Safe Medication Management in the Elderly (CPD)

Many older people in aged care take several medicines at once, and their bodies respond to those medicines differently from younger adults. This course helps you give medicines safely and notice problems before they cause harm. You will learn how ageing changes the way medicines work, how to manage high-risk medicines such as insulin, opioids, anticoagulants and psychotropics, and when to ask for a medication review. You will also learn what to do when a medication incident happens and how the multidisciplinary team works together to keep residents safe.

Safe Medication Management in the Elderly

Many older people in aged care take several medicines at once, and their bodies respond to those medicines differently from younger adults. This course helps you give medicines safely and notice problems before they cause harm.

You will learn how ageing changes the way medicines work, how to manage high-risk medicines such as insulin, opioids, anticoagulants and psychotropics, and when to ask for a medication review. You will also learn what to do when a medication incident happens and how the multidisciplinary team works together to keep residents safe.

Your price: 30.00

Quantity:

Members: $0.00

Non-Members: $30.00

Content Type: Elearning module

CPD Hours: 2.00

Created: Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Area/s of Study

Aged care
Clinical skills
Community and primary health
Medication

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