Associate Trainer Course

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Course Overview

This course will equip learners with the knowledge and skills to deliver our Bild-ACT certified courses in physical interventions that are compliant with the Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards. Organisations choosing this in-house model become an Affiliate Organisation of Sherwood Training and are listed on the Bild-ACT website. Delivering the training in-house offers organisations flexibility and significant cost savings while retaining confidence that they are offering high quality training in understanding behaviour, de-escalation and physical interventions to keep people safe. Every associate trainer receives ongoing support from the point of application and throughout their affiliation to attain & maintain their certified trainer status under the RRN Training Standards.

Course Details

Ideal For:

People with two years’ experience working in a setting with people who display behaviours of concern. Prerequisite: Level 2 De-escalation and Non-Restrictive Tertiary Interventions (Breakaway & Self-Protection Skills)

Course Duration:

5 Days

Delegates:

A maximum of 8 attend each course (exclusive course available for organisations requiring 5 or more trainers)

Price:

£1850 + VAT per candidate

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Course Objectives

Understand the RRN Training Standards and importance of restraint reduction
Learn course content and how to teach this, meeting individual learner needs
Develop effective physical intervention skills and ability to teach these safely
Gain confidence in assessing participants and promoting best practice
Recognise the importance of and learn how to keep good training records

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Course Schedule

(40 hrs including breaks)

DAY 1

Welcome & Introduction to Sherwood Training
The RRN Training Standards & Bild-ACT
The role of an Associate Trainer: theory, physical skills and challenging established practice
Developing the course content to make it relevant to your organisation
Introduction to the key theory content: understanding behaviour & developing proactive support strategies

DAY 2

Explore attitudes & cognitive bias, & recognise the impact these have on behaviour
Teaching responses to behaviour of concern: de-escalation and low arousal
Understand the difference between non-restrictive and restrictive strategies
Legislation & guidance relevant to supporting individual with behaviours of concern
Completing venue risk assessments and assessing participant health declarations
Learn breakaway and self-protection skills, understanding how these are effective

DAY 3

Principals of least restriction and restraint reduction
Teaching trauma informed approaches and the risk of restrictive physical intervention
Post-incident support and the REFLECT model of debriefing
Prepare and present 5 minutes on a topic of choice
Receive trainer and peer feedback using reflective practice to develop performance
Learn restrictive physical intervention skills, understanding safe and effective practice

DAY 4

Prepare and present a 10 minute microteach on a part of the course
Receive trainer and peer feedback using reflective practice to develop performance
Practice teaching all physical intervention skills ensuring correct terminology
Consider individual learning styles and the importance of constructive feedback
Managing the training environment during physical skills and supporting delegates

DAY 5

Final preparation and [practice for assessment
Assessment of theory presentation & physical skills delivery by an external assessor
Feedback and agreed actions to prepare for delivery
Ongoing support and access to training resources

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FAQs

Please find our most frequently asked questions here – however, if you need any more information, please call our team on 01159 704 811

Where can I deliver the training once I am qualified?

An affiliate organisation agreement will be created that outline where you can deliver the training. To ensure compliance with the RRN Training Standards this is usually within your own organisation but it is possible for trainer to deliver in multiple settings with additional safeguards in place.

Is the training certified by Bild-ACT against the RRN Training Standards?

YES. We were one of the first organisations to gain Bild-ACT certification and were part of the CQC advisory group for the Out of Sight Who Cares? Review of Restraint, Seclusion and Segregation. We were the first commercial training provider to have an Affiliate Organisation (Train the Trainer) model approved. Even before certification became mandatory we were voluntarily accredited under the Bild PITAS scheme and code of practice for teaching physical interventions. You can view our Bild-ACT certificate here. (Insert link)

How do we select the right trainer?

Trainers must meet the current requirements of the RRN Training Standards. They need two years’ experience in a relevant setting, a professional qualification and a first aid certificate. They must be able to demonstrate competency in teaching others. We will help organisations identify an appropriate candidate and complete pre-course meetings with them to ensure their suitability.

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