Control and Restraint Training
The importance of de-escalation, recognising triggers, body-language and verbal communication.
This short video on de-escalation contains strong language.
viewer discretion is advised.
PMVA training
We deliver PMVA courses accredited by the GSA and accepted throughout many NHS trusts. All our tutors are GSA grade A tutors.
If you would like to book a course please see the course diary and bookings tab
Theoretical Modules Include:
- Health
& Safety at work act.
- Public health model
- The law and the use of force
- Mental Capacity Act
- Risks in restraint
- Recent influences on Physical intervention ( guide lines )
- RIDDOR
- Human Rights Act
- Conflict management ( de-escalation & communication)
Breakaway and restraint techniques taught include:
- Various wrist grabs
- Various clothing grabs
- Slaps, punches, kicks
- Hair pulls-various
- Chair de-escalation
- Strangle holds
- Planned approach (restraining violent patient as part of a response team)
- Role of the head person
- Prone restraint
- Supine Restraint
- Turning the patient
- Seclusion exits
