Course: Restraint Awareness Training

Restraint is a specialist course covering terminology, legal requirements and techniques used to prevent and de-escalate aggressive behaviour. The aim of this course is to enable the readers to familiarise themselves with relevant terminology, and both theory and practical application so that they can respond calmly and professionally to any violent or aggressive incidents.

Course Contents:

• Defining Restraint
• Physical Restraint
• Introduction to Restraint
• Ethical Considerations
• The Public Health Model
• Recognising the Risk of Violence
• Risk Assessment
• Patient History
• Care Planning
• Relationships
• Environment
• Service User Groups
• The Assault Cycle
• Warning Signs
• Danger Signs
• Immediate Response
• Principles of De-escalation
• Practical Tips for De-escalation
• Physical Restraint
• Breakaway Techniques
• Physical Restraint - When is Restraint Appropriate?
• Physical Restraint - The Management of a Violent Incident
• Physical Restraint - Get help
• Physical Restraint - A Team Response
• Physical Restraint - Preferred Techniques
• Physical Restraint - Good Practice
• Physical Restraint - Dangers and Risks
• Post-Incident De-brief
• After Physical Restraint