PMVA Training

Our CPD-accredited Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) Training equips care and nursing teams with the skills and knowledge to care for people who express behaviours that challenge.

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PMVA Training

Join our two-day Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) training course, designed for registered nurses, community carers, support workers, and healthcare assistants in the healthcare sector.

Through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, participants will explore mental health topics and learn effective strategies for managing challenging behaviours. With a focus on personal safety and preventing the need for physical interventions, attendees will gain essential skills to reduce risks and improve client safety.

This PMVA course equips you with the tools to confidently handle difficult situations and promote person-centred care in health and social care settings.

PMVA training overview

By the end of this course, you will have the skills and confidence to support people who display behaviours that challenge.

Over 2 days, you will engage in practical sessions covering low and high-impact restraint methods. Learn non-pain-compliant techniques and how to respond appropriately to diverse scenarios. We emphasise teamwork during interventions to ensure safety for everyone involved.

Additionally, you will acquire essential breakaway techniques and discover the importance of clear, comprehensive debriefing and report writing after incidents. This training equips you with the skills needed to maintain a safe environment and support the well-being of clients and care teams.

Our training aligns with the latest best practice guidelines for the management of violence and aggression, considering NICE Clinical Guidelines and Department of Health Positive and Proactive Care.

Course overview:

Understand the fundamental principles that govern care practices, including how these concepts align with company policies and procedures. Carers and nurses will learn to advocate for client rights while maintaining a safe environment.

Discover effective communication strategies and body language cues that help diffuse situations. This module empowers carers and nurses to approach conflicts calmly and confidently.

Engage in hands-on training covering both low-impact and high-impact restraint methods. Participants will gain the practical skills necessary to implement safe restraint techniques when required.

Learn to apply appropriate restraint methods tailored to various scenarios, emphasising the importance of teamwork in ensuring the client’s dignity and safety throughout the process.

Master essential breakaway techniques that allow carers and nurses to safely disengage from clients. This training promotes personal safety while minimising the risk of harm to clients.

Understand why thorough debriefing is important and accurate report writing following incidents. Carers and nurses will learn documentation best practices, to ensure accountability and continuous improvement in care.

Who can benefit from PMVA training?

We provide PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training to social service providers, healthcare facilities, residential homes, and community care services.

This training is also available to external care professionals looking to refresh their knowledge and enhance their skills in line with best practice standards.

Our agency care and nursing teams receive PMVA training upon joining and as part of their annual refresher program.

All our training is CPD-accredited and can be used towards nurse revalidation requirements.

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Where can we provide PMVA training?

We conduct training sessions in Kent, Essex, Hampshire, Sussex, and Gloucestershire.

Each location accommodates up to 13 delegates. For larger groups, we offer flexible options, such as providing multiple trainers on the same day or scheduling additional training days.

We also offer on-site training at healthcare providers’ premises. If your facility has a suitable training space, we can bring our expertise directly to you.

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To get started, complete the booking form or call 01227 771122.

Superior Healthcare is a trusted provider of client-specific, complex care, and health & social care training training across the UK.