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Multi-Element Interventions Unit 4:
Reducing Restrictive Practices

The Multi-Element Interventions series includes four units: Introduction, Proactive Strategies, Reactive Strategies and
Reducing Restrictive Practices. This series builds upon knowledge gained in our Functions and Formulations series.  
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Welcome to Unit 4 of Multi-Element Interventions. In this unit, we'll look at ways to reduce and fade the use of Regulated Restrictive Practices, and look at some elements we can include in a multi-element intervention which can help maximise Quality of Life when there are Restrictive Practices in use.
— Steve Wood
Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner & Clinical Operations Manager

Overview

This course offers an overview of reducing restrictive practices, building upon Unit 2: Proactive Strategies and Unit 3: Reactive Strategies.

Chapter 1: Reducing Restrictive Practices (1 hour)

  • Introduction
  • Found one, now what?
  • Examples

Chapter 2: Wrapping up our Multi-Element Interventions series (2 mins)

  • Conclusion with Steve Davies and Chris Wood

What people are saying

Very clear | Informative | A great resource | Relevant | Easy to navigate | Well presented

Very clear and informative course, as well as great resources to guide development of plans. 

Cara

Straight to the point, good focus on fading out compared to most learning resources. 

Miranda

The course gave relevant information needed for RPA. It was a very clear explanation with examples.

Ana

Easy to navigate and well presented. 

Michelle

Frequently asked questions

Is this a free course and who can complete this course?

Our Multi-Element Interventions series is FREE. Anyone can enrol in our Multi-Element Interventions courses: enrol and start anytime, from anywhere in the world. 

Are there any course prerequisities?

We highly recommend completing our Functions and Formulations series first, you can find it here. Throughout our Multi-Element Interventions series, we refer to our Functions and Formulations training course many times, given the importance of understanding the function of a behaviour before identifying strategies.

Our Functions and Formulations series and is designed specifically for Positive Behaviour Support practitioners. This series also assists other members of a person's support team, by highlighting the importance of understanding behaviours of concern and offering alternative ways to view these behaviours. 

We also highly recommend completing the following Multi-Element Interventions units first:

Is this a comprehensive unit about restrictive practices?

No — this unit offers an overview of reducing restrictive practices. This course is taught on the assumption that you:
  • are familar with Regulated Restrictive Practices;
  • know how to identify Regulated Restrictive Practices;
  • know how to document Regulated Restrictive Practices; 
  • know about authorisation processes relevant to your state or territory.

Do I need to complete this series in order?

It is highly recommended that this course is completed in order, i.e. Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4. 
If you're not ready to complete the whole course and you're interested in a specific lesson, you can jump straight to that lesson. 

I've finished the course but I'm not able to obtain my certificate. 

All course items need to be marked as completed, with a tick  . If some items have a grey or red dot, go back and check you have completed the item. If the item is "transcript" or "resources", click on the item and it will turn into a tick. 

Who do I ask if I need help?

We're more than happy to help! Visit our FAQ page or get in touch with us using our contact form.

I'm interested in joining your team. How do I apply?

We're recruiting Behaviour Support Practitioners throughout Australia and we'd love to hear from you. Please visit our Careers page for more information at abilityconsultants.com.au/careers.