This is a 2-day, in-person instructor programme designed for organisations and professionals who want to develop qualified in-house trainers in the safe, lawful and effective use of handcuffs and soft restraints.
Why This Course Is Important
In environments where restraint may be required, training must go beyond basic techniques. It needs to be practical, legally sound and delivered with confidence.
Poor or outdated training can increase risk, lead to injury, and create serious legal consequences. High-quality instructor training ensures your organisation maintains consistent standards, safety and professionalism across all teams.
At UK Patient Care, we take a real-world, scenario-based approach, giving delegates the skills and confidence to not only apply techniques, but to teach them effectively within their own organisation.
What You’ll Learn
This intensive 2-day programme builds on the core principles of handcuff training and develops your ability to deliver it to others.
The course includes:
- Safe and effective use of rigid handcuffs and soft-cuffs
- Legal and ethical considerations around restraint
- Application techniques for compliant and non-compliant individuals
- Positioning, control, and transition methods
- Risk awareness, safety and duty of care
- How to plan, deliver and assess your own training sessions
Our training is built around hands-on practice, ensuring you leave with real confidence, not just theory.
Delegates will also benefit from structured learning aligned with industry best practice, including correct application methods, positioning and safe removal techniques.
Delivered by Highly Experienced Trainers
Our instructors bring a wealth of frontline experience, including backgrounds in policing, healthcare and specialist training environments.
With decades of combined experience, they understand the realities of working in high-risk situations and ensure every session is:
- Practical
- Relevant
- Professional
- Focused on real-world application
This is not a classroom-based tick-box course, it’s designed to raise standards and build genuine capability.
Course Details
- Course: Handcuff Train the Trainer
- Dates: 15th & 16th July 2026
- Duration: 2 Days (In Person)
- Location: Farsley, Leeds, LS28
- Price: £595 per person
- Spaces Available: 8 only
- Certification: Accredited certificate provided upon successful completion
Places are strictly limited to ensure a high-quality learning experience and individual support throughout the course.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Healthcare and mental health professionals
- Secure transport and escort teams
- Security staff and organisations
- Trainers looking to expand their skillset
- Any organisation wanting to develop internal training capability
Why Choose UK Patient Care?
- Industry-leading, accredited training programmes
- Trainers with real operational experience
- Strong focus on safety, dignity and legality
- Ongoing support and access to learning resources
- Proven track record delivering training across the UK
Our courses are designed to ensure staff can operate confidently while maintaining professional standards and patient dignity at all times. For more information on our handcuff train the trainer course visit
Book Your Place
With only 8 spaces available, this course is expected to fill quickly.
If you’re looking to build in-house expertise and raise standards across your organisation, this is the course for you.
📧 info@ukpatientcare.co.uk
📞 0113 873 0715
Train with confidence. Train with experience. Train with UK Patient Care.
