This course is online and the start date is flexible
Distance Learning
Part-Time
Duration This course is online and the start date is flexible
Health Services
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges - Level 2
Our FREE 12 week online courses are a great way to gain a nationally recognised qualification across a number of sectors. These courses enable to you to study flexibly and plan your learning at times that work best for you; whatever your goals. For further details about the course and the content, please click 'Course Description' below.
You have to be aged 19+ at the start of the academic year (31st August) to study this course
Please note that we are currently unable to fund applicants who live in the Cambridge and Peterborough local authority this academic year
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Course Description
Explore the concept of behaviour that challenges, including why people behave the way they do and develop skills to manage challenging behaviour in an appropriate way. Learn the causes and impact of challenging behaviours, providing both an individual or an employer with skills to proactively manage challenges and support positive behaviour. Skills in this provide employment opportunities in Health and Social Care roles as well as providing suitable training for those working in Education.
What will I study on this course?
Unit 1: Understand behaviour that challenges Learn about how behaviour can be perceived as challenging and discover the underlying issues that affect behaviour. Discover the impact challenging behaviour can have on others.
Unit 2: Understand how to support positive behaviour Identify behavioural changes and triggers that may escalate behaviour. Consider strategies and support plans that can promote positive behaviour. Throughout this unit, gain an understanding of legislation that protects the rights of the individual.
Unit 3: Understand the importance of effective communication and the management of behaviour that challenges Develop an understanding of the impact communication can have on the management of behaviour that challenges. Discover how positive reinforcement and other techniques can de-escalate behaviour.
Unit 4: Understand the role of reflection and support for those involved in incidents of behaviour that challenges Learn the importance of reflection following an incident of behaviour that challenges. This unit focuses on understanding the consequences of your actions and how to maintain your own well-being.
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Entry Requirements
You will be asked a series of eligibility questions during the enrolment process
You have to be aged 19+ at the start of the academic year (31st August) to study this course
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Course Length
How long is this course?
This course is online and the start date is flexible
When does this course start?
This course is online and the start date is flexible
How many hours / days per week is this course?
12 weeks
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Course Fees
Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
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Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges - Level 2
How is my course assessed?
Online e-learning delivery with modular units to complete