Challenging Behaviour and Older People

Course Content

1. 'What do we mean by 'challenging behaviour'?
2. Common causes of challenging behaviour in older people
3. Key skills in dealing with a range of typical scenarios
4. Assessing, planning and implementing effective interventions

Learning Objectives

1. To identify which behaviours may be 'challenging' and why
2. To enable participants to identify possible causes of challenging behaviour within a residential care setting
3. To examine how our own attitudes and responses can either calm or inflame a situation
4. To promote safe and therapeutic practice in day-to-day work with clients and colleagues

Duration

3 hrs in the workplace

Number of people

Maximum of 15

Accreditation

Certificated by W&P signed by the accredited trainer.