Learn from Today to Prevent Severe Behaviour Tomorrow

This short module looks at some things you can do to understand why a person responds with behaviour change and what you can do to prevent these situations happening again in the future.

Suitable for people working in:
All care settings

Online Module

  • Tier
    Introductory
  • Module 1
  • Completion time
    15 mins
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cost
    Free for Australian workers

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Module Overview

About this Module

It is likely you will have days when you are caring for a person living with dementia where things have not gone as planned. When things don’t go as well as expected, the person you care for may have responded with severe behaviour – becoming distressed, angry or aggressive. This is upsetting for you and them. This short module looks at some things you can do to understand why a person responds with behaviour change and what you can do to prevent these situations happening again in the future. Please note: The example we'll explore involves Pam, a person living with dementia, and her daughter, Sarah. While this is a family care scenario, the strategies can be used in community care settings as well.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, professional staff and family carers should be able to:

  • Understand the signs that indicate a person’s emotional state is escalating.
  • Understand potential triggers that may contribute to severe behaviours.
  • Understand strategies to use to prevent situations from escalating.

Module Details

Continuing Professional Development

Completion of this course provides 15 minutes of continuing professional development. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion.

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Version history

  • Published: 13 Nov 2025
  • Updated: 13 Nov 2025
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