Restraint Awareness

Restraint Awareness Online Training

Develop the knowledge and practical understanding needed to support safe, lawful, and person-centred approaches to restraint within healthcare and care settings.

This Restraint Awareness Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals, carers, and support workers involved in managing challenging situations, patient safety, behavioural support, and restrictive interventions within healthcare environments.

The course helps learners understand restraint awareness, legal and ethical responsibilities, risk assessment, safe application of restraints, de-escalation strategies, documentation requirements, and restraint reduction practices.

Online Restraint Awareness Training for Healthcare Staff

This online Restraint Awareness training module provides healthcare workers with the essential knowledge needed to recognise situations where restraint may be considered, understand safer alternatives, and support individuals using lawful, ethical, and person-centred approaches.

The course focuses on restraint types, risk assessment, de-escalation, legal responsibilities, patient dignity, safe monitoring, documentation, and post-incident care.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Senior Carers
• Care Home Staff
• Community Care Workers
• Clinical Support Staff
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Agency Healthcare Workers
• Mental Health Staff
• Rehabilitation Staff
• Secure Unit Staff
• Any healthcare worker involved in behavioural support or patient safety

Course Duration

• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced training
• Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Certificate issued on successful completion
• 6 months access from the date of purchase

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide healthcare staff with the knowledge and understanding required to use restraint safely, lawfully, and ethically while promoting patient dignity, safety, and person-centred care within healthcare environments.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and principles of restraint use
• Recognise legal and ethical considerations surrounding restraint
• Identify different types of restraints and their uses
• Understand alternatives to restraint and de-escalation strategies
• Conduct risk assessments before restraint use
• Understand safe restraint application and monitoring procedures
• Support patient comfort and minimise harm
• Provide appropriate post-restraint care and support
• Document and report restraint incidents appropriately
• Promote restraint reduction and person-centred care practices

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Restraint Awareness

Understand the principles and purpose of restraint within healthcare settings.

Topics include:

• Definition of restraint
• Purpose of restraint use
• Key principles of restraint
• Risks and benefits of restraint
• Person-centred care principles
• Patient dignity and wellbeing

Module 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Learn about the legal and ethical responsibilities linked to restraint use.

Topics include:

• UK legislation and guidance
• Human rights considerations
• Consent and capacity
• Duty of care responsibilities
• Ethical decision-making
• Safeguarding responsibilities

Module 3: Types of Restraints

Develop awareness of different restraint methods used within healthcare.

Topics include:

• Physical restraints
• Chemical restraints
• Indications and contraindications
• Risks associated with restraint
• Medication-related considerations
• Alternatives to restraint practices

Module 4: Risk Assessment and Decision Making

Understand how to assess risk and make informed decisions regarding restraint.

Topics include:

• Comprehensive risk assessments
• Identifying triggers and warning signs
• Behavioural escalation awareness
• Decision-making processes
• Patient safety considerations
• Preventative intervention strategies

Module 5: Safe Application of Restraints

Learn how restraint procedures should be applied safely and appropriately.

Topics include:

• Safe restraint selection
• Proper application techniques
• Monitoring patient wellbeing
• Minimising harm during restraint
• Promoting patient comfort
• Observation and supervision requirements

Module 6: Post-Restraint Care and Debriefing

Explore appropriate care and support following restraint incidents.

Topics include:

• Post-restraint assessments
• Monitoring after restraint use
• Emotional and psychological support
• Patient recovery support
• Debriefing procedures
• Learning from incidents

Module 7: Reporting and Documentation

Understand the importance of accurate documentation and reporting procedures.

Topics include:

• Legal reporting requirements
• Accurate record keeping
• Incident documentation standards
• Communication with healthcare teams
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Confidentiality and accountability

Module 8: Promoting Restraint Reduction and Prevention

Learn strategies to reduce and prevent restraint use within healthcare settings.

Topics include:

• De-escalation techniques
• Non-pharmacological interventions
• Preventative care approaches
• Creating safer environments
• Person-centred support strategies
• Continuous improvement and learning

Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of restraint awareness, legal responsibilities, de-escalation, patient safety, documentation, and person-centred care practices.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Restraint Awareness Online Training certificate.

CPD Information

• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements

It is necessary to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.

Of these 35 hours, a minimum of 20 hours should be dedicated to participatory learning, involving activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.

Why Choose This Course?

• Flexible online learning
• Designed specifically for healthcare and care staff
• Supports safer and more ethical restraint practices
• Promotes person-centred care and patient dignity
• Strengthens de-escalation and risk assessment skills
• Improves awareness of legal and safeguarding responsibilities
• Instant certification on completion

Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

Enrol Online Today

Strengthen your understanding of restraint awareness, improve patient safety practices, and support safer, person-centred healthcare environments with Restraint Awareness Online Training today.