PDAS: Demystifying Antipsychotics and Antidepressants in Older Persons

Description

This one-hour session will cover the following:
- use in cognitive decline
- changing agents
- length of treatment
- general considerations of these medications in Older persons

Trainers

Karen Samuel (Older Persons Specialist Psychiatry Pharmacist) — Alfred Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH), Manager Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service (PDAS)

Eligibility criteria

These are free events designed for members of the public clinical mental health workforce in Victoria, (staff employed at Area Mental Health Services, Forensicare or mental health staff from RCH) and lived experience workforces (LEW) working in either public clinical or community mental health state-funded roles. Other workforce in partner organisations, such as AOD organisations or ACCHOs, may sometimes be eligible.

Categories: Working with older persons, Understanding and responding to physical health needs
Disciplines: Allied Health, Medical, Nursing
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Older Persons

Monday 20 May 2024
14:00 to 15:00 Add to calendar

Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

Provided by Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL)

For further information contact

cmhl.events@cmhl.org.au

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