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Disturbed and Abnormal Behaviour
Disturbed and Abnormal Behaviour
Module
National Code
State Code
48949
48949
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
120301 - Social And Interpersonal Skills Programmes
Nominal Hours
45
Description
To identify main factors which
influence human behaviour.
To perceive the reciprocal relationship
of behaviour between persons.
To identify common abnormal behavioural
characteristics.
To demonstrate the techniques for dealing with patients displaying disturbed
and/or abnormal behaviour.
To recall the local resources which may
assist the ambulance officer in the
management of an emotionally disturbed
patient.
To list the laws governing the handling and commitment of emotionally disturbed
patients.
To summarise the stages of the grieving
process.
To collaborate with patients and their families who are grieving and acutely
distressed.
influence human behaviour.
To perceive the reciprocal relationship
of behaviour between persons.
To identify common abnormal behavioural
characteristics.
To demonstrate the techniques for dealing with patients displaying disturbed
and/or abnormal behaviour.
To recall the local resources which may
assist the ambulance officer in the
management of an emotionally disturbed
patient.
To list the laws governing the handling and commitment of emotionally disturbed
patients.
To summarise the stages of the grieving
process.
To collaborate with patients and their families who are grieving and acutely
distressed.
General notes
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
One two-hour written paper 50%
Internal assessment of two assignments
or tests 25% each 50%
St John Ambulance Association require a
minimum pass of 65% in each section.
One two-hour written paper 50%
Internal assessment of two assignments
or tests 25% each 50%
St John Ambulance Association require a
minimum pass of 65% in each section.
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5220 | Emergency Care | Accredited course |