This course covers the basic skills and knowledge required to use various types of restraint equipment. It teaches officers the legal implications of using the equipment and focusses on the specific guidance relevant to their role. On completion of the course your staff will know how and when the current laws and guidance allows the use restraint equipment.
Stages of Incident and understanding the need for mechanical restraint.
The Law and Physical Intervention and the principle of Last Resort. Recording and reviewing practise using ABC charting.
Techniques to apply hand cuffs, soft cuffs and soft restraint kit
Understanding the medical implications of using equipmet and how to deal with a medical emergency.
Learning of the risks of using physical or mechanical restraint including positional asphyxiation and excited delirium.Benefits: Keep everyone safe, reduce restraints and provide a safe and positive environment for staff and service users.
1 days learning
Level 2 award in the use of Handcuffs, Soft cuffs and Restraint belt
