Positive Behaviour Support PgCert

A unique programme to develop your knowledge of positive behaviour support and its use for supporting people with intellectual disabilities, particularly those with additional complex needs. It will develop your understanding of functional behavioural assessment and you'll learn practical skills by carrying out behavioural assessment. There is also the opportunity to design, implement and evaluate positive behaviour support interventions to improve quality of life and promote well-being in individuals with intellectual disabilities.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• One-of-a-kind programme in Scotland.
• Closes a gap in skills within health and social care services that offer support to people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• No other university-based positive behaviour support qualifications available in Scotland.
• Unique qualification within the wider UK.
• More practice-based, supporting you to apply your learning in practice, while still gaining a university qualification.
• Well-placed to meet government guidance in relation to best practice.
• Learn skills in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating positive behaviour support interventions.
• Based in the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at the Gilmorehill campus in the West End of Glasgow.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Students from this programme are likely to develop their career within health or social care settings working with people with intellectual disabilities.