Description
Managing Risk Minimising Restraint Online Training
This eLearning Managing Risk Minimising Restraint Training is designed for professionals in healthcare, social services, and educational settings who wish to enhance their ability to manage challenging behaviours while minimising the use of physical restraint.
Through an engaging and flexible online format, participants will learn to implement effective strategies that prioritise safety and dignity.
See Also: Our Face to Face Restraint training and breakaway training will teach you ways to calm difficult situations with less or no force. This is the practical aspect of the course.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Risk Management: Explore the fundamental principles of risk assessment and management in various settings.
- Behavioural Analysis: Identify triggers and warning signs of challenging behaviour to intervene proactively.
- De-escalation Techniques: Learn effective communication and de-escalation strategies that reduce the likelihood of crisis situations.
- Individualised Intervention Plans: Develop tailored approaches that respect the needs and rights of individuals.
- Legal and Ethical Considerations: Gain insight into the legal frameworks and ethical standards surrounding restraint use.
Course Format:
- Online Learning: Use our website for easy learning. Can be accessed using mobile, tablet and desktop devices.
- Flexible Learning: Stop and start when you want. Available 24 hours daily.
Course Duration:
- Go at Your Own Pace: The time it takes depends on you.
- No Rush: You have 12 months to finish, but you can take longer if you need.
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the essential knowledge and practical tools to effectively manage risk and foster a culture of respect and safety within their organisations. Join us in transforming how we approach challenging behaviours and ensuring the well-being of all individuals in our care.
It focuses on making spaces safe and supportive. It helps you learn how to manage risks well and use restraint less.
- Developed by professionals
- CPD Approved
- 100% online, learn at your own time and pace
- Translates into over 100 different languages
- Instant certificate downloaded
- Progress tracker
- Easy to use interface
What you’ll learn:
- Spotting troubles: Learn how to see warning signs before things get bad.
- Playing fair: Find out the rules you need to follow when stopping someone.
- Talking it out: Get good at calming people down instead of grabbing them.
- Helping without hurting: Learn ways to manage tricky situations without force.
- Making plans: Prepare for tough moments so everyone stays safe.
- Keeping notes: Write down what happened clearly and honestly.
Course Modules:
- What is restraint
- Different types of restraint
- Understanding when to use restraint techniques
- How to reduce the need for restraint
If you are interested in practical aspects of managing challenging behaviour, you may want to also choose our face to face conflict management courses.
Target Audience
This “Managing Risk Minimising Restraint Course” is primarily designed for people who work with those who may be at risk of harming themselves or others.
This can include people in various fields, such as:
- Healthcare: Doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, care assistants in hospitals, clinics, and mental health facilities.
- Social care: Caregivers, support workers, residential staff in community settings, youth workers.
- Education: Teachers, classroom assistants, and other school staff who may work with students with challenging behavior.
- Corrections and law enforcement: Officers and staff working in prisons, detention centers, or similar settings.
- Disability support: Support workers and personal assistants who work with individuals with disabilities.
Largely, anyone who may face situations where de-escalation and safe restraint skills are necessary to ensure the care and protection of:
- themselves,
- others, and
- the individual at risk would benefit from this training
Requirements:
To successfully complete the Managing Risk: Minimising Restraint Training course, participants should have the following:
- Basic Computer Skills: Familiarity with using computers and navigating online platforms.
- Internet Access: A reliable internet connection to access course materials and participate in activities.
- Time Commitment: Participants should allocate approximately 1 hours to complete the course at their own pace.
- Willingness to Engage: An open mindset to learn and apply new strategies for managing challenging behaviours.
- Relevant Experience (Optional): While not mandatory, experience in healthcare, social services, or education can enhance understanding and application of the course content.
By meeting these requirements, participants will be well-prepared to benefit from the training and improve their skills in managing risk and minimising restraint.
Course Benefits:
Some of the benefits of taking this minimising and managing physical restraint training is to:
- Safer workplace: Learn how to spot and avoid difficult situations, keeping yourself and others safe.
- Reduced injuries: Minimise the use of physical restraint, reduce risk of injury to both individuals and yourself.
- More effective help: Get better at calming down tense situations and using alternative ways to manage challenging behaviour.
- Peace of mind: Feel confident knowing you have the skills and knowledge to handle difficult situations safely and ethically.
- Career boost: Gain a valuable and recognised qualification that shows your stand to safe practice.
For People Needing Support, Workers and Businesses:
- Improved well-being: Create a calmer and safer environment for everyone.
- Reduced harm: Minimise the risk of physical injury and emotional stress.
- Better results: Support people in a more positive and respectful way.
- Fulfil the Law: Shows you are following the rules and regulations on restraint use.
