Health & Social Care

MQF/EQF Level 4 Award in Managing Challenging Behaviour

MQF 4MFHEA accredited
Duration
15 hrs
Study mode
Face-to-Face Lectures
Credits
3 ECTS
Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF/EQF): Level 4

About this course

This course will equip care workers working in residential care or community services with the relevant knowledge, skills, and competence to support individuals with intellectual disability displaying behavioural challenges. This module also seeks to highlight the importance of safeguarding the care worker’s own safety and that of the service users while acting within organisational, local, and national policies and procedures.

This course addresses these issues and will show you step by step how to handle conflict and aggression in the most effective way.

Course details

Admission Requirements

  • Aged 16+ upon entry of course
  • Communicate using oral and written English
  • Minimum school leaving certificate
  • Clean Police Conduct
  • Copy of ID card or Passport

Fees and Funding

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 100

For information about funding schemes click here.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes for Knowledge obtained at the end of the programme:

The learner will be able to

  1. Deal with individuals displaying challenging behaviour
  2. Comply with all the relevant policies and procedures
  3. Intervene and diffuse conflicts

Learning Modules

There is only one module in this course which will equip care workers with the relevant knowledge, skills and competence to support individuals with intellectual disability displaying behavioural challenges.

Learning Hours :

  • Contact hours: 15
  • Supervised placement hours: 4
  • Self-study hours: 42
  • Assessment hours: 14

Information for International Applicants

International students generally describe Malta as a safe place, enjoying excellent weather and an all-year varied cultural programme. Malta is considered as the ideal place for students to study.

Non-EU/ Non-EEA Applicnts need to apply for a Student Visa before they travel to Malta. We can help guide you on this process. Learn More.

Career Opportunities

  • Staff mentors
  • Care supervisor
  • Care coordinator
  • Nursing assistants
  • Non-care administrative roles
  • Support worker
  • Nursing home assistant
  • Senior care worker
  • Team leader
  • Independent living advisor
  • Aged care worker
  • Nurse practitioner

Course Intended For

Age Group: 16+

Existing professionals or newbies who may want to further their career in elderly care/sector can amplify their skills and knowledge of this topic with our accredited short course in Managing Challenging Behaviour Award , and it could make all the difference in escalating your career path.

Course Assessment

This Course will be assessed through the submission of:

  • Activities Booklet (10%)
  • Contemplative Essay (40%)
  • Written Assignment (50%)

Qualification Framework

This course is accredited and licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) is responsible for fostering the development and achievement of excellence in Further and Higher education in Malta through effective licensing, accreditation, quality assurance, research, and recognition of programmes of study, established under the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF)

Intakes

Upcoming intake dates for this course are currently being scheduled. Register your interest and we’ll send you the full programme information and priority notice as soon as the next intake opens.

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Note: New intake dates for this programme are currently being scheduled (new student enrolments are temporarily paused during a periodic review). Register your interest above to be placed on the priority list for the next intake.

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