Protectics®
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Breakaway Training.

Carers and their clients sometimes come into conflict. Learn how to maintain your safety whilst also protecting your client. 
   

Aims & Benefits Of Course:    

This one-day duration course is mainly physical in nature teaching the Protectics breakaway techniques and practising them (repeatedly until they become an automatic reflex).

The course teaches just a few effective techniques that are simple to use and as safe as possible for both 'you' and the 'client'. The techniques are easy to learn and (in many cases) can be used in a variety of different situations. Indeed, ONE technique that you will learn on this course can be used equally effectively against a grab, a shove, a punch and a strangle. 

Call 01452 751 276 for more details or to book the course. 

   
Course Content:  
 
 
Level of threat and level of response - using the minimum degree of force to ensure your safety and the safety of the client. 
 
Your body - where it hurts - How to recognise the obvious and not-so-obvious places where you can be attacked. 
 
The client's body - where it should be - How to keep a safe distance between you and the client, and what you can do when physical contact is required. 
 
The basic breakaway strategy - What is the simplest thing you can do to breakaway from an assault? 
 
The importance of the spoken word. 
 
The importance of disengagement. 
 
The importance of situational awareness:-
People; Places; Furniture.
 
 
Common assaults and breakaway methods:-
Hand Grab; Wrist Grab; Arm Grab; Collar Grab; Grab from behind; Front bear hug; Rear bear hug; Hair Grab; Other Grabs; Front Strangle; Rear Strangle; Biting; Scratching.
 
  Common assaults and the avoidance strategy:-
Punches: Avoidance and Deflection.
Kicks: Avoidance and Deflection.
Thrown objects: Prevention, Avoidance and Deflection.
  Course Review.
  Question and Answer Session.
 
 
   
Course Duration: This course is a one-day duration course. 

There is also a Coach training course for anyone wishing to become certified as a Protectics Breakaway Coach. Click here for details.
     
Course Fees: Click to view course fees.
   
Notes:   

The training will show how an assault can be dealt with in a manner that
  a) Protects the person being assaulted.
  b) Protects the attacker.
  c) Protects the relationship.

The above are obviously in order of importance.

The person (service provider / carer) being assaulted has a legal and moral right to remain safe and our techniques will show you how to maximise your ability to deal with an assault.

The person (service user / client) performing the assault is not the 'enemy' just someone who at that moment is displaying behaviour that cannot be allowed (i.e. an attack that could injure a service provider). However their safety is also important so the techniques are designed to avoid causing pain or injury.

The relationship between the two parties is also VERY important - Generally an assault is a one off incident in an ongoing relationship. By using the appropriate techniques the assault can be neutralised in a way that protects both parties physically and also minimises any emotional trauma. It is important that after the assault both parties can be able to continue communicating with mutual respect and appropriate friendship.

All attendees should be advised that they will be engaging in some mildly strenuous physical activities. A physical and psychological fitness form needs to be filled in by each participant prior to the training course. Anyone with any medical, physical, or psychological problems that could be complicated by such activities, should advise the course tutor.

All attendees will receive a comprehensive course manual which provides a reference for the techniques taught on the course.

 
Testimonial:

"Many thanks for a really good day. The training was relevant, simple to understand and simple to put in place. I feel it will give my staff confidence to deal with some difficult situations, hopefully we will not need to use the techniques very often but if it is necessary they are easy and simple to use."

  Janis Swinstead.
  Manager,
 Care home for people under 65 with learning disabilities.

 
Call 01452 751 276 for more details or to book the course.

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