3-day PMVA introductory course
The complete foundation course for Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression. BILD Act (RRN) certified and accepted by NHS trusts and staffing agencies across the UK.
Course duration
Per person
Certificate validity
Certified
What does the 3-day PMVA course cover?
The 3-day PMVA introductory course covers de-escalation, breakaway skills, risk assessment, and proportionate physical intervention, delivering full BILD Act (RRN) certification in 3 days, from £295 per person.
Our 3-day PMVA introductory course provides a comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of preventing and managing violence and aggression in healthcare settings. Developed in line with RRN Training Standards and BILD Act certification requirements.
Understanding violence and aggression
Causes, triggers, and the role of the environment
De-escalation skills
Verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to prevent escalation
Risk assessment
Identifying and assessing risk before, during, and after incidents
Breakaway techniques
Safe disengagement from grabs, holds, and physical contact
Physical intervention
Proportionate, last-resort physical intervention techniques
Post-incident support
Debriefing, documentation, and supporting staff wellbeing
Who is this course for?
Healthcare agency workers
If you work for a staffing agency supplying the NHS, PMVA certification is required before you can be placed in many acute, mental health, A&E, or community settings. Our open courses are designed for individuals who need to book and certify independently.
NHS employed staff and teams
We also deliver PMVA training for NHS trust training departments, ward teams, and clinical leads who need to train staff cohorts. Contact us to discuss in-house delivery.
Why choose +ProActive Approaches for PMVA training?
BILD Act (RRN) certified
Our training meets the national RRN standard. Certificates are accepted by NHS trusts and staffing agencies across the UK.
Trauma-informed approach
We don't just teach techniques. We help staff understand why incidents happen, so they can prevent them.
Open courses nationwide
Individual bookings welcome. Courses run regularly in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Portsmouth, Coventry, Oxford, and Liverpool.
Transparent pricing
£295 per person. No hidden fees, no per-certificate charges.
Where does the course run?
We run PMVA introductory courses in 8 cities across England. Click a location to see upcoming dates and book your place.
Frequently asked questions
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BILD Act (RRN) certified. £295 per person. Open courses across the UK.
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