COURSES

Prevention And Management Of Violence And Aggression (PMVA)

What is PMVA?

PMVA stands for Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression. PMVA courses are primarily used in sectors where professionals might face challenging or aggressive behaviour from clients, patients, or the public. These courses teach de-escalation techniques, risk assessment, and safe physical interventions when necessary

Purposes of training include:

Recognising early warning signs of aggression
Applying non-physical de-escalation techniques
Understanding legal and ethical boundaries
Learning safe physical interventions if necessary (last resort)
Ensuring safety of both staff and service users

Benefits of our course

Our courses are designed to practice conflict resolution, breakaways and mechanical restraint skills (including Handcuff and Soft Cuff equipment), through a range of scenarios and workshops.

The learners have continuous and ongoing staff support from their instructors at every stage as they progress through the qualification.

Our tutors are registered and qualified by NSPS Limited, who are an approved licenced centre.

Who are the main users of PMVA courses?

1. Healthcare Professionals

Mental Health Nurses
General Nurses (especially in emergency or psychiatric wards)
Doctors (particularly in psychiatry or A&E)
Healthcare Assistants
Support Workers in mental health or learning disability settings

2. Social Care Staff

Workers in residential care homes
Staff in learning disability services
Youth workers dealing with vulnerable or high-risk populations

3. Security Personnel

Hospital security teams
Private security in high-risk environments (e.g., drug rehabilitation centres)

4. Education Sector Staff

Teachers or support staff working with students with behavioural challenges
Staff in special educational needs (SEN) schools or alternative provision units

5. Prison and Custodial Officers

Staff in prisons, detention centres, or secure units
Youth offending teams

Who is this for?

PMVA training is an essential skill for individuals working in environments where violence or aggressive behaviour is likely to occur. This includes but is not limited to, Healthcare Professionals, Social Care Workers, Educational Staff, Security Personal.

PMVA (including Conflict Resolution and De-escalation and Physical Intervention and Breakaways)

Course includes:

Introduction
Health and Safety
Human Rights Act
Law/Common Law
Motor Leaning and Performance
Positional Asphyxia
Use of Reasonable Force
Understanding of Reasonable Force
How to De-escalate Conflict
Cycle Of Conflict
The Breakdown Of Conflict
Trigger and Escalation
Breakaway Techniques
Post-Crisis Depression
Crisis and Recovery

Need help choosing the right course?

Not sure which course suits your team or industry? Our friendly training advisors are here to guide you. Whether you’re booking for one person or a whole organisation, we’ll help you find the right fit.