Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Define challenging behaviours in caregiving settings
• Identify common triggers and the factors influencing challenging behaviours
• Discuss the role of non-verbal communication in managing behaviours
• Summarise legal responsibilities and protections for caregivers
• Explain the importance of preventive strategies and routines in reducing challenging behaviours
• Describe how personalised care plans and consistent communication reduce stress for care recipients
• Explain how challenging behaviours may present in dementia care as expressions of distress or unmet needs
• Review the roles of medication, environmental changes and assistive technology in behaviour management
• Describe how familiar routines, meaningful activities and environmental cues can reduce distress-related behaviour
• Recognise stress management techniques and self-care practices for preventing caregiver burnout
• Outline resilience strategies for long-term caregiver well-being
• Evaluate the role of training, education and feedback in improving caregiving practice