Challenging Behaviour Training & Breakaway Techniques

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About Course

The Challenging Behaviour Awareness and Breakaway Techniques course equips health and social care staff with essential skills to handle challenging behaviour effectively. The training provides insights into recognising causes, managing volatile situations with defusing and de-escalation techniques, and employing safe breakaway methods using minimal force. This comprehensive programme ensures staff can prioritise safety while maintaining the dignity of the service user.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the theories and functions of behaviour.
  • Identify causes and triggers of challenging behaviour.
  • Define challenging behaviour and its impact.
  • Learn strategies to manage and prevent challenging behaviour.
  • Apply defusing and de-escalation techniques effectively.
  • Develop situational awareness to ensure safety.
  • Practise breakaway techniques for various physical assaults.
  • Maintain professionalism and follow workplace guidelines.

Material Includes

  • Course handbook with practical guidelines.
  • Demonstration videos of breakaway techniques.
  • Certificate of completion.
  • Access to relevant UK guidelines and standards.

Requirements

  • Suitable for participants aged 18 and over.
  • Comfortable, loose clothing is recommended for practising techniques.
  • Participants must disclose any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions.

Audience

  • Health and social care workers in care homes, hospitals, or community settings.
  • Professionals working with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviours.
  • Support workers in environments such as supported living or day centres.
  • Staff seeking to enhance their conflict resolution and safety skills.

Course Content

Morning Session: Challenging Behaviour Awareness

  • Theories and functions of behaviour.
  • What constitutes ‘challenging’ behaviour?
  • Causes and triggers of challenging behaviour.
  • Strategies to manage and prevent challenging behaviour.
  • Defusing and de-escalation techniques.
  • Challenging assumptions about behaviour.
  • Importance of vigilance and situational awareness.

Afternoon Session: Breakaway Techniques

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