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PMVA BREAKAWAY COURSE OUTLINE
Breakaway techniques in PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) are strategies designed to safely disengage from physical altercations or aggressive encounters while minimizing the risk of harm to both the individual and the caregiver. Here's a detailed explanation of breakaway techniques:
Overall, breakaway techniques in PMVA emphasize the importance of proactive intervention, effective communication, and controlled physical movement to manage aggressive behavior safely and responsibly. Training in these techniques is essential for caregivers working in environments where the risk of violence or aggression is present.
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PMVA Training in London for Individuals and Organisations
Avalon’s PMVA training in London is suitable for organisations who need their staff training in prevention and management of violence and aggression. We take group bookings and may be able to offer discounts depending on your numbers. We also take individuals but we would require that there are at least 3 of you.
Our PMVA Course is highly rated by participants with many 5-star reviews on google. Our course is GSA approved and we are currently undergoing the process to be accredited by BILD Association of Certified Training (BILD ACT).
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What Our PMVA London Course Covers
PMVA Training Day 1
The PMVA Training course covers conflict management, breakaway & control and restraint all delivered together. Our training is based on a person-centred approach to conflict and difficult behaviour for proactive and responsive service delivery
- Introduction to PMVA
- Physical intervention
- Mental Health Act + Mental Capacity Act
- Health + Safety at Work Legislation: Sections 2, 3, 7 & 8
- Legal + ethical issues
- Reporting of Injuries Diseases Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
- Common grabs + holds
- Slaps, punches, kicks
- Basic restraint techniques
This 3 day Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) Training is an advisable requirement for any member of staff that works in a violent/ aggressive setting, particularly within a mental health environment. Course Highlights include:
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.