positive behaviour support in aged care

Positive behaviour support strategies – Aged Care

INDUSTRY

Aged Care

CATEGORY

Refresher Module

LEVEL

Entry

AVG COMPLETION TIME

45 mins

Expert Led

Developed by Australian Experts

Up To Date

Updated as standards and regulations change

Compliant

Comply with ethical and legal obligations

Self Paced

Complete in the flow of work

What You’ll Learn

  •  Identify triggers for behavioural changes and early warning signs
  • Apply positive behaviour support techniques
  • Utilise least restrictive methods for behaviour management
  • Implement effective exit strategies

Course Overview

This module helps support workers understand and respond to behaviours of concern that may escalate into aggression. Using a positive behaviour support approach, the course emphasises that challenging behaviours often communicate unmet needs and focuses on improving quality of life for the individual.

Participants will learn how to assess the severity of behaviours and apply strategies that are least restrictive, maintaining personal freedom and dignity. The module also covers the role of verbal and body language in defusing situations, safe exit strategies when needed, and practical approaches to manage behaviours safely and respectfully. This course is part of an award-winning suite of compliance training, designed to build confidence and skill in supporting people with challenging behaviours.

Course Activities

Introduction

  • Introduction to Behaviours of Concern for Support Workers
  • Lessons

  • Dealing with changed behaviour
  • Recognising behaviours of concern
  • Restrictive practices
  • Responding to and managing changed behaviours
  • Types of challenging behaviour
  • Risk management framework
  • Triggers and escalation
  • Diffusing strategies
  • Conclusions

  • Quiz
  • Meet Your Course Authors

    AC

    Anne Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    30+ years of experience in aged care and education, combining her background as a Registered Nurse, Trainer, and an RTO owner and Director for 19 years to develop practical, client-focused training resources.

    VC

    Vera Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    20+ years of experience in NDIS policy development and Indigenous disability advocacy, combined with 15+ years of experience in Community engagement and culturally responsive service delivery.

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