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3-Day PMVA Training Starting at £180

Learn PMVA training designed to safely disengage from physical altercations or aggressive encounters while minimising the risk of harm to both the individual and caregiver

Available Locations

Manchester

Birmingham

Southampton

Bristol

Liverpoool

Portsmouth

Sheffield

Durham

Leeds

Notthingham

Reading

Edinburgh

Course Outcomes and Outlines

Understanding the principle of disengagement.

Identifying early warning signs of physical aggression.

Mastering release techniques for wrists and clothing.

Safely managing hair and bite releases

Implementing effective body positioning for protection.

Applying post accident care and reporting protocols

Avalon's PMVA course Outline

Legal + ethical issues

Common grabs + holds

Slaps, punches, kicks

Basic restraint techniques

Introduction to PMVA

Physical intervention

Mental Health Act + Mental Capacity Act

Health + Safety at Work Legislation: Sections 2, 3, 7 & 8

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

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 3-Day PMVA FAQs

Who can attend

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.

PMVA Stands for Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression.

Agencies with 5 or more candidates for a 3-Day PMVA Training may get a free slot.

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.

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Available Locations

Manchester

Birmingham

Southampton

Bristol

Liverpoool

Portsmouth

Sheffield

Durham

Leeds

Notthingham

Reading

Edinburgh

£180

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