Engaging in the use of restrictive physical intervention or restraint is an unpleasant experience for all. It should only EVER be done where all other potential solutions and responses have been exhausted.
Unfortunately, sometimes we are faced with a situation where not intervening means the person we are supporting could significantly harm themselves or someone else. In these instances – when we truly believe we can achieve a better, safer outcome by using restraint – it is crucial that we are trained in the safest possible methods of intervention.
The CALM Physical Intervention Course will prepare you to safely and humanely react to crisis situations where restrictive physical intervention is the last resort to prevent serious harm.
Practitioners will learn to use a range of non-restrictive and restrictive physical interventions proportionately, compassionately, and in ways that maximise psychological and physical safety.
Practitioners’ competence is assessed at the end of this course either by an independent verifier or by the course Instructor. All successful candidates receive a certificate of competency in the relevant skills.
This course can be certificated by BILD ACT as being compliant with the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Standards (2020).
Certification is for 12 months from the date of assessment.
Please note, CALM only teaches physical skills in specific contexts and situations subject to training needs analysis. Risk assessments and behavioural audits must be engaged in to ascertain not only whether there is a legitimate need for physical skills training but also importantly WHICH techniques should be taught. To assist with skill acquisition, retention and ultimately safety, techniques must be limited and must be chosen to meet current operational risks only. Only staff exposed to risks directly, and/or those with the responsibility to intervene, should receive training in physical skills, as should their managers. ALL staff MUST have undertaken the CALM Core Theory course PRIOR to undertaking CALM Physical skills training.
At CALM, we believe that the safest intervention is the one you never have to apply.
We believe: there is always a reason for the distress which presents as challenging behaviour; that skilled support and planning is the key to humanely working with such distress; and that restrictive physical interventions should only ever be used as a last resort.
CALM’s approach is always to reduce the use of restrictive techniques, placing emphasis on primary prevention and strategic approaches to restraint reduction.
Are non-aversive and non-pain based
Are independently bio-mechanically evaluated
Follow a hierarchical approach to physical intervention designed to meet key legal principles
What you’ll learn
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How to undertake CALM’S unique non-restrictive/restrictive physical intervention techniques proven to pose the lowest risk of injury
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How to undertake a dynamic incident risk assessment
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What the relevant legislative guidance and policy frameworks mean for your practice, decision making and accountability
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Why restrictive interventions must always be the last resort
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The principles of restraint safety and their implications
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How to apply the principles of restrain reduction to your practice setting
RIGHT FOR YOU?
Who is This Course For?
CALM Core Theory Online is not a one-size-fits-all approach; we have tailored programmes to speak to the unique challenges and situations of several sectors. Below are a few examples of the types of services and individual roles who have benefitted from this course.
This list is not exhaustive so if you do not see your sector/role – get in touch and we can help you find the course for you!
TESTIMONIALS
What Others Say
” I feel so much more confident now having a better understanding of legal issues and best practice standards. Ready to do the job I love better! “
” When we started to explore how behaviour can make us feel, this gave me an opportunity to really reflect on how that can definitely at times affect my response. “
” I’d never heard of Attribution Theory before, but the way it was explained on the course made perfect sense to me and my practice. How we approach situations and what ‘frames’ our thinking has a very powerful impact on what happens next – I see that now. I have been trying to apply it and follow it in my practice as much as possible. The short video I watched about Blame made me laugh so much because it was so true – really hit the mark! I have been trying to apply it to my home life too! “
” The physical skills I learned on the training course were relevant for my practice. I know that, if I have to, after everything else has been tried and exhausted, if I need to do something to keep someone safe I can – in a confident, competent, safe and caring way. “
