(RN/LVN) Reducing Antipsychotic Drug Use in Long-term Care Facilities

Upon completion of this activity, healthcare providers will:

• Be familiar with The Needs and Experiences of People with Dementia
• Be familiar with non-pharmacological methods of Managing Behavioral Symptoms
• Be familiar with the Pharmacological Treatment of Dementia
• Understand Long-Term Care Regulations related to Anti-psychotic medications
• Understand The Nurse’s Role in Reducing Antipsychotic Use in Long-Term Care

Accreditation Statement: This activity has received continuing professional nursing education accreditation from the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Once successful completion has been verified, a Certificate of Successful Completion will be awarded for 1.5 contact hours.