What is PMVA training?
PMVA stands for Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression. It is practical training for staff who may face challenging or aggressive behaviour at work: how to recognise early warning signs, calm a situation through communication and de-escalation, keep yourself and others safe, use breakaway techniques and safe physical intervention only as a last resort, respond to an incident and record it properly.
Who is PMVA training for?
Anyone who may face aggression at work: care workers, support workers and nurses in health and social care; staff in mental health, learning disability, autism and dementia services; teachers, teaching assistants and SEND staff; and security officers, receptionists and other front-line roles. No previous training is needed.
Is PMVA training mandatory?
No single law names PMVA. But employers must assess the risk of violence to their staff and act on it under health and safety law, and CQC-registered services must make sure staff have the training their role needs. For many care, mental health and SEND employers, PMVA training is how they meet those duties.
Can managers and team leaders attend PMVA training?
Yes. Managers and team leaders often train alongside their teams, so everyone uses the same approach during an incident and records it the same way afterwards. For eight or more people we can run the course on site for your whole team.
How long is PMVA training?
A PMVA refresher is one day. The full PMVA course runs for up to three days. We confirm the exact length and timetable with your dates.
Where does the PMVA course run and how much is it?
Face to face in Liverpool and London for £99 per person. Group rates are available, and for eight or more people we can deliver the course on site at your workplace.
How do I book PMVA training?
Book an open Liverpool date online on this page and pay by card or employer invoice, at £99 per person. For London, another date or on-site training for your team, send the enquiry form or call 0151 305 9969 and we reply by email with dates, the venue and how to pay.