3 Day PMVA
3 Day PMVA training gives your team the skills to manage violence and aggression safely and effectively. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
About the course
Manage violence and aggression safely and effectively
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Be aware of the consequences of Violence and Aggression
- Know examples of challenging behaviour
- Recognise the key legislation relating to Managing Violence and aggression
- Know the five key parts of the assault cycle
- Be aware of the risk factors that can precipitate violence and aggression
- Know how to take steps to prevent episodes of violence and aggression
- Be aware of the causes and signs of escalation
- Understand effective ways to de-escalate aggressive and violent episodes
- Understand why rapid tranquilisation is used
- Understand what is meant by Reasonable Force
- Recognise correct technique to use in restraints
- Be-aware of no-go areas of the body
- Recognises the dangers and signs of positional asphyxia
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Violence and Aggression
- Defining violence and aggression
- Why is restraint used?
- When is restraint needed?
- Consequences of violence and aggression
- Poor management
- Challenging behaviour
Legislation
- Common law
- Human Rights Act (1998)
- Mental Health Act (1983)
- Mental Capacity Act (2005)
- RIDDOR (2013)
- Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999)
The Assault Cycle
- What is the assault cycle?
- The triggering events
- Escalation
- Crisis
- Recovery
- Post-crisis depression
Risk Factors of Violence and Aggression
- Patient risk factors
- Environmental risk factors
- Victim trends
Prevention
- Environment
- Risk management
De-Escalation
- Causes of escalation
- De-escalating
- Awareness and assessment
- Acting
Medication
- Rapid tranquilisation
- P.R.N. medication
- Commonly used P.R.N. medication
- Using P.R.N. medication
Restraint
- Reasonable force
- Provisions
- Techniques
- No-go areas
- Positional asphyxia
- Ligature cutters
- Responding to someone with a ligature
- Case studies
Practical Techniques
- Safe floor techniques – face up and face down
- Standing to sitting
- Assisted walking
- Teams of two or three
- Breakaways
Keep exploring
Related behaviour management courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the 3 Day PMVA course?
It runs as a 3 days training (18 hours) course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 12 delegates per session — we keep practical groups smaller so everyone gets hands-on time.
Is there a practical element?
Yes — delegates practise the techniques hands-on during the course, guided by the trainer.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care, hospitals, special schools & SEN settings, supported living. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring 3 Day PMVA training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our behaviour management training range. Also explore mental health training and neurological training.