| MODULE NAME: | Benzodiazepine withdrawal management |
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| MODULE CODE: | L2.6 - 6/7 |
| COURSE NAME: | WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT |
| LEARNING LEVEL: | Level 2 – Core AOD Skills |
| TARGET AUDIENCE: | All AOD and Mental Health and SEWB Workers |
| MODULE TYPE: | Elective |
| MODULE AIM: | The aim of this module is to provide an overview of the benzodiazepine withdrawal state, and to equip learners with strategies and tools for supporting individuals experiencing benzodiazepine withdrawal. N.B. For specialist withdrawal management training tailored for nurses and other medical staff, please access our face-to-face and online workshops. |
| LEARNING OUTCOMES: | By the end of this module, learners will be able to: • describe the neurobiology and symptomology of benzodiazepine withdrawal • describe treatment options for managing benzodiazepine withdrawal. |
| LENGTH: | 30 minutes |
| CPD: | Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. |
| REFERENCE LIST: | The full reference list for this module is available on request. |
| LAST UPDATED: | February 2024 |