Health & Social Care Sector

Managing Challenging Behaviour Training for the Health & Social Care Sector.

Develop the confidence and skills to de-escalate difficult situations in care environments. Our Managing Challenging Behaviour training equips healthcare and social care professionals with communication strategies, de-escalation techniques, and effective responses to incidents that may escalate, with physical skills as a last resort.

Suggested attendees.

Professionals in healthcare and social care regularly encounter individuals in distress or crisis. This course provides essential skills to de-escalate potentially volatile situations, communicate with empathy, and respond effectively while prioritising the safety of both staff and service users.

  • Nurses & Healthcare Assistants – Manage patient distress and de-escalate conflicts.
  • Social & Care Workers – Support service users while maintaining personal safety.
  • Reception & Frontline Staff – Handle difficult interactions in healthcare settings.
  • Emergency Responders – De-escalate situations in high-stress environments

Course duration

6 Hours

Course learners

12 Per Course

Course content.

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Part 1:

Exploring Behaviours That Challenge

  • Identify behaviour changes.
  • Understand triggers and functions.
  • Assess environmental risks.

Part 2:

De-escalation and prevention skills.

  • Enhance self-awareness.
  • Apply the attitude and behaviour model.
  • Use listening to defusesituations.
  • Implement prevention and de-escalation strategies.

Part 3:

Legal Rights and Responsibilities.

  • Follow organisational policies.
  • Understand legal framework for decision-making.

Part 4:

Incident Reporting and Support.

  • Use documentation and reporting systems.
  • Follow post-incident procedures.
  • Explore support options.

Part 5:

Distance, Stance and Positioning.

  • Use positive body language.
  • Maintain a reactionary gap.

Part 6:

Relocation and Distraction.

  • Apply safe relocation techniques.
  • Displace balance safely.

Part 7:

Restrictive Interventions.

  • Understand clinical holding vs. restraint.
  • Demonstrate standing, supine and seated techniques.

Part 8:

Medical Implications of Techniques.

  • Identify physical and psychological impacts.
  • Understand positional asphyxia and acute behavioural disturbance.

Part 9:

By the end of this course your team will be able to:

  • Recognise the triggers.
  • De-escalate with communication skills.
  • Understand legal aspects of challenging behaviour.
  • Demonstrate physical safety skills.

Part 10:

At the end of this course your team will receive:

  • A certificate of attendance.
  • Access to IKON Academy digital online resource area.

Training Methods

Tailored Training Solutions for Health and Social Care Professionals.

Whether you require in-person, face-to-face training or the flexibility of an online support and resource platform, we offer a range of delivery methods tailored to the health and social care sector. Our aim is to provide customised, high-quality learning experiences that fit seamlessly into your schedule and address your unique needs, empowering your team to deliver exceptional care and support.

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MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR TRAINING

Please get in touch to enquire about managing challenging behaviour.

Invest in your team’s development and empower them to handle challenging situations with confidence. Our managing challenging behaviour training equips your staff with the essential communication and physical skills to navigate conflicts effectively, reduce stress, and create a more positive workplace culture.

Call us on 01473 927 333

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