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Physical Intervention Equipment Training.

If your team uses, or is considering using specialised safety equipment, our tailored courses can help you integrate these tools seamlessly into your conflict management strategies.

We offer comprehensive safety equipment training designed to ensure that your team can confidently and effectively use tools like soft restraint devices, safety pods, and other equipment intended to enhance workplace safety. This training focuses on reducing the need for restrictive interventions while prioritising dignity, care, and human rights.

PHYSICAL INTERVENTION EQUIPMENT

Saftey Pod.

Introducing the Safety Pod, bespoke safety equipment crafted to provide a safer alternative to excessive restrictive practices. Specifically designed to support individuals in vulnerable situations, you’ll explore how the Pod can be employed to proactively used to prevent incidents and utilised as a de-escalation strategy when behaviour increases.

Endorsed by leading industry experts and backed by medical support, the Pod ensures safety during necessary actions, promoting person-centred care while upholding human rights. The Safety Pod has significantly reduced injuries. In some settings, it has completely eradicated the need for restrictive interventions. Elevate safety standards with the innovative and endorsed Safety Pod.

Prerequisite: Learners must have received training within the past year covering approved physical intervention techniques for effective Safety Pod use.

Suggested attendees.

Our training is fully aligned with best practices and industry standards, equipping participants with the skills to utilise these tools in real-world scenarios. Whether it’s de-escalation techniques or safe application methods, our expert-led sessions help ensure that safety equipment is used appropriately, reducing risks for both staff and individuals in their care.

  • Frontline workers
  • Healthcare teams
  • Security personnel 
  • Social workers 
  • Community workers 
  • Managers and supervisors 

Course duration

3.5 Hours

Course learners

16 Per Course

Course content.

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Part 1:

Understanding Conflict.

  • Defining conflict.
  • Identify common
  • Recognise behavioural changes
  • Improve self-awareness

Part 2:

Communication Models and De-escalation.

  • Apply listening models to defuse behaviour
  • Use conflict resolution strategies.
  • Negotiate conversations effectively.
  • Improve assertiveness.
  • Communicating digitally.

Part 3:

Procedural, Environmental and Legal Responsibilities.

  • Conduct dynamic risk assessments.
  • Organisational policy and best practice.
  • Understand the legal framework.

Part 4:

Incident Reporting and Support.

  • Organisational documentation and reporting system.
  • Post-incident procedures.
  • The options for support.

Part 5:

By the end of this course your team will be able to:

  • Recognise conflict causes.
  • De-escalate behaviour.
  • Understand procedural and legal aspects.
  • Apply post-incident procedures.

Part 6:

At the end of this course learners will receive:

  • A certificate of attendance.
  • Receive a course workbook.
  • Access to IKON Academy digital online resource area.

Training Methods

We provide a flexible approach when delivering our training.

Whether you require in-person face-to-face training or a more comprehensive online support and resource solution, we provide a variety of delivery methods to ensure you can access the right training for you and your organisation.

Enquire today

Physical intervention equipment training

To enquire about Physical intervention equipment training, please get in touch.

If your team uses or is considering using specialised safety equipment, our tailored courses can help you integrate these tools seamlessly into your conflict management strategies.

Call us on 01473 927 333

or email [email protected]

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