Behavioural gerontology training
Reducing the use of antipsychotic medication through behavioural interventions
Behaviour analysts can play an important role in dementia care by helping services understand and prevent distressed behaviours before medication becomes the default response.
This page preserves information from PACT’s previous CEU course on reducing the use of antipsychotic medication in dementia care through behavioural interventions. The original Kajabi-hosted course checkout is not currently being recreated.
PACT can still discuss behavioural gerontology training, dementia care consultancy, supervision and bespoke resources for clinicians, care providers and behaviour analysts interested in this area.
BCBAs: the missing link in dementia care
Many people living with dementia are prescribed antipsychotic medication for behavioural issues, even where non-pharmacological behavioural approaches should be considered. Behaviour analysts already have tools that can help services understand function, context, prevention and intervention.
Learn
How behaviour analytic principles can be applied to reduce unnecessary medication use and support better dementia care outcomes.
Gain
Specialist behavioural gerontology knowledge that can help BCBAs and other professionals work more effectively in an under-served field.
Discover
How to provide care that respects the dignity, comfort and needs of the person living with dementia.
What this topic covered
The previous course focused on practical and ethical behavioural alternatives to unnecessary antipsychotic medication use in dementia care.
- The use of antipsychotics in dementia care from a behavioural perspective
- The four-term contingency and breakdowns in dementia care
- Common behavioural functions in dementia care
- Behavioural interventions in dementia care
- Functional behaviour assessment in dementia care
- Behavioural interventions instead of medication
- Staff training and implementation
- Ethical and practical considerations
- Early warning signs and prevention
Who is this for?
BCBAs looking to expand their impact in healthcare settings, behavioural specialists working in healthcare, aged care or residential care, and clinicians interested in evidence-based alternatives to unnecessary antipsychotic medication use.
Previous CEU format
The original course was previously advertised as ACE accredited and worth 1 CEU. Because the Kajabi course platform is being retired, anyone needing current CEU or certificate availability should contact PACT before relying on previous course information.
Why learn from PACT?
Dr Emma Williams is a BCBA-D, UKBA(Cert), consultant, speaker and trainer with over 27 years of experience in care and behaviour analysis. She founded Positive Ageing Consultancy & Training and EmWill Care to support innovation in dementia behaviour support.
PACT’s work focuses on bringing behaviourally informed, compassionate and practical support into dementia care settings, including support for care providers, families, clinicians and behaviour analysts.
Previous learner feedback
“I am one of 3 BCBAs in a nursing home setting and I found this content to be a great reminder of the importance of ethical decision-making as a behavior analyst. I also appreciated the article that was provided. I am going to share it with our leadership team.”
Interested in behavioural alternatives in dementia care?
Contact PACT to discuss training, consultancy, supervision or bespoke support around distressed behaviour, functional assessment and reducing unnecessary medication use.