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 positive behaviour 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
Study Hours
Estimated duration 30 Hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% Online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY, Bank Transfer and Afterpay. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for BPAY, Bank Transfer and Afterpay.
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;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
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.
Afterpay: Within 1-2 working days
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS 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 only 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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