Course Information
Course Title: Physical Intervention & Restraint
Overall level of the qualification: ……
Pre-requisite Qualifications: None
Delivery Method: Classroom and Online Reference
Course Content: ……
Training Aim
The training informs delegates of important factors to consider when deciding whether to intervene physically in a situation and equips them with suitable (non pain-compliance) practical skills to employ if physical intervention or restraint becomes necessary.
Note: The training is also suitable for NHS staff (including Porters) enabling a ‘teamwork’ response in emergency situations.
Course Content
The Physical Intervention & Restraint Skills training course covers:
- NHS Trust Policy
- Department of Health Guidance
- Duty of Care and the law relating to the use of force
- Healthcare legislation (CJIA, MHA, Mental Capacity Act)
- Associated dangers and risk factors
- Alternatives to Physical Restraint
- Decision making
- Assault Avoidance Skills
- Intervention to prevent an assault
- Holding and Escorting Skills
- Physical Restraint (on the floor, on a bed/trolley)
- Safe application of ERBs
- Post restraint procedures
Training Delivery
The Physical Intervention & Restraint Skills course is a One-Day course (usually 09:00 – 17:00.)
We can deliver the training at your premises and we can train up to twelve delegates per course.
Each delegate will receive a Welcome pack together with comprehensive handouts that support the learning, plus a Certificate of Attendance.
Delegates also gain access to our detailed online training manual.
Immediate Benefits
The training ensures delegates are aware of the dangers and risks associated with physical interventions; have a thorough understanding of relevant legislation; are ‘patient focused’ and suitably prepared for their role.
It also equips Healthcare Security Officers with ethical practical skills to carry out CJIA responsibilities.
N.B. Provision of this training will fulfill Health & Safety due diligence requirements in respect of ‘suitable training’ in physical restraint. If you are responsible for commissioning suitable restraint training, this is significant! To find out more click the button below (a new page will open).