Free Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your job or other commitments. It covers what challenging behaviour is, why it happens, and how it affects people in health and social care settings. The course is open to people working in care homes, domestic care, or other health and social care roles, at any level. It typically takes 20 weeks to complete.
Who this course is for
The purpose of the qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge about behaviour that challenges and its effects. This course is suitable for anyone over the age of 19 and working in the health and social care sector. Whether you are at a junior or senior level it is a valuable qualification to apply for. Additionally, the course can benefit anyone who is looking further and enhance their knowledge of difficult or challenging behaviour in relation to a care home or a domestic setting.
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
What you will learn
You'll understand what behaviour that challenges means and how it is defined in care settings.
You'll explore the factors that can cause or contribute to challenging behaviour.
You'll learn how challenging behaviour affects the person displaying it, those around them, and care staff.
You'll understand approaches and strategies used to support people who display challenging behaviour.
You'll learn about the importance of person-centred approaches in managing and responding to challenging behaviour.
You'll understand relevant legislation and guidelines that apply to behaviour that challenges in health and social care.
How you will learn
This is an online course. You study through written learning materials and complete assessments to demonstrate your knowledge. Assessment is knowledge-based, covering the topics in the qualification. University of Derby will confirm the specific assessment format and any submission requirements when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University of Derby will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people with complex or challenging needs in residential or home care
Support worker: work with adults or young people displaying challenging behaviour
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical teams in settings where challenging behaviour occurs
Senior care worker: take on a supervisory role in a care home or supported living service
Residential support worker: live-in or shift-based support in residential care settings
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges: deepen your knowledge and move into a more senior or specialist role.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification that covers the full range of skills needed for senior care work.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: useful if you work with people whose challenging behaviour is linked to mental health conditions.
