Aged Care Essentials

Psychotropic Medication Management

 Approximately 30 minutes
 Released Aug 2025
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Our new Psychotropic Medication Management course is a vital training program designed to equip aged care professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and deliver a high standard of person-centred care. Akanksha Bernard provides clear guidance on the core principles of managing these medications effectively and transparently.

Looking to train your team? You can purchase multiple licenses directly at checkout and then send invitations directly to your team members for immediate access. 
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Presented by Akanksha Bernard

Why is this course essential for your organisation?

The landscape of aged care is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. The new Aged Care Act 2024 and the Aged Care Quality Standards place a critical focus on accountability, transparency, and high-quality, person-centred care. This course is a crucial tool for all aged care personnel, from direct care workers to executive teams, as everyone has a role to play in fostering a safe environment. You will also learn the critical importance of obtaining informed consent.

Ready to elevate your organisation’s safety and transparency? 
  Ensure compliance
The new legislation and Aged Care Rules 2025 explicitly outline obligations related to restrictive practices, including the use of chemical restraints, and require detailed record-keeping and reporting. This course provides the information to assist your team in meeting these requirements, including the requirement for a psychotropic register to ensure transparency and accountability.
 Mitigate risks
Psychotropic medications carry significant risks and potential side effects, such as an increased propensity for falls, drowsiness, and dependency. This course will empower your team with the knowledge to identify these risks and implement effective monitoring strategies to safeguard the well-being of individuals.
  Promote clinical governance
and quality care
The Aged Care Standards place a strong emphasis on clinical care. Our training enables your team to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to medication management, ensuring a primary focus on non-pharmacological interventions and the use of psychotropics only as a last resort. A key part of the course involves understanding when the use of psychotropic medication is considered a chemical restraint and the specific documentation required, such as a Behaviour Support Plan. 
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What you will learn

This session will guide your team through the core components of psychotropic medication management in the aged care context, aligning with the latest regulatory changes.
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Identifying psychotropic medications

Learn about the different types of these medications, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics/hypnotics, anticonvulsants, anti-dementia medications, and opioids.

Appropriate use and management

Discuss the proper clinical application of these medications, with an emphasis on minimising risks and adverse effects.

Documentation and reporting

Understand the legal and regulatory requirements for documenting and reporting on the use of psychotropic medications, including the psychotropic register.

Restrictive practices and behaviour support

Explore how psychotropic medications may be categorised as restrictive practices and the essential role of Behaviour Support Plans.

Consent

Understand the necessity of obtaining informed consent from the individual or their substitute decision-maker before administering psychotropic medication.

Practical Application for Every Role

Translating principles into practice for every team member, from direct care workers to the governing body, ensuring alignment with the Aged Care Code of Conduct.
Your facilitator

Meet Your Expert Facilitator

This course is facilitated by Akanksha Bernard, a Specialist Consultant in Operations, Clinical, and Compliance. With a passion for mentoring and training the aged care workforce, Akanksha brings a wealth of practical experience in managing residential aged care services. Her work is focused on empowering staff and organisations to achieve high-quality, person-centred care.

Akanksha Bernard

 Specialist Consultant in Operations, Clinical, and Compliance

Group Enrolment

Looking to train your team? You can purchase multiple licenses directly at checkout and then send invitations directly to your team members for immediate access. Alternatively, if you would like to pay via invoice, please click the button below to submit an enquiry. Our team will get back to you within 2 business days with an invoice and payment instructions.

Bespoke Training

We also offer bespoke training and workshops, tailored to your organisation's specific requirements. If you would like to discuss this option further, please click the button below to reach out to our team. Our team will get back to you within 2 business days to learn more about your requirements and how we can help you.
 

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