Antipsychotics Essentials

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).

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

Learning and teaching

This course is taught via synchronous online delivery using a web-based learning and teaching platform (e.g. MS teams, Kaltura new row, Adobe Connect, Zoom).

The content on the day will be delivered via a mixture of PowerPoint presentation, small group exercise and discussions, group feedback and recap/quiz.

How to apply

Download an enquiry form and for more information on the application process. Applications to this module should be made directly to the university, apply for a CPD module or programme.