About this course

The Positive Behaviour Support course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to identify and manage behavioural challenges linked to various physical and mental health conditions. It promotes a person-centred approach, focusing on understanding individual needs and implementing strategies to reduce behavioural issues. The course includes practical scenarios, functional analysis methods, and de-escalation techniques to enhance support and care quality.

Learning objectives

• Identify the different physical and mental health conditions that can lead to behavioural challenges and adopt a person-centred approach.

• Outline strategies that include de-escalation techniques to minimise behavioural challenges.

• Recognise the reasons for behaviours which challenge and understand the underlying causes.

On completing this course you will

• Be able to identify and understand the physical and mental health conditions that contribute to behavioural challenges.

• Implement person-centred approaches to care, focusing on individual needs and preferences.

• Utilise functional analysis to determine the causes of challenging behaviours and develop appropriate interventions.

• Apply effective de-escalation techniques to manage and reduce behavioural incidents.

• Recognise and address the emotional and physical factors that contribute to behavioural issues.

This course is suitable for

• Healthcare professionals working with individuals who have behavioural challenges.

• Caregivers and family members of individuals with physical or mental health conditions.

• Social workers and support staff in residential and community care settings.

• Anyone interested in understanding and managing challenging behaviours using person-centred approaches.