Professional Practice - Professional Management of Complex Behaviour in Clinical Practice

The aim of this programme is to provide learners, from all health and social care disciplines and settings with the opportunity to develop the knowledge necessary to understand complex behaviours within diverse health and social care contexts, and to provide training to personnel to assist them preserve their personal safety while safely and effectively managing a range of manifestations of complex behaviours in care settings.



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

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

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

2 semesters, part-time, blended.



Virtual delivery via live on line lectures each Wednesday. Students are also required to attend for on site workshops in each semester.



Please note this timetable is subject to change.

Start date September 2026

Career Opportunities

Those graduating from the Certificate in Professional Practice: Professional Management of Complex Behaviour in Clinical Practice award option will have specific skills and knowledge to provide training to others to assist them in preserving their personal safety while safely and effectively managing a range of manifestations of verbal and physical aggression and in the safe provision of patient care