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Challenging Behaviour Course

What will I learn?

Unlock the skills to effectively manage challenging behaviours in geriatric care with our comprehensive course. Dive into understanding dementia, its types, progression, and symptoms. Learn how to create safe environments, implement routine structures, and apply sensory modifications. Explore therapeutic activities like music and art therapy to reduce anxiety and aggression. Master communication techniques, ethical considerations, and behaviour management strategies. Collaborate with healthcare teams and involve family members for holistic care.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen your practical skills in the areas listed below.

Master dementia types: Recognize and differentiate various dementia forms.

Create safe environments: Design spaces that enhance patient safety and comfort.

Reduce anxiety: Implement activities to lower stress and aggression.

Enhance communication: Use verbal and non-verbal strategies effectively.

Uphold patient rights: Ensure dignity, consent, and privacy in care.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.