Positive Behaviour Support in Social Care

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With this Positive Behaviour Support in Social Care discover what Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is and who it is for, an overview of the PBS Framework 2015, how to implement, assess and create Behaviours Support Plans (BSP) and roles and support learners may need.

Course Level: Introductory Course

Duration: 30 Minutes

Accreditation: CPD Certified

Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate

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Description

Understanding and implementing Positive behaviour support has a variety of benefits in including reducing behavioural challenges, improving long term support for those in your care, and an increase in the quality of life of individuals.  

Learn about positive behaviour support (PBS) including specifically what it is and who it’s for as well as understanding the PBS framework 2015.  

This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge to promote positive behaviour in health and social care. 

Learning Outcomes for this course include:  

  • Understand what Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is and who it is for  
  • Gain an overview of the PBS Framework 2015 
  • Learn skills, such as how to implement, assess and create Behaviours Support Plans (BSP) 
  • Consider your role and any support you may need 

Accreditation 

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. 

Certification 

At the beginning of each module learners will be asked to answer a “knowledge check” question. Answering the question correctly will allow learners the opportunity to skip this section. However, if they wish to complete it anyway, they are still able to. 

On completion of this course, learners will be able to print a Virtual College certificate. Learners must complete the course to obtain their certificate. 

Duration 

30 study minutes to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. 

Target Audience 

This training is designed for care workers and support workers wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role as well as for anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training. 

Entry Requirements 

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

What you'll learn

  • Understand what positive behaviour support (PBS) is and who it is for
  • Gain an overview of the PBS Framework 2015
  • Learn skills, such as how to implement, assess and create behaviours support plans (BSP)
  • Consider your role and any support you may need

Suitable for

  • Care workers in residential/domiciliary settings, or support workers, wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role
  • For anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training

Certification

Upon completion of any of our courses, learners will be able to download a digital certificate from Virtual College which will include the accrediting bodies logo where applicable, the learner's name, the title of the course and the date of completion.

If you have purchased the posted certificate option, available on selected courses, a high quality, seal embossed, certificate will be sent out the following working week after completion.

Example Certificate

Self-Printed Certificate Option

Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.

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