PMVA (Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression) 3 Day Training Course

In higher-risk environments, staff may regularly encounter complex behaviours, including aggression linked to mental health, trauma, or cognitive conditions. These situations require a higher level of skill, confidence, and team coordination to manage safely.

This is particularly relevant for:

• Mental health and inpatient NHS services
• Hospital security teams, managing incidents of aggression and supporting clinical staff
• Secure or specialist care environments
• Children’s residential and specialist education settings
• High-dependency care and support services

This course supports organisations in meeting their duty of care, while aligning with NHS VPR, RRN, CQC, and Ofsted standards.

This course provides a comprehensive and advanced approach to managing violence and aggression.

Content is tailored to your organisation, but typically includes:

• Advanced understanding of behaviour, trauma, and escalation
• Enhanced communication and de-escalation strategies
• Personal safety, positioning, and team dynamics
• Advanced breakaway and disengagement techniques
• Team-based physical intervention strategies
• Safe holding and movement techniques (where appropriate)
• Legal framework and decision-making in complex situations
• Person-centred and trauma-informed approaches
• Scenario-based training reflecting high-risk environments
• Post-incident procedures, reporting, and learning