Course Outline: Managing risk Minimising Restraint Training
1. What is Restraint?
- Definition of restraint in care settings.
- Why restraint is used in certain situations.
- The legal and ethical considerations surrounding restraint.
- The impact of restraint on individuals and staff.
2. Different Types of Restraint
- Physical Restraint: Techniques and methods that involve direct physical intervention.
- Mechanical Restraint: Use of devices or equipment to restrict movement.
- Chemical Restraint: The use of medication to control behaviour.
- Environmental Restraint: Altering the environment to limit a person’s freedom of movement.
- Psychological Restraint: Using threats or verbal commands to control behaviour.
3. Understanding When to Use Restraint Techniques
- Assessing risk: Identifying when restraint may be necessary.
- De-escalation techniques and alternative approaches to avoid restraint.
- Legal and organisational policies on when and how to use restraint.
- The importance of documentation and monitoring when restraint is used.
- Best practices for ensuring the safety and dignity of individuals during restraint.
4. How to Reduce the Need for Restraint
- Proactive approaches to managing behaviour and risk.
- Person-centred care: Understanding individual needs and triggers.
- Communication techniques to de-escalate situations before they escalate.
- Using positive behaviour support strategies.
- Creating a safe and supportive environment to prevent challenging behaviour.
- Reflecting on practice: Learning from incidents to avoid future restraint use.
Career Opportunities:
Managing Risk Minimising Restraint Training
Completing this course can open up various career opportunities in fields such as:
- Healthcare: Roles in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings where managing patient behaviours is essential.
- Social Services: Positions in social work, residential care, and community support, focusing on helping individuals with diverse needs.
- Education: Opportunities in schools, special education settings, and support roles, working with students who may exhibit challenging behaviours.
- Mental Health Services: Careers in mental health facilities, providing support to individuals facing emotional or behavioural challenges.
- Training and Development: Roles as trainers or facilitators, teaching others about risk management and behaviour support strategies.
- Consulting: Opportunities to advise organisations on best practices for behaviour management and creating safe environments.
By enhancing your skills in managing risk and minimising restraint, you can advance your career and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support.
Assessment & Certification:
- End-of-course quiz or practical demonstration.
- Certification upon successful completion.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Understand what restraint is and the different types used in care settings.
- Be able to identify when it is appropriate to use restraint.
- Learn how to minimise the need for restraint and use alternative approaches to manage challenging behaviour.
Learning Outcomes: Managing Risk: Minimising Restraint Training
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain what risk management means and why it is important to reduce restraint.
- Recognise different types of difficult behaviour and signs that someone may need help.
- Use simple ways to watch and understand behaviour and create profiles for individuals.
- Use effective ways to talk to people and calm situations before they get worse.
- Make personal plans that meet the needs of individuals and include them and their families.
- Describe basic laws and rules about using restraint to keep everyone safe.
- Take part in activities that show real-life situations to build confidence in handling challenging behaviours.
- Find ways to create a safe and positive space that builds trust and encourages cooperation.
- Think about personal experiences from the course to improve future practice.
By achieving these outcomes, participants will be ready to manage risk well and support the well-being of those in their care.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does managing risk and minimising restraint course help in making work safer?
The course gives practical tips and strategies for spotting and avoiding unsafe situations, making the work situation safer for everyone. It teaches ways to use less physical control, reducing the chances of injuries.
- What skills will I gain to handle difficult behavior?
You’ll learn skills in calming situations, managing behavior differently, and planning for crises. The course focuses on making you better at dealing with tough situations and supporting people in a positive way.
- How can this course make the workplace more peaceful?
By learning how to handle risks and difficult behavior, you’ll create a calmer workplace. The course point out creating places that care about well-being, prevent harm, and lead to better results for people.
- Will this course help me follow the law on restraint use?
Yes, the course talks about the legal and fair parts of using restraint. Finishing it will help you understand and follow the rules, making sure you’re following the law in your job.
- How does the course help individuals and groups?
The course meets the needs of both people and groups by promoting better well-being, less harm, better results, and following the law. It gives useful ideas and skills for many kinds of jobs.
6. When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.
As this course has been accredited by the CPD Group your certificate will contain the CPD logo and unique reference number.
How can I purchase in bulk?
We have a few options depending on the volume you wish to purchase.
The quickest and easiest way is to buy online using one of our bulk deal offers. Links are below.
Alternatively, you can call us on 01782 563333 or email enquiries@caringforcare.co.uk
5 Courses For £50
10 Courses For £75
25 Courses for £125
For the face to face training, please see available training:
- Breakaway Training
- Managing Challenging Behaviour Training
- Physical Intervention Training
- Positive Behaviour & Breakaway For Schools Training
- Positive Handling Training
- Prevent Duty Training
- Restraint Training
