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PMVA

This course has been developed in line with the GSA (General Services Association) standards and meets the requirements

Course Details
About the course

This refresher course in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) demonstrates techniques that will help you continue to defuse and manage potential conflict, safely, within a variety of settings.

This course has been developed in line with the GSA (General Services Association) standards and meets the requirements of the 2019 Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Training Standards.

Who is this course for?

This refresher course is essential for any member of staff that works in a violent/ aggressive setting, particularly within a mental health environment.

Due to the physical nature of this course, we cannot accept any pregnant candidates on the course, post-natal learners should seek advice from their GP prior to attendance. All candidates must wear suitable clothing, e.g. tracksuit bottoms, trainers and a t-shirt.

Course details:

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to: –

  • Understand their Legal Responsibilities
  • Understand Reasonable Force
  • Understand ethical considerations of physical intervention
  • Identify possible causes of violence + aggression
  • Know the stages of the assault cycle + what each stage means
  • Be able to identify signs of escalation + aggression
  • Understand the different types of de-escalation strategies
  • Recognise the importance of early intervention
  • Understand the importance of continually assessing + evaluation the levels of risk posed by difficult/challenging people
  • Select + utilise appropriate physical + nonphysical strategies to manage aggressive individuals
  • Demonstrate how to escape safely from a variety of grabs + holds
*A certificate of attendance is issued and delivered by email within 24 hours of the course being completed.
Course delivery:

The training is on-site delivery. 

We can bring the training direct to your staff at your premises. The course can be uniquely customised to meet your needs. Through consultation with our Instructor Services team, we will help you determine the right programme based on your organisation’s needs and the individuals you support.

Details to keep in mind
  • Minimum booking:
  • Max room occupancy:
  • Room hours:
  • Accepts bookings:
  • 1 hour
  • 25 people
  • Message for availability
  • Same day accepted
Amenities

Multiple Breakout Spaces, Nespresso Coffee, Parking, Bike Storage, Fully
Air Conditioned,

Training room rules

No Smoking in the training studio and a zero tolerance to the use of drugs on-site. Anyone caught will be asked to leave, the session will be non-refundable and risk a £100 fine.

Let’s keep things tidy. Put any rubbish in the bins provided before you leave and make sure all equipment is returned to its original location.

Cancellation Policy

24 hours notice

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