Course Outline
Skills may be needed in some care environments to manage challenging behaviour safely. Depending on the risks faced in the role this can involve anything from avoidance and disengagement skills for those in community environments; through to rescue, escorting and holding skills, which may be particularly relevant in mental health and learning disability, care and residential settings.

There are several physical intervention course options available:

• A bespoke designed program for your individual organisations needs
• BTEC level 2 Intermediate Award in Physical Restraint Practice
• BTEC level 2 in Breakaway & Self Defence
• BTEC level 2 in Physical Restraint (care & control)

Common areas covered by these physical intervention courses are:

• Discussion on Challenging Behaviour
• Definition of Anger, Aggression, Physical Assault etc
• Discussion on the specific client group and the triggers that surround them
• Run through the Assault Cycle
• Breakaway techniques
• Cover Criminal Law, Mental Health Act, Health and Safety Act etc
• Basic holding techniques
• Risks relating to the techniques
• Dementia and how it affects different people

Assessment:
These physical intervention training courses courses cover both Theoretical and Practical Training. The Theoretical part covers all aspects of law, including Health & Safety at Work Act, Human Rights, Mental Health Act, Common Law & Criminal Law. The Practical training ensures all attendees are able to put in to practice the techniques learnt, are confident in their ability and have passed a practical competency assessment.

Important information
The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed.
Staff should not be expected to be on duty
Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session

How to participate
Should you wish to book or find out more about the above course please call 0800 781 2041 to speak to one of our dedicated training advisors. Alternatively you can email us at info@tutorcare.co.uk