Aged Care Essentials

Psychotropic medication management

 Approximately 30 minutes
 Released Sept 2026
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Dr. Irene Stein provides a comprehensive overview of Psychotropic Medication Management in aged care as established across the Aged Care Act 2024, Aged Care Rules 2025, and Standard 5 (Clinical Care) of the Aged Care Quality Standards. Designed for aged care workers, clinical leaders, registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and care staff, this training equips your team to identify psychotropic medication classes, understand appropriate use and side-effect risks, navigate restrictive practice and informed consent requirements, maintain required documentation such as Behaviour Support Plans, and comply with strict governance and reporting obligations.

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 Dr Irene Stein

Why is this course essential for your organisation?

Managing psychotropic medications safely is critical to regulatory compliance and delivering high-quality, person-centred care. This course ensures your team is equipped to minimise clinical risks, adhere to legislative standards, and safeguard resident rights.
 Regulatory compliance
Align your practice with the Aged Care Act 2024, Aged Care Rules 2025, and Standard 5 (Clinical Care) of the Aged Care Quality Standards
Reduce risk
Understand the risks, side effects, and strict consent and Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) requirements when psychotropics are used as chemical restraint.
 Governance & transparency
Equip staff with the knowledge to accurately document, monitor, and report medication usage across internal committees and the National Quality Indicator Program.
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What you will learn

Gain practical skills and clinical clarity to manage psychotropic medications safely, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver person-centred care.
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Medication identification and classification

Identify the core classes of psychotropic medications used in aged care—including antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics, hypnotics, anticonvulsants, anti-dementia drugs, and opioids—and understand their specific indications and common side-effect risks.

Restrictive Practice & informed consent

Recognise when psychotropics constitute chemical restraint and navigate requirements for informed consent, substitute decision-maker engagement, and non-pharmacological alternatives.

Behaviour Support Plans & Compliance

Master documentation standards under the Aged Care Rules, including developing comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and maintaining precise evidence before PRN administration.

Monitoring & governance reporting

Implement multidisciplinary medication reviews, manage a Psychotropic Register, and maintain reporting across clinical governance committees and the National Quality Indicator Program.
YOUR FACILITATOR

Meet Your Expert Facilitator

Dr. Irene Stein is a highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the aged care sector. Her extensive contributions have significantly shaped the landscape of Australian care.

Dr. Stein has held key leadership positions throughout her career, including Director of Care, Business Development Manager, and Manager of Policy and Research. She also served as an Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Wollongong, further solidifying her expertise in the field.

Dr. Irene Stein also holds an Honorary Fellow position at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, showcasing her ongoing commitment to education and research.

Dr Irene Stein

Regulatory and Operations SME

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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