Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Awareness Online (E-learning)
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Understand the Principles Behind Positive Behaviour Support
This online Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) awareness course helps health and social care professionals understand behaviour as a form of communication rather than simply something to be controlled. It suits health and social care workers, support workers, carers, supervisors and managers.
It covers person-centred support, functional behaviour assessment, the ABC model, proactive strategies, positive risk-taking and least restrictive practice, with reference to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998 and Care Act 2014.
Who Is This Course For?
- Health and social care workers
- Support workers and carers
- Supervisors and managers
- Anyone supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, dementia, mental health needs or communication difficulties
Delivery Method
Online e-learning, self-paced, so learners can study at a time that suits them on desktop or mobile. The course includes about 2 hours of video supported by PDF, PowerPoint and infographic resources, and learners have lifetime access to the course.
What the Course Covers
- Key PBS concepts – the meaning, principles and purpose of Positive Behaviour Support
- Behaviour as communication – how behaviour can communicate unmet needs, distress or preferences, and common behavioural functions and triggers
- Understanding behaviour – the ABC model, objective and subjective observations, and how physical, sensory, environmental and emotional factors affect behaviour
- Proactive support – proactive and preventative strategies, consistency, and the roles of multidisciplinary teams and families
- Least restrictive practice – independence, choice and positive risk-taking
- Reflective practice – reflecting on and improving support
- Legal framework – the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998 and Care Act 2014
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the key concepts of Positive Behaviour Support
- Recognise behaviour as communication and identify common functions and triggers
- Describe the ABC model and the difference between objective and subjective observations
- Outline proactive strategies, least restrictive practice and positive risk-taking
- Identify the legislation relevant to supporting people with behavioural needs
Assessment and Certification
The course ends with a final assessment. Learners who complete the course and meet the assessment requirements receive a Certificate of Completion. The course carries 2 CPD Points and is delivered by a CPD Accredited Provider.
Important to Know
This is an awareness-level programme that introduces key PBS concepts in a clear and accessible way, relevant to care and support environments in the UK.
FAQ
What is PBS awareness training?
It is an awareness-level introduction to Positive Behaviour Support, which focuses on understanding the reasons behind behaviour and treating behaviour as a form of communication.
What level is the PBS course?
It is designed as an awareness-level programme that introduces key PBS concepts in a clear and accessible way.
Who should take the PBS awareness course?
Health and social care workers, support workers, carers, supervisors, managers and others supporting people with behavioural needs.
How long does it take?
The course contains about 2 hours of video and is self-paced, with lifetime access.
Does the course carry CPD points?
Yes. It carries 2 CPD Points and is delivered by a CPD Accredited Provider. Learners receive a Certificate of Completion after meeting the assessment requirements.
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On completion, learners receive a digital certificate from TrainifyHUB with a unique verification code. Any CPD points for the course are shown in the course description
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E-learning is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning you can progress through the modules at your own pace, at your own time to fit the training in around your work and personal life.
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