PMAV Course

Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence

The aim of this Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence (PMAV) Course is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude to be able to manage aggression and violence.

This course provides staff members with the knowledge, confidence and skill in recognising the early indicators, assessing and de-escalating aggressive behaviour encountered within the context of their role.

Requirements

There are currently no prerequisites for this course. Students should be physically well enough to carry out chest compression on a manikin while kneeling.

Who should attend?

All individuals working in a Challenging role. This course is based on the HSE’s Policy on the Prevention and Management of Work-Related Aggression & Violence 2018, their Strategy for Managing Work-related Aggression and Violence within the Irish Health Service 2008 and the Mental Health Commission’s Code of Practice on the use of Physical Restraint.

Course Content:

  • Theory of violence and aggression in the
    workplace
  • What violence and aggression in the workplace is
  • Understanding and managing conflict within healthcare
  • Ethical & Legal requirements associated with violence and aggression
  • Strategies to avoid occurrences of aggression and violence
  • Identification, assessment and resolution of
    conflict
  • Recognition, assessment and management of escalating situations.
  • Assault cycle
  • Recognition and assessment of the escalation process
  • Use of stage specific de-escalation skills
  • Service user and situation specific risk assessment and management.
  • Verbal de-escalation skills
  • Management of verbal aggression
  • Crisis management
  • Physical and psychological risks involved in physical interventions
  • Safe practice in lone working and working alone
  • Personal safety in providing physical care
  • Risks associated with the use of physical interventions
  • Physical Interventions and breakaway techniques

Practical Demonstration

The practical element of the course will include the following:

  • Defence against Kicks, Slaps & Punches.
  • Breakaways: Wrist/Arm Release, Two Hand Wrist Release, Release from Clothing Hold (Push/Pull), Clothing Release from hold from behind, Release from Hair Hold, Breakaway from hold to shoulders or neck, Body hold, Biting, Breakaway from Hair Hold & Ligature.

Assessment

The course comprises of theory and practical. It is tailored to suit the industry of the trainees. There will be a short written test and skills demonstration as part of the assessment.

Location

This classroom based instructor led practical training is conducted in our training suite in Dublin 22. (Eircode D22 RD28).

Course Duration:

4 hours

Course Delivery

The course comprises of theory and practical. It is tailored to suit the industry of the trainees. We deliver this course in class room including Theory and Practical.

Trainer

All courses are delivered by approved instructor/s.

Certification:

Certified by Edmart Training & Consultancy in line with HSE’s Policy on the Prevention and Management of Work-Related Aggression & Violence 2018, their Strategy for Managing Work-related Aggression and Violence within the Irish Health Service 2008 and the Mental Health Commissions’ Code of Practice on the use of Physical Restraint.

Certification Validity:

2 Years

Refresher Course:

The learners must undergo refresher training every two years.

Refund Policy:

No Refund will be provided if cancelling or  “No-Show” on the course or a failure to complete the course.

Course Schedule

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PMAV Course

Course Date : February 26, 2026 (Thu)

Timing : 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM

€125
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Course Date : March 25, 2026 (Wed)

Timing : 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM

€125
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