Restraint Training

Restraint Training

This restraint training aims to enable your staff with the knowledge, skills and judgement to be able to carry out, as a last resort, restrictive physical restraint, appropriately adjusted to your environment.

Our restraint courses are always 100% tailored for their specific audience and client group.

• Positional asphyxia
• health and safety
• Chikdrens safety brief
• The children’s act 1989 and 2015 standards
• De escalation and redirection
• Trauma and triggers
• Tactical communication
• Knives and edged weapons awareness

• Bespoke breakaway and Physical intervention techniques suited to you business – nationally accredited techniques meeting CQC and OFSTED requirements

Course Outline: Restraint Training

This course will help you understand how to communicate effectively, deal with behaviors, follow the rules for using restraints, and fulfill your duty of care. You will also explore legal requirements, government guidance, and risk awareness. Working together as a team, you will discover practical techniques for using restraints responsibly. Join us in this training to improve your ability to provide caring support in difficult situations.

The restrain training course outline provides an overview of the topics covered in the restraint training for care course. It helps you gain a better understanding of the content and focus areas.

1. Communication
   • Importance of effective communication in managing challenging situations
   • Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
   • Active listening and de-escalation strategies
2. Behaviour
   • Understanding challenging behaviours and their underlying causes
   • Recognizing signs of agitation, aggression, or distress
   • Strategies for managing and responding to challenging behaviours
3. Restraint Rules
   • Overview of legal and ethical considerations related to the use of restraint
   • Understanding the policies and procedures governing restraint practices
   • Key principles and guidelines for safe and appropriate use of restraints
4. Legalities
   • Familiarization with relevant legislation and regulations regarding restraint
   • Rights of individuals and legal obligations of caregivers
   • Documentation and reporting requirements in relation to restraint incidents

5. Duty of Care

   • Understanding the duty of care towards individuals in care settings
   • Balancing duty of care with the promotion of dignity, autonomy, and well-being
   • Strategies for ensuring person-centered care and support during restraint situations
6. Government Guidance
   • Overview of government guidelines and best practices on the use of restraint
   • Keeping up-to-date with current policies and recommendations
   • Incorporating government guidance into restraint training and practice
7. Risk Awareness
   • Identifying potential risks and hazards associated with restraint
   • Conducting risk assessments and implementing preventive measures
   • Promoting the safety and well-being of both individuals and staff during restraint
8. Teamwork
   • Collaboration and coordination among team members during restraint situations
   • Effective communication and role clarity within the team
   • Training on working together to ensure the safety and welfare of everyone involved
9. Restraint Tactics
   • Different types of restraint techniques and their appropriate use
   • Understanding the potential risks and considerations associated with each technique
   • Training on applying restraints safely and minimizing harm
10. Practical Techniques
    • Hands-on training on practical techniques for safe and controlled restraint
    • Practice sessions on applying techniques while prioritizing the individual’s well-being
    • Assessing and responding to the individual’s needs during and after a restraint incident

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this Restraint Training course, attendees will:

1. Understand effective communication techniques to de-escalate challenging situations.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of various behaviors and strategies to manage them appropriately.
3. Comprehend the rules and regulations surrounding the use of restraints in care settings.
4. Recognize legalities related to restraint use and adhere to relevant laws.
5. Gain a clear understanding of their duty of care and how it applies to restraining individuals.
6. Familiarize themselves with government guidance regarding restraint practices.
7. Develop risk awareness and the ability to assess potential hazards in restraint situations.
8. Demonstrate effective teamwork skills when applying restraints in a safe and controlled manner.
9. Acquire practical techniques for using restraints responsibly, ensuring the safety of both individuals and caregivers.

By achieving these learning outcomes, attendees will enhance their knowledge and skills in managing challenging behaviors and applying restraints safely and ethically.

Who is the restraint training for?

The Restraint Training course is designed for individuals who work in care settings or professions where they may encounter situations requiring the use of restraints.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Caregivers in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living centers.
• Support workers in residential or community care settings.
• Mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists.
• Any individual who may be involved in the care and support of individuals with challenging behaviors or a need for restraint intervention.