Able Target System Module 3
The Positive Handling & Restraint Training Module of the Able Target System provides accredited training in restrictive and non-restrictive physical intervention. Based on the principles of positive behavioural support, pro‐active and responsive strategies. Our training in the subject of managing difficult behaviours and aggression all follow the Able Target System. The Able Target system is Able Training’s system for managing behaviour of concern, behaviour that challenges, distress, crisis, aggression and violence. It is adaptable to various environments in the health and social care and education settings. It comprises of 5 modules that map across from the three tier strategy process which includes primary strategies, secondary and proactive responsive strategies and tertiary intervention. This module includes restrictive and non-restrictive physical intervention training, often referred to as positive handling, guiding, shepherding, restraint and clinical holding.
What you'll learn.
Within some environments, the impact factors related to the individuals at risk may require staff to have a greater skill level in restraint, available to manage violent and dangerous behaviours. This may be necessary when every possibility of managing a situation through either pro-active or non-physical responses have not worked and responsive or reactive strategies including restrictive physical intervention are required. This module expands on the principles of ongoing assessment and dynamic risk assessment from module 1 and brings them over to a higher risk setting where there may be a significant risk of physical aggression and where withdrawal will not eliminate the risk. The Positive Handling & Restraint Module of the Able Target System gives staff an understanding of when restraint or safe holding may be appropriate. Tertiary Intervention includes responsive and reactive strategies. Restrictive and non-restrictive physical intervention skills (Positive Handling, Guiding/Shepherding, Restraint, Clinical Holding). The positive handling module of the Target System allows staff to practice and train in the basic safe holding techniques. It ensures staff can recognise the risks related to the techniques and reminds about the principles of dynamic risk assessment and monitoring during any physical intervention.
Who is Positive Handling & Restraint Training Course for?
This course has been created to adapt to the needs of your setting and can be delivered to pre-schools, schools, children’s homes, supported living, learning disability settings and mental health settings. This course is designed for individuals operating in medium risk environments, experience hazardous behaviour that poses a physical risk to staff or service users. So staff need training in positive handling & restraint training. Bespoke days are taught in child care and educational settings.
This course is suitable for participants who have successfully completed Able Target System Modules 1–2. Each module is made up of numerous setting specific components and the modules must be completed in order. The module level required, and components included will be based on your individual setting, risk assessment and training needs analysis.
What are the learning outcomes?
- Define the terms workplace violence and control measures
- Utilise the six stage target model into day to day practice
- Develop situation Awareness.
- Perform a dynamic risk assessment.
- Practice the principles of signalling non-aggression and positive communication.
- Recognise signs of escalation and take appropriate action
- Demonstrate de-escalation in situations of behavioural crisis and conflict.
- Understand what is meant by ‘reasonable force’
- Understand the law relating to ‘Self Defence’ and ‘Physical Intervention’
- Identify the importance of recording and debriefing.
- Demonstrate personal safety skills
- Demonstrate non-restrictive physical interventions
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