If you work in the community or disability services industry, this professional development course is essential to develop the skills necessary to increase a person’s quality of life and decrease the frequency and severity of ‘behaviours of concern.’
Develop and Promote Positive Person-Centred Behaviour is an online professional development program that will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to promote behaviour supports for a person with a disability, using a person-centred approach.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to use a person-centred approach to care in a community or disability services context.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Develop and promote positive person-centred behaviour
- Behaviours of concern
- Observational behaviour assessment
- Antecedents
- Functional assessment
- Topography and cycles of behaviour
- History of interventions
- Recording triggers
- Mental illness
- Positive behaviours
- Daily living routines
- Lifestyle preferences
- Support strategies
- Impediments to quality of life
- Responding to abuse
- Promote behavioural change
- Empathy
- Plan timeframes and goals
- Self-determination
- Aggression in dementia
- Non-compliance
- Self-harm
- Repetitive sounds or actions
- Wandering behaviour
- Intoxication
- Reactive management plans
- Law and ethics
- Diffusion strategies
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis response plan
- Counselling and therapy
- Critical incidents
- Debriefing
- Behaviour support plans
- Risk management
- Incident referral form
Unit 2 - Follow established person-centred behaviour supports
- Supported daily living
- Daily routines
- Safe environments
- Client abuse
- Individual needs
- Strengths-based support
- Active listening
- Dignity of risk
- Social model of disability and devaluation
- Behaviour support plan (BSP)
- Physical environment
- Behaviours of concern
- High risk groups
- Common injuries
- Triggers and frequency
- Mental illness
- Person’s health status
- 4 categories of consequence
- 2 types of reinforcement
- Behavioural support strategies
- Lifestyle enhancement
- Behavioural changes
- Dealing with aggressive behaviour
- Reactive management plan
- Variations to client wellbeing
- Symptoms of depression
- Law and ethics
- Incident reports
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 30 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $100.00. Printed materials are optional and not required to complete the course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development For:
- Lifestyle Support Workers
- Aged Care Workers
- Community Services Workers
- Disability Support Workers
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