Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Certified PMVA & Restraint Equipment Course

The NHS Standard contract requires that all training in Restrictive Practices must be Certified (by a UKAS accredited Certification Body) as meeting the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Standards. This applies to permanent, temporary and agency staff.

CQC inspection expects providers to only use training that is RRN certified as meeting the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Standards, and failure to do so is likely to be a breach of Regulation 18 relating to staff training. This applies to permanent, temporary and agency staff.

Day 1 - Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a valuable tool when dealing with behaviours of concern and is the primary route to ensuring restraint reduction.

PBS training gives staff skills to:

free people from harmful and challenging behaviours
change the way such behaviours are viewed by others
develop skills and knowledge to improve the way your service users live their lives

Delegates will learn how to develop positive proactive strategies to support their service users and prevent challenging behaviours before they occur.

They will learn about and understand the PBS Competency Framework, assessments, evaluations and planning, on both a proactive and reactive basis.

Day 1 Information

7 hours of training
Maximum of 18 delegates per trainer, (although we recommend 12 as a group size)

Day 2 - Managing Challenging Behaviour with Breakaway skills

Staff will learn about behaviours that challenge and some effective strategies to avoid them.

They will be taught to:

recognise triggers and cues prior to behaviour escalating
understand what happens to the human body when faced with fear and conflict
how best to communicate with service users to reduce the likelihood of conflict through de-escalation skills.

Delegates will be taught simple and effective breakaway techniques for both low and high risk situations when managing behaviours of concern and the laws that govern them.

All teaching is conducted with a constant emphasis on restraint reduction and preventative strategies.

Day 2 Information

8-10 hours of training depending on group size
Maximum of 18 delegates per trainer, (although we recommend 12 as a group size)

Day 3 - Restrictive Physical Intervention training

Delegates will learn 'control & restraint' and physical intervention PMVA skills.

Typical course content includes:

The use of force
Health and Safety and Human Rights legislation
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
Avoiding and detection of positional asphyxia
Instruction and practice of low/high risk physical intervention techniques (subject to TNA supporting this).