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Overview
About the course
This Antipsychotics Essentials course at Middlesex University aims to develop your knowledge and skills in providing safe care and clinical management of mental health service users taking antipsychotic medications.
It is designed particularly for staff who experience client contact and who are looking to enhance their practice, specifically those with a limited knowledge of how medications used in the treatment and management of psychosis, schizophrenia work (including clinical benefits and side effects).
Programme Structure
By the end of the session, you should be able to:- Describe neuronal physiology, neurotransmission, and relevance to symptomatology of psychosis
- Discuss biochemical theories posted in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia
- Discuss pharmacotherapeutics of antipsychotic drugs and relevance in the treatment and management of psychosis
- Outline indications for use of Antipsychotics
- Outline and discuss side effects and management
- Discuss best practice regarding medication and physical health management
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This training benefits all health professionals (registered nurses, social workers, psychologists, student nurses, nurse prescribers, nursing associates, and health care support workers) involved in providing care for people with mental illness taking antipsychotic medication.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents120 GBP / full≈ 120 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents120 GBP / full≈ 120 GBP / full
Additional Details
- £60 half day, £120 full day
Funding
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