PMVA: Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression Awareness Online (E-learning)
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Prevent and Calm Challenging Behaviour Safely
This online PMVA awareness course introduces the prevention and management of violence and aggression. It helps healthcare workers, carers, educators and other frontline staff recognise risk and respond safely.
The course covers risk assessment, de-escalation, conflict resolution, restraint reduction, legal and safeguarding responsibilities and person-centred care. It suits beginners as well as experienced staff, and does not teach physical restraint techniques.
Who Is This Course For?
- Healthcare workers and support staff
- Carers
- Mental health staff
- Educators
- Security personnel and other frontline professionals
- Anyone working where challenging behaviour may occur
Delivery Method
Online e-learning, self-paced, on desktop or mobile. The course includes about 2 hours of video. Video lessons are supported by PDF, PowerPoint and infographic learning materials. Learners have lifetime access on desktop and mobile.
What the Course Covers
- PMVA principles – behaviour management and behaviour as a form of communication
- Triggers and early intervention – warning signs of escalation, early intervention and risk assessment
- De-escalation – verbal and non-verbal de-escalation, crisis management and safe response
- Restraint reduction – restraint reduction, least restrictive practice, and safe disengagement and breakaway awareness
- Responsibilities – legal, ethical and safeguarding responsibilities
- After an incident – post-incident review, reflective learning, and staff wellbeing and resilience
- Person-centred environments – creating person-centred care environments
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Recognise triggers and warning signs of escalation and the role of early intervention
- Describe verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques
- Understand restraint reduction and least restrictive practice
- Outline legal, ethical and safeguarding responsibilities
- Explain the value of post-incident review and staff wellbeing support
Assessment and Certification
The course ends with a final assessment. Successful learners receive a digital Certificate of Completion. The course carries 2 CPD Points and is delivered by a CPD Accredited Provider.
Important to Know
This course does not teach physical restraint techniques. Practical physical intervention may require separate face-to-face training, depending on organisational requirements.
FAQ
Does this PMVA course teach physical restraint?
No. It covers awareness, prevention, de-escalation, restraint reduction, legal responsibilities and safe practice principles. Practical physical intervention may require separate face-to-face training, depending on organisational requirements.
Who is PMVA awareness training for?
Healthcare workers, support staff, carers, mental health staff, educators, security personnel and anyone working where challenging behaviour may occur.
How long is the course?
There is about 2 hours of video and the course is self-paced.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. The course is online and can be taken on desktop or mobile, with lifetime access.
Is there a certificate?
Yes. Learners who complete the final assessment receive a digital Certificate of Completion, and the course carries 2 CPD Points.
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On completion, learners receive a digital certificate from TrainifyHUB with a unique verification code. Any CPD points for the course are shown in the course description
All you need to complete our e-learning courses is a computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection.
E-learning is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning you can progress through the modules at your own pace, at your own time to fit the training in around your work and personal life.
Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.
Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.
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TrainifyHUB is a London-based online training provider and the trading name of SL Brothers Ltd. Its self-paced courses cover health and social care, construction site safety awareness, compliance and workplace skills.
Envico is working in association with TrainifyHUB and is not accredited by or associated with any examination bodies, awarding bodies, institutions or organisations in any way whatsoever.