Course detail
Positive Behaviour Support and Behaviours of Distress
This course provides a structured introduction to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and the safe, person-centred response to behaviours of distress in adult social care in England. It explains why behaviour should be understood in context, how unmet need and environmental factors can contribute to distress, how functional assessment supports better care, and how proactive, preventative strategies can improve quality of life and reduce restrictive practice.
Topics
22
Duration
1.4h
Quiz pass mark
100%
Course structure
Learning path
Topics are completed in order before the final assessment unlocks.
Course Description
1. Understanding Positive Behaviour Support
2. Behaviours of Distress as Communication
3. Factors That Can Influence Distress
4. Functional Understanding of Behaviour
5. Person-Centred Assessment and Planning
6. Proactive Support: Improving Everyday Quality of Life
7. Teaching Skills and Supporting Communication
8. Recognising Early Warning Signs
9. De-escalation and Active Support During Distress
10. Reactive Strategies and Immediate Safety
11. Restrictive Practice, Restraint and the Law
12. Mental Capacity, Consent, Rights and Safeguarding
13. Medication and Behaviours of Distress
14. Recording, Incident Reporting and Post-Incident Support
15. Reviewing Outcomes and Reducing Restrictive Practice
16. Trauma-Informed, Neurodiversity-Affirming and Dementia-Sensitive Support
17. Risk Assessment, Crisis Planning and Emergency Response
18. Staff Competence, Supervision and Wellbeing
19. Governance, Closed Cultures and Organisational Learning
20. CQC Expectations and Good Practice
References and Further Reading
Final quiz
Final step20 questions and 100% required to pass and receive the certificate.
