T-PABC Coaches Foundation Level Training – Adults

Course Description

The Coaches Foundation programme enables candidates to cascade a range of T-PABC courses directly to staff within their organisations. Candidates opting to take the theory plus RPI route will be proficient in teaching a range of one and two person holds and breakaways techniques in addition to the theory modules.

Course Duration

Theory only
Theory only Foundation Courses run for 3 or 5 days

Theory plus physical restraint and breakaway
These courses run for 5 or 7 days.
Course duration will be dependent upon the requirements of the organisation and the level of prior knowledge of delegates. This will be determined by discussion and a pre-training audit.

Who is this training suitable for?

Staff supporting adults who present behaviours of concern ranging from low to moderate severity/intensity. We can assist organisations in benchmarking their current levels by using a tool which measures episodic severity.

Methodology

Teaching methodology ensures that individual learning styles are fully engaged by applying VAK principles which ensures optimal retention of new learning by participants. The teaching of physical restraint techniques is also informed by solid research evidence. Repetition and opportunities to teach that which has recently been learned being instrumental to both skill development and retention.

Course Outcomes

  • Instructors will have an in-depth understanding of the value base associated with Trauma and PABC informed approaches
  • Instructors will have an in-depth understanding of the main theories associated with the T-PABC modules
  • Instructors will be confident in cascading T-PABC theory and, where appropriate RPI and breakaway techniques
  • Instructors will be confident in coaching staff in applying the theory and RPI techniques in – situ

Generic Outcomes

Research indicates when organisations apply the principles and practices of trauma and PBS informed approaches with fidelity this can have a very positive impact including:

  • An organisational shift away from reactive approaches to more proactive approaches to behaviours of concern
  • Staff more confident and predisposed to respond proactively to behaviours of concern with a focus on reducing restrictive practices
  • Where taught, staff confident in the safe and ethical application of restrictive interventions, as an absolute last resort
  • Happier staff and young people
  • Improved behaviour
  • Reductions in restrictive practices
  • Fewer critical incidents
  • Fewer injuries
  • Improved quality of life for both staff and young people
  • Reduced staff stress / sickness/improved staff retention
  • Increased credibility with service users, families, commissioners, local authorities and regulators