About this course

This course aims to expand your clinical and psychosocial knowledge and skills in assessing, supporting, and managing patients with delirium. There is a focus on reducing associated risks and adverse outcomes for these vulnerable patients. 

Who should attend?

Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Clinical Nurse Educators in various clinical settings.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Conduct risk assessment utilising standardised assessment tools to identify delirium
2. Recognising the barriers to assessing the older person and identify strategies to overcome these barriers
3. Identify and evaluate clinical risks associated with delirium
4. Develop and implement effective management plans for patient with acute confusion and delirium
5. Recognise clinical signs of polypharmacy and poor medication management, understanding impact on patient care and outcomes
6. Identify clients at risk of challenging behaviours (such as wandering or aggression) and implement appropriate risk management strategies

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