Management and Prevention of
Aggression and Violence
COURSE INTRODUCTION
This 3 day Management and Prevention of Aggression and Violence Training is a mandatory requirement for any member of staff that works in a violent/ aggressive setting, particularly within a mental health environment. This course explore the six stages of managing aggression and challenging behaviour, from understanding the causes of and reducing challenging behaviour, de-escalating aggressive behaviour, physical and non-physical defensive strategies, guiding techniques and control & restraint /safer-holding techniques.
COURSE DETAILS
This 3 day Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression Training is a mandatory requirement for any member of staff that works in a violent/ aggressive setting, particularly within a mental health environment.
This course explore the six stages of managing aggression and challenging behaviour, from understanding the causes of and reducing challenging behaviour, de-escalating aggressive behaviour, physical and non-physical defensive strategies, guiding techniques and control & restraint /safer-holding techniques.
This course has been developed in line with the GSA (General Services Association) standards and meets the requirements of the 2019 Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Training Standards.
Our Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression Course is based around the Able’s Six Stage Target System which is an analytical process model based on the principles of Positive Behaviour Support and Trauma-informed Care. Every course will be focused on restraint reduction and apply a human rights approach.
The Able Target system aims to improve quality of life, care and support for individuals on a day to day basis but also improve an organisations culture of care, support and outcomes. It will improve staff competence, confidence and skills to enable them to keep the individuals they support, themselves and others safe. The six stage target model has been praised by numerous organisations as a positive, person centred system that staff can apply within everyday interactions to reduce behaviours of concern. It is also being utilised within organisations as an overall model for behavioural planning and analysis to create a positive environment and culture within the setting.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is for any delegate who is required to complete 3 day training or those that need to update their 3 day training certificate.
A health declaration must be completed on the day of the course, which will be assessed by the course tutor.
Due to the physical nature of this course, we cannot accept any pregnant candidates on the course; post- natal learners should seek advice from their GP prior to attendance. All candidates must wear suitable clothing, e.g. tracksuit bottoms, trainers and t-shirt.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand their Legal Responsibilities
- Understand Reasonable Force
- Understand ethical considerations of physical intervention
- Identify possible causes of violence and aggression
- Know the stages of the assault cycle and what each stage means
- Be able to identify signs of escalation and aggression
- Understand the different types of de-escalation strategies
- Recognise the importance of early intervention
- Understand the importance of continually assessing and evaluation the levels of risk posed by difficult / challenging people
- Select and utilise appropriate physical and nonphysical strategies to manage aggressive individuals
- Demonstrate how to escape safely from a variety of grabs + holds
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER:
DAY ONE
- What is PMVA
- Influences on physical intervention within mental health
- Human Rights Legislation Legal and Ethical issues around Physical Interventions
- Article 2,Article 3, Article 5 Article 7
- Mental Capacity Act
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards ( DOLS)
- Reporting of Injuries Diseases Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
- Criminal Law & Common Law
- Low level grabs and holds
- Slaps, punches, kicks,
- Basic restraint techniques
- Repeated practice
DAY TWO
- Conflict management
- 4 steps to violence
- Identifying triggers
- Assault cycle
- Importance of communication (verbal, non-verbal)
- De-escalation
- Fighting arc
- Group work relating to scenarios
- Practice session and trouble shoot techniques learned from previous session
- Chair restraint and de-escalation techniques
- Breakaway techniques – rear and front clothing grabs
- Hair pulls
- Choking
- Arm locks
- Planned approaches (2 person approach for violent individual)
- Supine take down (basics)
DAY THREE
- Test based on theoretical aspects of course, legislation and conflict management
- Practice session and trouble shoot techniques learned from previous session
- Supine takedown and restraint (various options)
- Turning the patient
- De-escalation methods
- Prone take down
- Prone restraint
- Role of the head person
- Managing legs supine and prone
- Supine Restraint & IM Medication
- Practical assessment
CERTIFICATION
Delegates will receive an accredited certificate of attendance. A refresher course is needed yearly.
How much does it cost?
Fee: £290.00