The purpose of this Introductory Level course is to educate healthcare professionals in the risk behaviors associated with the use of restraints, the assessments designed to identify the underlying causes of the behavior, and alternatives to the use of restraints. This course was authored by Sharon Stahl Wexler, PhD, RN, BC. This course corresponds to Federal Regulations: F221, F222, L737, L738, L751, L753, L754, L755.