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3.03 | PRESCRIBER AND DISPENSER TRAINING - Quetiapine

 

MODULE NAME:Quetiapine
MODULE CODE:L3.3 - 6
COURSE NAME:PRESCRIBER AND DISPENSER TRAINING
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 3 - AOD Treatment Specific Practice
TARGET AUDIENCE:All prescribers and dispensers.
MODULE TYPE:Elective
MODULE AIM:This module provides participants with the theoretical understanding of the evidence behind off-label prescribing of quetiapine. It will assist the practitioner in managing patients who have been prescribed quetiapine for off-label use including identifying and managing long-term risks of quetiapine use.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • Summarise the current evidence for off-label use of quetiapine.
  • Demonstrate safe prescribing and cessation of off-label use of quetiapine.
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of quetiapine withdrawal.
  • Identify specific precautions and contraindications relating to quetiapine prescribing.
  • Demonstrate appropriate management of patients prescribed quetiapine including monitoring for side effects.  
LENGTH:1 hour
CPD:Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LIST:Available here
LAST UPDATED:February 2023