Restrictive practices directly affect the rights and freedoms of people with disability — using them without authorisation has serious consequences. But knowing how to avoid them matters just as much as knowing the rules. Covers the 5 regulated practices, Positive Behaviour Support, behaviour support plans, and proactive strategies. For all NDIS support workers. ~15 mins + quiz. Certificate on completion.
What You'll Learn
— What restrictive practices are and why they're a human rights issue
— The 5 regulated restrictive practices: seclusion, chemical, mechanical, physical, and environmental restraint
— The restrictive practice decision flowchart
— What Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is and the PBS framework
— How behaviour support plans work and guide your support
— Recognising behaviours of concern and proactive strategies to reduce restrictive practices
— Authorisation requirements and when restrictive practices can be used
— Reporting and documentation requirements