Behaviours Training and Breakaway Techniques
Up to 12 Delegates
SKU: T2C117Course Title: Understanding Behaviours that Challenge and Breakaway Techniques
Course length – 5-6 hours
Maximum number to attend - 15
This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care
The course will provide delegates with an understanding of behaviours that challenge.It will identify relevant legislation and provide knowledge of de-escalation techniques.
The second session of the training will include breakaway techniques and a practical session.
Learning Outcome | Assessment Criteria |
Introduction to behaviours that challenge | Define behaviours that challenge in a health and social care context Explain the importance of appropriate language to describe behaviours that challenge Identify a range of behaviours that people may find challenging |
Health and social care workers own responsibilities in relation to behaviours that challenge | Explain their own roles and responsibilities in relation to legislative framework surrounding behaviours that challenge including (but not limited to) the following: Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 2006 RIDDOR 2013 Equality Act 2010 Human Rights Act 1998 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Health and Social Care Act 2008 Positive and Proactive Care (DOH 2014) Describe responsibilities in relation to ‘Duty of Care’. Describe what is meant by restrictive practice and restraint. |
Learning Outcome | Assessment Criteria |
De-escalation techniques | Identify warning signs from the body that a person is becoming upset or angry Explain how to assess the immediate risk of harm Outline the continuum of aggression and what to do at each stage Identify potential triggers to behaviours that can challenge List a range of de-escalation methods Identify unhelpful reactions and own behaviours to avoid when dealing with challenging situations Describe how our attitudes, values and behaviour can impact the outcome of challenging situations Describe a range of effective communication skills to help de-escalate situations |
Practical Session Breakaway Techniques | Demonstrate a range of breakaway techniques that can be used in a variety of settings including people with dementia and learning disabilities. These techniques include: Non-confrontational body posture Defensive body posture Wrist grabs (one handed and two handed) Clothing grabs Strangle holds Bites Hair pulls Non – contact guide from one area to another Non harmful/low contact escort (person still free to move) Supplementary techniques can be discussed. Please note:- this course does not cover practical restraint techniques |
Important Information
All delegates must be able to take part in the practical session to attend this course.
All delegates will be required to undertake a written and practical assessment for successful completion of this course
All delegates will need to be able to attend the full 6 hour course for successful completion.