Information

Course Aim
Restrictive practices and the use of restraints can impact a person’s human rights and quality of life, safety and dignity. In this course we explore how to minimise the use of restrictive practices and restraints.
Learning Outcomes
  • Identify the types of restrictive practices that have been known to be used in an aged care setting
  • Discuss the medical, legal and ethical issues involved in the use of restrictive practices
  • Recognise how positive support strategies can be used as an alternative to restraint or restrictive practice

Learning Resources

  1.   Coordinator Resources_Restrictive Practices and Restraints_AOC17060-B-R-GN
  2.   Essential Assessment_ Restrictive Practices and Restraints_ AOC17060-B-R-GN
  3.   Course Information Sheet_Restrictive Practices and Restraints_AOC17060-B-R-NZ
  4.   Online Question Bank
  5.   Quick Reference Guide_Restrictive Practices and Restraints_AOC17060-B-R-GN
  6.   Poster_Restrictive Practices and Restraints_AOC17060-B-R-GN
  7.   Infographic_Restrictive Practices Infographic_AOC17060-B-R-GN
  8.   Extension Assessment__Restrictive Practices and Restraints_AOC17060-B-R-GN
  9.   Evidence Assessment_Restrictive Practices and Restraints_AOC17060-B-R-GN
  10.   Certificate_Restrictive Practices and Restraints_AOC17060-B-R-GN