Professional Practice - Professional Management of Complex Behaviour in Clinical Practice

The programme will prepare learners to safely and effectively deliver training to others, both of theoretical content, and in the safe, ethical and effective use of a broad range of higher risk disengagement and containment interventions.



Who Should Apply?

This programme is suitable for Nurses, Midwives and Health & Social Care Professionals.

Application of Professional Management of Complex Behaviours in Care Contexts



Safety Strategies in Professional Management of Complex Behaviours



Theoretical Principles Underpinning Professional Management of Complex Behaviours in Health and Social Care settings



Advanced Safety Strategies in PMCB



Integrated Organisational and Practice Strategies to Manage PMCB Research Methodology and Project Design

All applicants will normally hold a relevant level 8 qualification (or equivalent), be registered with their recognised professional body (if applicable) and be working within a health care or social care setting.



Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.



Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. Applicants may be interviewed.



Graduates of the DkIT BSc in Professional Management of Aggression and Violence programme may apply for exemptions to undertake this programme in line with DkIT recognition of prior certified learning



Applicants must complete and submit the Employer Support form in support of their application and agreeing to facilitate the learner’s teaching practice



Applicants must have successfully completed and have certification for the duration of the programme in the following: Basic Life Support; Manual Handling; First Aid



Applicants must be in good health and complete a health declaration prior to commencing the programme



Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course



This programme is suitable for Nurses, Midwives and Health & Social Care Professionals, who are registered with their recognised professional body.

How To Apply

Apply Directly to DkIT

Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system (see "Application Weblink" above). Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.

1 Year 2 semesters



This programme will be delivered using a combination of face to face and on-line lectures and face to face practical classes

Start Date: September 2025.

Graduates from the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice: Professional Management of Complex Behaviour in Clinical Practice will have specific skills and knowledge to safely and effectively deliver training to others, both of theoretical content and in the safe, ethical and effective use of a broad range of higher risk disengagement and containment interventions.