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Overview
This training in Antipsychotics Essentials at Middlesex University 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.
Course content
- This study day aims to develop your knowledge and skills in providing safe care and clinical management of mental health service users taking antipsychotic medications. 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
Disciplines
Nursing View 32 other Short Courses in Nursing in United KingdomAcademic 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 one-day training which explores the basics of how Antipsychotic medications work, is designed for a wide range of health and social care professionals who experience client contact in any capacity.
Tuition Fee
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International
120 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 120 GBP for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
120 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 120 GBP for the full programme during 1 days.
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