Course Code: REL-BHC-0-BSRURS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify what constitutes restraint and seclusion and the factors that increase the likelihood of these practices being used.
Recall examples of emotional and physical harm that can result from restraint and seclusion use.
Recall approaches to and evidence-based interventions that successfully reduce the use of restraint and seclusion with youth.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Definitions and History
Defining Restraint and Seclusion
The Evolution of Use
Review
Summary
Section 3: The Risks of Restraint and Seclusion
Myths of Safety
Physical and Psychological Risk
Restraint and Seclusion Bias
Review
Summary
Section 4: Strategies for Reducing Restraint and Seclusion
Approaches to Reducing Restraint and Seclusion Over the Long-Term
Using a Positive Support Framework
Evidence-Based Alternatives
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: David Morstad, M.Ed.
David Morstad, M.Ed., has served as a Corporate Director of Training, VP/Communications, and is a veteran of nearly forty years in the human services field. He is a Fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and a sought-after writer and speaker on issues of leadership in the disability field.
Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Keats Reynolds, PhD
Dr. Reynolds is an associate professor in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She serves as the Director of the Pediatric Medical Psychology Program and Acute Psychological Services within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her research and clinical interests focus on patient safety, quality, and behavioral programming within youth psychiatric acute care.
Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Beginner level Social Workers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.