De-escalation Techniques
3 hours - £30pp
Helping Hands' De-escalation Techniques training course is designed to give participants an overview of modern and psychologically approved de-escalation techniques as well as a collection of positive handling strategies. Upon completion, participants will have knowledge and understanding of behavioural de-escalation techniques, be aware of psychological and physical factors affecting emotional states and be competent in positive handling.
De-escalation Techniques Training Course Overview
Unit I: Course Objectives
Unit II: What is an Escalation?
Unit III: Six Stages of a Crisis
Unit IV: De-escalation techniques
Unit V: Space
Unit VI: Position and Posture
Unit VII: Non-Verbal Communication
Unit VIII: Scripted Response
Unit IX: Safe Handling Practise
Unit X: Positive Handling
Unit XI: Final Statement
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need any prior training/qualifications to do this course?
No, participants do not need any prior training or qualifications to attend this course. Helping Hands’ training courses are designed to pass on skills and knowledge to complete novices as well as experienced professionals, all participants will benefit from this course regardless of experience or existing skills/knowledge.
Do you offer this course online?
As this course contains some physical aspects and the teaching of hands-on skills it cannot be delivered online or via virtual workshop. To be able to pass this course participants must be able to demonstrate that they can execute the physical requirements and skills taught in this course and are deemed by the instructor as being capable of deploying these skills in real world scenarios.
Do you need to be physically fit to do this course?
There are some physical aspects to this course where participants need to be able to demonstrate proficiency and ability to execute these physical requirements in order to pass the course. However, these physical requirements are not considered to be taxing or requiring a high level of fitness – all people of moderate health will be able to participate without difficulty.
Do you gain a qualification from this course?
This course is certified by Helping Hands and participants that pass this course can hold their course certificates as evidence of professional learning and an excellent level of knowledge, understanding and skills pertaining to this topic.
