Course Aims

Learning Outcomes

• Gain an understanding of the health conditions which might trigger challenging or aggressive behaviour
• Be aware of the legislation which underpins the care of the elderly, and challenging behaviour
• Know how challenging behaviour is defined
• Recognise the key causes of aggression in the elderly
• Know how to respond effectively to aggression
• Understand how person-centred care planning can prevent challenging and aggressive behaviour
• Know how to document and report incidents effectively
• Demonstrate how to safely break away from grabs and holds
• Demonstrate correct safe hold techniques

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