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TECHNICALS

OCR LEVEL 3
CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL
CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN

HEALTH AND SOCIAL
CARE
PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR
K/505/7778
LEVEL 3 UNIT 29
GUIDED LEARNING HOURS: 90
UNIT CREDIT VALUE: 15

PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR
K/505/7778
LEVEL 3 UNIT 29

AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE UNIT
When working in the Health, Social Care and Early Years
sectors, there may be times when there is a need to deal
with challenging behaviour displayed by individuals. Good
communication and interpersonal skills will often de-escalate
situations so that behaviour becomes manageable reducing
the need for further intervention. On occasions, when
challenging behaviour escalates, there may be a need for
additional measures to be taken.
Learner will understand that restrictive interventions should
only be used as a last resort and in cases where there is
imminent danger to the person receiving the care, the person
providing the care or any other person nearby. This unit
gives learners the opportunity to study the legislation that
supports the use of restrictive interventions, how to recognise
changes in behaviour patterns which may prevent escalation
of challenging behaviour and to examine how individuals are
affected by the experience of challenging behaviour.
Learners will gain an understanding of the legislation
governing restrictive interventions in settings and examine
how they are applied. Learners will be able to recognise
the triggers and warnings signs that challenging behaviour
exhibited is becoming more challenging and there may be
a need for either de-escalation or intervention. Learners
will explore best practice when dealing with challenging
behaviour and examine the effects on individuals who
witness or become involved in an incident. Learners will
recognise the importance of person centred approach and be
able to respond ensuring dignity and respect is maintained
throughout and after an incident.

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