PHYSICAL INTERVENTION TRAINING
LIGATURE TRAINING COURSE. NOW FOR £50 ONLY!
1-DAY Classroom training aimed at understanding what ligatures are and the risks they pose in healthcare settings. Also aimed at learning means of approach. Holds every Saturday in Manchester.
3-day PMVA Training & PMVA Refresher Courses
OBSERVATION & ENGAGEMENT COURSE
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Ligature Training
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of ligature risks in healthcare and high-risk environments. It covers the types of ligature cutters, their applications in hospitals, blind spots and their mitigation, managerial responsibilities, mandatory procedural requirements, and ligature risk assessments. Participants will gain essential skills for ensuring safety in psychiatric and emergency care settings.
- 1- Day Course: 9am to 5pm.
- Certificate Type: E-Certificate in PDF Format.
- Refresher Period: 1 Year
- Mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors)
- Emergency medical responders (paramedics, EMTs)
- Correctional officers and prison staff
- Crisis intervention teams and social workers
- Healthcare providers in psychiatric or high-risk settings
- Community outreach coordinators and mental health advocates
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the risks associated with ligatures in healthcare settings
- Identify and use different types of ligature cutters
- Recognize blind spots and implement mitigation strategies
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of managers and employers
- Comprehend mandatory procedural requirements for patient safety
- Conduct and apply ligature risk assessments/audits
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Detailed Course Outline
Definition of ligature and associated risks. Overview of different types of ligature cutters and their specific functions in emergency situations
Usage of ligature cutters in high-risk areas such as psychiatric wards, emergency rooms, ICUs, and seclusion rooms. Importance of proper storage and accessibility for quick emergency response.
Explanation of physical and cognitive blind spots in healthcare. Risks associated with blind spots and strategies for mitigation, including monitoring tools and improved staff communication.
Key responsibilities of managers in staff training, risk management, and protocol enforcement. Employers’ role in providing resources, ensuring compliance, and maintaining a safe healthcare environment.
Overview of essential healthcare protocols for patient safety and legal compliance. Importance of procedural adherence in preventing risks and ensuring effective emergency responses.
Purpose and importance of ligature risk assessments. Process of conducting risk audits to identify hazards, implement safety measures, and maintain compliance with regulations.
OBSERVATION & ENGAGEMENT COURSE OUTLINE
CENTRAL LONDON: Training Centre: 10 Godliman Street, London, EC4V 5AJ, United Kingdom
WATFORD Training Centre: Leonardo hotels Watford, Clarendon Rd, WD17 1JA, United Kingdom.
By the end of this training, candidates will be able to:
1. Assess and manage risk in challenging situations.
2. Comprehend lawful use of restrictive intervention and promote a supportive environment.
3. Balance quality of life with restraint reduction, considering cultural differences.
4. Utilize effective communication, recognize conflict patterns, and respond to warning signals.
5. Understand various de-escalation strategies and employ appropriate non-restrictive and restrictive techniques to manage aggression.
Avalon's PMVA Training holds at 10 Godliman Street, London, EC4V 5AJ, United Kingdom
Our (PMVA) Training is advisable for anyone that works in a violent/ aggressive setting. It is suitable for Mental Health Support Workers and for Health Care Assistants who can easily attend in London.
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Avalon Care's PMVA course Outline
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.
Day 1 of PMVA Training
- Introduction to PMVA
- Physical intervention
- Mental Health Act + Mental Capacity Act
- Health + Safety at Work Legislation: Sections 2, 3, 7 & 8
- Legal + ethical issues
- Common grabs + holds
- Slaps, punches, kicks
- Basic restraint techniques
Day 2 of PMVA Training
- Communication skills, verbal + non-verbal
- Conflict Management
- Identifying triggers of assault + assault cycle
- De-escalation techniques
- Chair restraint
- Clothing grabs
- Hair pulls, strangulation, arm locks
- Planned approaches
- Basic supine take-down
Day 3 of PMVA Training
- Practice session on techniques learnt so far
- Turning the patient
- Supine take down + restraint
- Prone take down + restraint
- Role of head person
- Managing legs supine + prone
- IM Medication
- Theory assessment
- Practical Assessment
Avalon PMVA London Training Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
PMVA Stands for Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression.
There are no specific requirements for you to attend our PMVA training course. It is however expected that you are working or will work in healthcare, security or related roles that require the knowledge that PMVA offers.
Yes. You would receive an official certificate of completion in PMVA on completion of your training with Avalon Care Training
Each PMVA training block lasts 3 days generally. The course is completed within 3 days.
Yes. You can get a refund if this is requested within 14 days of your booking. Please note that we may deduct administrative charges while processing refunds.