Breakaway techniques are vital manoeuvres used by a member of staff to break away from a potentially violent person without harming him or her.
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at anyone who is at risk of physical assault in the workplace. Such as: -
Healthcare Professionals
Lone Workers
Teachers / School Staff
It will provide staff with the skills necessary to break away from a potentially aggressive situation, where de-escalation techniques have failed and physical assault may be imminent.
Objectives
On completion of the course, delegates will be able to: -
Identify types of common assault
Understand what factors would escalate to physical aggression + assault
Use verbal de-escalation techniques effectively
Understand the importance of non-verbal communication
Undertake a Dynamic Risk Assessment
Demonstrate a Practice Observation + review breakaway disengagements
Understand the importance of documenting + reporting all incidents
Course Content
Relevant legislation + legal frameworks
Defining Reasonable Force
Causes + build-up of an attack
Warning + danger signs
Challenging behaviour
Trigger identification
Situational awareness
Defensive body positioning + personal space
Verbal de-escalation + communication skills
Actions to avoid being restrained or attacked
Safely disengage from wrist grabs, body grabs, hair / clothing grabs + strangulation
Avoid + defend kicks / punches
Post incident actions
Record keeping + de-briefing
Breakaway Training
BRAND NEW! Breakaway training for individuals!
Breakaway techniques are vital manoeuvres used by a member of staff to break away from a potentially violent person without harming him or her.
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at anyone who is at risk of physical assault in the workplace. Such as: -
Healthcare Professionals
Lone Workers
Teachers / School Staff
It will provide staff with the skills necessary to break away from a potentially aggressive situation, where de-escalation techniques have failed and physical assault may be imminent.
Objectives
On completion of the course, delegates will be able to: -
Identify types of common assault
Understand what factors would escalate to physical aggression + assault
Use verbal de-escalation techniques effectively
Understand the importance of non-verbal communication
Undertake a Dynamic Risk Assessment
Demonstrate a Practice Observation + review breakaway disengagements
Understand the importance of documenting + reporting all incidents
Course Content
Relevant legislation + legal frameworks
Defining Reasonable Force
Causes + build-up of an attack
Warning + danger signs
Challenging behaviour
Trigger identification
Situational awareness
Defensive body positioning + personal space
Verbal de-escalation + communication skills
Actions to avoid being restrained or attacked
Safely disengage from wrist grabs, body grabs, hair / clothing grabs + strangulation
