• State the requirements of a Restrictive Physical Intervention Team
• State and interpret the components of the Aggression Management Model
• Name and understand relevant legislation
• Identify a range of de-escalation techniques
• Determine their role in post incident actions
• Demonstrate fundamental self defence principles
• Demonstrate approved breakaway skills
• Demonstrate approved Restrictive Physical Intervention techniques
• Identify medical implications of RPI and recognise high risk medical conditions
• Apply learned skills in appropriate training scenarios

Content

We will review CRT principles and expand on use of force legislation and policy. The ethos of the training will be based on simplistic and effective skills to deal with a range of scenarios. We will cover dealing with confused wandering patients to an aggressive physical attack. We will focus on sound communication and teamwork and always emphasise that physical intervention is used as a last resort. Delegates will practice control and relocation of service users using minimum and proportionate force. The final day will include a range of workplace scenario’s.

We will aim to start at 9.00am and finish at 4.30pm with appropriate comfort and meal breaks. The content will include the following using a variety of methodology following the principles of adult learning. The length of time given to each module may vary dependant on the competency and previous training received by the delegates.

• Review of CRT
• Non-physical interventions for mental health service users
• Post incident procedures
• Report writing
• Use of force legislation
• Tactical awareness (360°) and positioning
• Stance and movement
• Balance displacement skills
• Sitting, prone and supine interventions
• Common types of assault
• Defensive blocking skills
• Medical implications of techniques
• Positional/restraint asphyxia

We can provide a detailed lesson plan if required.

The overall cost will include the following:

• Attendance list
• Trainer/student agreement
• Hand-out/pre-read
• Risk assessment(if required)
• Evaluation sheets and trainer synopsis
• A certificate for all attending delegates
• Comprehensive professional indemnity/public liability insurance
• All associated training materials

Cost — please contact carl.ballard@ikontraining.co.uk