Courses
The Legal Basis for Physical Intervention in Care Settings
Where the authority to use physical intervention comes from in Canadian care settings — common law, legislation, consent frameworks, proportionality, the prohibition on punitive restraint, and regulatory requirements across different settings.
De-escalation Techniques and When They Apply
Practical de-escalation for Canadian care settings — understanding escalation, communication strategies, environmental factors, trauma-informed approaches, and when de-escalation gives way to physical intervention.
Approved Restraint Methods and Prohibited Practices
The approved and prohibited physical restraint practices in Canadian care settings — categories of restraint, safe application, absolutely prohibited techniques, training requirements, and organizational accountability for physical intervention programs.
Post-Restraint Obligations: Monitoring, Documentation, and Review
The obligations that arise immediately after a physical restraint in Canadian care settings — medical monitoring, incident reporting, mandatory notifications, supervisory review, care plan response, and debrief.
When a Restraint Goes Wrong: Legal and Regulatory Consequences
What happens legally and regulatorily when a physical restraint results in serious harm or death in Canada — immediate response obligations, criminal liability, civil claims, regulatory investigations, and how organizations recover.