De-escalation, Conflict Management and Personal Safety
Identify triggers and early warning signs.
What you will learn
- Identify triggers and early warning signs.
- Use calm respectful communication.
- Set appropriate boundaries and choices.
- Recognise when to withdraw and call help.
- Document and report violence.
- Contribute to safer systems and support.
Course content
6 lessons + final assessmentSelect a lesson to view its details.
01Understanding the situationNot started
O1
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02De-escalating communicationNot started
O2
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03Boundaries and optionsNot started
O3
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04When communication is insufficientNot started
O4
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05Reporting and care after an eventNot started
O5
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06Prevention as a service responsibilityNot started
O6
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18 questions · 30 minutes · Pass: 15 correct
Who this course is for
Prevention, communication and safe escalation knowledge.
Prerequisite: No formal prerequisite; imaging workplace context is helpful.
Scope and professional boundaries
Prevention, communication and safe escalation knowledge. Excludes restraint, breakaway techniques, weapons handling, security certification and medication-based management.
References
- NICE NG10 Violence and aggression recommendations ↗
- OSHA Healthcare workplace violence ↗
- Safe Work Australia Work-related violence aggression and harassment in health care ↗
- Occupational Health and Safety Act No 16 of 2025 ↗
- Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act No 67 of 2026 ↗
- HPCZ Professional Code of Ethics ↗
- HPCZ Ethical guidance ↗
