Level 3 Award in Training on Restraint Awareness
The Level 3 Award in Training on Restraint Awareness offered by OXQUAL develops professional awareness of restraint-related risks, legal and ethical responsibilities, safeguarding, de-escalation, documentation and post-incident review. The programme emphasises prevention, proport...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Training on Restraint Awareness offered by OXQUAL develops professional awareness of restraint-related risks, legal and ethical responsibilities, safeguarding, de-escalation, documentation and post-incident review. The programme emphasises prevention, proportionality and minimising harm rather than routine use of restraint.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Restraint-Awareness Principles
- Purpose and Scope
- Human Rights Awareness
- Duty of Care
- Professional Accountability
- Risk Assessment
- Preventive Measures
- Physical Restraint Awareness
- Mechanical Restraint Awareness
- Chemical Restraint Awareness
- Environmental Restriction Awareness
- Least-Restrictive Practice
- Communication
- Conflict Reduction
- De-Escalation Strategies
- Safeguarding
- Dignity and Protection
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- Team Coordination
- Incident Reporting
- Post-Incident Monitoring
- Post-Incident Review
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Health and Social Care Personnel
- Care-Team Supervisors
- Clinical Support Personnel
- Security Personnel working in care environments
- Personnel requiring restraint-awareness knowledge
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop restraint-awareness competence.
- Strengthen de-escalation knowledge.
- Improve safeguarding practices.
- Develop rights-based decision-making awareness.
- Improve incident documentation.
- Strengthen post-incident review practices.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, restraint-awareness simulations, documentation tasks and oral discussion.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 10–14 weeks (160–200 hours).
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