Course Overview

Discover how to identify and support individuals who may have behavioural issues caused by emotional disorders when you take our Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Diploma. PDA is considered to be a condition that is part of the autism spectrum and can cause severe disruption to a person’s life quality and ambitions. With this specialised training course, you will gain valuable insights into the symptoms of PDA and similar conditions that can affect people of all ages. 

The contents of these online modules have been carefully written with the assistance of experts and provide vital information on PDA and associated disorders. You will be shown the symptoms of PDA and ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) and their connections with the autistic spectrum. With this crucial information, you will learn how schools deal with PDA-affected students, the presence of associated sensory dysfunctions, and the appropriate supportive techniques that should be attempted. For parents, teachers, or care workers, this knowledge can be incredibly beneficial. 

Key Topics to Be Covered

• Characteristics and causes of PDA and ODD
• Understanding the autistic spectrum and its links to PDA 
• Methods for teachers and parents in dealing with the effects of PDA
• Sensory processing disorders and their links to PDA
• Histories of PDA treatment and currently accepted methods

Learning Outcomes

• Instant access to the latest information regarding PDA and ODD  
• Participation in interactive medical diagnostic exercises
• Quick assessment and guidance for all subjects
• Freedom to study in any location and at a pace that suits you
• Expert support from dedicated tutors committed to online learning 

Your Path to Success

By completing the Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Diploma course training, you will gain an acute understanding of related autistic conditions that can affect children and adults. This can then be utilised for personal support programmes or community care initiatives. 

Is This Course Right for You?

This course is designed to introduce the concepts around PDA and associated conditions, usually from the autism spectrum. It offers an excellent way to gain the skills and knowledge to assist with personal care, teaching methods, and general awareness. Full-time and part-time learners are equally supported with study periods being entirely customisable to your needs. 

Certificate of Achievement  

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement by the Quality Licence Scheme 

An endorsed certificate will be issued for the learners as proof of their achievement after the completion of this course.

After successful course completion, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their new achievement. Only for £89 you can order and get endorsed certificates delivered to your home. International students have to pay an extra £10 as a postage charge. 

CPD Certification from HF Online

The learners have to successfully complete the assessment of this course to achieve the CPD certificates. Digital certificates can be ordered for only £10. The learner can purchase printed hard copies inside the UK for £29, and international students can purchase printed hard copies for £39. 

Endorsement

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Academy for Health & Fitness will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website. 

Assessment Method

You have to complete the assignment questions given at the end of the course and score a minimum of 60% to pass the exam and to achieve Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificates.

Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback after you submit the assignment.