Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
PMVA training teaches people how to identify, prevent and manage violent or aggressive behaviour in healthcare, mental health or frontline settings.
About this course
PMVA training teaches people how to identify, prevent and manage violent or aggressive behaviour in healthcare, mental health or frontline settings.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify signs of escalating aggression.
- Apply de-escalation and prevention strategies.
- Understand ethical, legal and safety considerations when managing violent or aggressive behaviour.
Course Modules
Module 1: Understanding aggression and risk
Identifying triggers, escalation patterns and risk signals.
Module 2: De-escalation and prevention
Practical communication and safer response strategies.
Module 3: Ethical and legal responsibilities
Understanding reasonable force, restraint minimisation and duty of care.
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