Course Information

Duration

PMVA 3-Day Full Course (With e-learning completed on site) – £150
PMVA Refresher 1 Day (With e-learning completed in advance) – £75

Course Objectives and outcomes

  • Assess and evaluate the risks associated with challenging or difficult individuals
  • Understand the lawful application of restrictive interventions
  • Create a supportive environment tailored to individual needs
  • Balance maintaining quality of life with minimizing the use of restraint
  • Identify negative influences impacting both staff and the individuals they support
  • Understand the legal definition and limits of ‘reasonable force’
  • Recognize how procedural and environmental factors influence conflict and inform decision-making
  • Emphasize the role of both verbal and non-verbal communication in managing conflic
  • Understand how cultural differences can affect communication styles and perceptions
  • Identify causes of communication breakdown and foster conditions that enable effective communication
  • Describe common triggers for conflict and outline the stages of the assault cycle
  • Recognize behavioural cues and patterns during conflict situations
  • Identify early warning signs and danger signals exhibited in conflict scenarios
  • Summarize effective actions and responses appropriate to conflict situations
  • Recognize the importance of early intervention in preventing escalation
  • Identify available short-term and long-term support for individuals affected by violent incidents
  • Offer support to those directly impacted by violence to benefit the broader organization
  • Understand and implement a range of de-escalation techniques
  • Define appropriate secondary and tertiary strategies—both non-restrictive and restrictive—for managing aggressive behaviour
  • Provide an overview of Martyn’s Law, including its purpose and key elements

Who is this training for?

PMVA training is typically required for professionals who work in environments where they may encounter challenging, aggressive, or violent behaviour, particularly in the healthcare and social care sectors.
People who typically need PMVA training include:
Healthcare Staff:
  • Mental health nurses
  • Healthcare assistants (HCAs)
  • Support workers
  • Doctors or psychiatrists in psychiatric or forensic settings
  • Emergency department staff
Mental Health & Social Care Workers:
  • Staff in psychiatric hospitals
  • Workers in secure or forensic units
  • Employees in learning disability or autism services
  • Staff in residential care homes or supported living environments
Agency or Bank Staff:
  • Temporary staff placed in settings that require PMVA (must often show proof of up-to-date training)
Others in High-Risk Roles:
  • Security personnel working in healthcare settings
  • Prison healthcare staff
  • Sometimes teachers or SEN workers (if working with high-risk students)
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