3 day NFPS Advanced Prevention/Management of Violence and Aggression Course

Typical course content includes:

The use of force

The Health and Safety at Work Act

The Human Rights Act

Management of Health and Safety Regulations

Clarification of techniques that should not be used following NHS guidance

Avoiding and detection of positional asphyxia

NHS Positive and Proactive Care – Reducing the need for restrictive interventions (where applicable)

Conflict management and de-escalation techniques

Instruction and practice of breakaway and self-defence techniques (where applicable)

Instruction and practice of low risk physical intervention techniques

Instruction and extended practice of high risk (advanced) restrictive physical intervention techniques

Report writing

Giving evidence

Debriefing

All successful candidates will be awarded an NFPS certificate.

PLUS

1 day NFPS Course in safe use of restraints.

This is a 1 day course in the safe and effective use of restraint equipment, including handcuffs and soft-cuffs. It covers all the relevant laws, regulations and guidance followed by practice in the application techniques. The course content covers:

Understanding the law regarding the use of force under Common Law and Section 3(1)(a) Criminal Law Act 1967

Powers of arrest

The Human Right Act

Manual Handling Regulations

Health and Safety at Work Act

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act

The medical implications of using handcuffs and soft restraints

Avoiding and detection of positional asphyxia

How to apply the handcuffs and soft-cuffs to a passive subject

How to apply the handcuffs and soft-cuffs to an aggressive subject

How to remove handcuffs and soft-cuffs safely

Delegates taking part this course MUST already be trained in advanced restraint techniques.

All successful delegates will receive a NFPS certificate.

Intended Audience

Those working on Specialist Mental Health Ambulances including Non-Secure and Secure categories. Those working in secure premises where the role requires these qualifications.

What's Included?

All teaching at our superb facilities, equipment, certification and refreshments.