Restrictive Practices in Aged Care

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Course features
  • Study time: 45 Mins
  • Video time: 20 mins
  • Exam: 10 questions

Assessment & Certification

✔️ Knowledge checks after module
✔️ Case study analysis and discussion
✔️ Test your knowledge assessment (10 MCQ)
✔️ Certificate of completion for participants who pass the course

Target Audience

  • Aged care nurses and clinical staff
  • Personal care workers (PCWs)
  • Facility managers and supervisors
  • Allied health professionals working in aged care
Course overview
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of restrictive practices in aged care, their ethical and legal implications, and best-practice approaches for minimizing their use. Participants will explore the five types of restrictive practices, relevant legislation, and alternative strategies to ensure person-centered care and compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Define restrictive practices and understand their impact on aged care residents.
✅ Identify the five types of restrictive practices (chemical, physical, mechanical, environmental, and seclusion).
✅ Understand legal and regulatory requirements, including informed consent and reporting obligations.
✅ Recognize the risks and ethical considerations associated with restrictive practices.
✅ Implement alternative, non-restrictive strategies to support residents while reducing the need for restraints.