Positive Behaviour Support, Behaviour of Concern Theory and Breakaway Skills - Refresher

Course Duration: 

9.30am - 4.30pm

Target Audience:

All staff, volunteers, family carers, direct employers and their PA’s supporting people who display a behaviour of concern including physical contact and have completed ACS 2 day Positive Behaviour Support, Behaviour of Concern Theory and Breakaway Skills within the past 15 months

Aim:

To provide an opportunity to refresh their physical skills in breaking away from an individual who has made physical contact

Course Content:

• Discuss specific areas of concern and share good practice examples regarding Positive Behaviour Support and behaviour of concern in your workplace.
• Refresh physical techniques and skills recognised by The General Service Association
• Refresh your de-escalation and diffusion techniques
• Update and refresh understanding of the legal framework
• Update understanding on the importance of recording and reporting incidents accurately
• Be aware of the support systems in place in Health & Community Services to support staff working with individuals whose behaviour may be challenging
• Discuss risk assessments and behaviour management plans / PBS plans