Applied Restraint Reduction: Skills for Safe and Ethical Practice

NEW COURSE: Applied Restraint Reduction: Skills for Safe and Ethical Practice

Module 1

Thursday 24 February - 1.30pm - 4.00pm

Foundations of Restraint Reduction, Research & Best Practice.

Module 2

Thursday 11 March - 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Risk Assessment and ethical practice.

Module 3

Wednesday March 24 - 1.30pm - 4.00pm

From Theory to Practice: Restraint Reduction

• Restraint reduction often seems like an ideal, this course will provide you with skills and understanding to apply to real situations, including resources and reading you will find this both practical and evidence based.

• Apply evidence-informed restraint reduction principles to support safe, ethical, and person-centred practice across a range of settings.

• Have increased understanding of relevant international research and evidence.

• Understand when to Use structured decision-making frameworks to determine when restrictive practices may or may not be justified, ensuring responses are lawful, proportionate, and least restrictive.

• Implement safe response strategies during high-risk situations that prioritise the wellbeing, rights, and safety of the person and other people.

• Reflect on ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities when making decisions about restrictive practices, including accountability, documentation, and reporting.

• Understand the importance of behaviour risk assessment contextual to restraint reduction.

• Evaluate incidents involving restrictive practices to identify learning opportunities, improve practice, and develop strategies to reduce future restraint use.