
Online course
3 hrs 30 mins
Certificate
Free
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A practical approach to managing dementia in General Practice

This module discusses the dementia trajectory and provides management strategies for the different stages of the disease. Templates for GP management plans for the different stages are provided
This module is part of the course(s):
Demystifying Dementia
Suitable for people working in:
Primary Care
Foundational
Module 3
1 hr