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PMVA 1 Day Refresher Course - BILDACT Certified - tutors are GSA grade A tutors
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PMVA 1 Day Refresher Course – BILD ACT Certified Training

PMVA Training for Healthcare Workers in London and Across the UK

Looking for trusted PMVA Training for healthcare workers? Our PMVA 1 Day Refresher Course is fully aligned to the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Training Standards and certified by BILD ACT.

This classroom-based Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) refresher course is designed for healthcare professionals working in mental health, secure services, hospitals, care homes, supported living, and other challenging healthcare environments.

Train Healthcare ensures all tutors are GSA Grade A Tutors, delivering high-quality practical PMVA training for healthcare staff across the UK.
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Book Your PMVA Refresher Course Today

Update your PMVA certification with practical, hands-on training delivered by experienced instructors.

• BILD ACT Certified Training
• GSA Grade A Tutors
• Same day certificate
• Accepted for NHS and care jobs
• Practical classroom training
• Fast booking
• Trusted by healthcare workers

Get your PMVA certificate and stay compliant with workplace training requirements.
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Course Information

• Course: PMVA 1 Day Refresher Course
• Course Type: Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
• Training Standard: BILD ACT Certified and RRN Aligned
• Duration: 1 Day
• Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Certificate: Same Day Certificate
• Training Type: Classroom / Face-to-Face
• Tutors: GSA Grade A Tutors
• Locations: London and major UK cities
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PMVA Training Available in Major UK Cities

Our PMVA Refresher Training courses are available in:

• London
• Birmingham
• Manchester
• Leeds
• Bristol
• Leicester
• Liverpool
• Nottingham
• Sheffield
• Cardiff
• Coventry
• Newport
• Swansea

This PMVA Refresher Course is ideal for healthcare workers employed in mental health services, hospitals, care homes, secure units, learning disability services, and supported living settings.
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Who Can Join This PMVA Refresher Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Mental Health Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Assistants
• Secure Unit Staff
• Learning Disability Staff
• Residential Care Staff
• NHS Staff
• Agency Healthcare Workers
• Community Mental Health Staff
• Support Practitioners
• Clinical Staff
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
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Important Information Before Booking

This PMVA (GSA) Refresher Course is essential for staff working in violent or aggressive settings, particularly within mental health environments.

This course is only suitable for learners who need to refresh and update existing PMVA skills.

Delegates must have completed a full 3-day PMVA course before attending this refresher course.

A health declaration must be completed on the day of training and will be assessed by the course tutor.

Due to the physical nature of this course:
• Pregnant candidates cannot attend this course
• Post-natal learners should seek advice from their GP before attendance
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No Responsibility for Injuries

I acknowledge that Train Healthcare and course trainers are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or health-related issues that may arise during the course, whether occurring on the premises or otherwise.

Why Choose This PMVA Refresher Course?

Healthcare professionals choose Train Healthcare because we provide:

• BILD ACT Certified refresher training
• GSA Grade A Tutors
• Practical physical intervention training
• Same day certification
• Fast booking process
• Trusted healthcare training provider
• Job ready PMVA certificate
• NHS and care sector accepted training
• Professional trainer-led classroom learning
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What You Will Learn

This PMVA Refresher Training course covers:

• Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
• De-escalation techniques
• Physical intervention skills
• Safe restraint techniques
• Conflict management
• Positional asphyxia awareness
• Legal responsibilities
• Use of reasonable force
• Risk assessment
• Team intervention strategies
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Course Outcomes

By the end of this PMVA Training course learners will:

• Understand legal responsibilities
• Understand reasonable force
• Understand ethical considerations of physical intervention
• Identify possible causes of violence and aggression
• Understand stages of the assault cycle
• Identify signs of escalation
• Understand de-escalation strategies
• Recognise the importance of early intervention
• Understand risk assessment and ongoing evaluation
• Select appropriate physical and non-physical intervention strategies
• Understand relevant legislation and professional frameworks
• Understand risks associated with restraint
• Understand avoidance and detection of positional asphyxia
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Course Content

This PMVA 1 Day Refresher Course includes practical instruction and supervised practice in:

• Friendly come along techniques
• Non-contact techniques
• Stage one, stage two and figure of four
• Standing holds including escape and rescue
• Upper Arm Wrap
• Team formulation and approach
• Upper Arm Wrap to secure hold
• Seated de-escalation techniques
• Trouble drills
• Upper Arm Wrap to supine
• Supine descent to floor
• Elevated rest in Upper Arm Wrap
• Trouble drill to sniper in supine
• Elevated rest to standing
• De-escalation in supine
• Securing legs in supine
• Prone descent to floor
• Prone floor work
• Turning prone to supine
• Prone standing from the floor
• Reliefs standing, supine and prone
• Seclusion options

Healthcare PMVA Training for NHS and Care Staff
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This PMVA Refresher Course is widely accepted for:
• NHS employment
• Mental health services
• Care home work
• Secure services
• Learning disability services
• Supported living services
• Agency healthcare work
• Residential care settings

Face-to-Face PMVA Training with Same Day Certificate

Unlike online-only courses, this Face-to-Face PMVA Course provides practical classroom-based learning using trainer-led demonstrations and supervised intervention practice.
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Successful learners receive a Same Day Certificate upon completion.



This course is ideal for learners searching for:
• PMVA 1 Day Refresher Course
• Positive Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
• BILD ACT Certified refresher training
• GSA Grade A tutors
• Physical Intervention Refresher
• PMVA certification renewal
• Conflict resolution and management refresher
• BILD-accredited refresher courses
• Safe and effective physical intervention review
• PMVA refresher training with GSA tutors
• Violence and aggression prevention update
• BILD ACT certification renewal in healthcare
• Grade A tutors for PMVA refresher
• Professional healthcare refresher training
• PMVA Training London
• Mental Health PMVA Course
• PMVA Refresher for Healthcare Workers
• Classroom PMVA Training
• Physical Intervention Training UK
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Book Your PMVA Refresher Training Today

Book your PMVA Refresher Course today and update your practical intervention and de-escalation skills with trusted healthcare trainers.

Train with experienced GSA Grade A Tutors in a professional classroom environment designed for healthcare workers across the UK.

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for classroom training course bookings.

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