Violence Prevention – PVPC Classroom

Course Prerequisites

1. Violence Prevention: Introduction to Violence Prevention

Register
Not Registered

2. Violence Prevention: Recognize Risks and Behaviours

Register
Not Registered

3. Violence Prevention: Assess and Plan: Part 1 - Complete Point-of-Care Risk Assessments

Register
Not Registered

4. Violence Prevention: Assess and Plan: Part 2 - Develop Behavioural Care Plans

Register
Not Registered

5. Violence Prevention: Respond to the Risk: Part 1 - Perform De-escalation Communication

Register
Not Registered

6. Violence Prevention: Respond to the Risk: Part 2 - Perform De-escalation Strategies

Register
Not Registered

7. Violence Prevention: Respond to the Risk: Part 3 - Determine When and How to Get Help

Register
Not Registered

8. Violence Prevention: Report and Communicate Post-Incident

Register
Not Registered

Course Description
This practical, eight-hour classroom session provides opportunities to practice key violence prevention strategies and builds on the skills learned in the PVPC e-learning modules.

Topics covered in-depth include:

  • PVPC Framework
  • Recognizing Risks and Behaviours
  • Assessing and Planning (point-of-care risk assessments and behavioural care planning)
  • Responding to the Risk (de-escalation skills, determining when and how to call for help, applying personal safety techniques)
  • Reporting and Communicating Post Incident

Prerequisites:

  • All 8 PVPC e-learning modules.

Please Note:
There are limited seats available for this session.
If you are on the waitlist, a notification email will be sent to you if a seat opens in the course.


Staff who work in areas identified as 'High Risk' according to PVPC standards:

  • Emergency Departments/Urgent Care,
  • Mental Health & Substance Use,
  • Long Term Care,
  • Protection Services & Security,
  • Community Health Services,
  • Neurology/Brain Injury/Psychiatry,
  • Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCCs), and
  • Medium risk areas that have formally increased their violence prevention education requirements
7 hrs 30 mins
14956

Virtual Sessions
If you are registering for a Virtual session (video conferencing), you will need:

  • Internet access
  • Computer with a Camera and Microphone (most laptops have this)
  • An appropriate, comfortable environment

Invitations with more information will be sent 24-48hrs prior to your session

COVID19 Precautions for in-person sessions:

Do Not Attend, if you or anyone in your home:
• Has a runny nose, sore throat, fever, cough,
• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing, diarrhea or vomiting
• Travelled outside Canada in the last 14 days
• Been in contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19

PLEASE READ

  • You may register for any class close to your work or home, based on the Island Health Travel and Employee Expense Policy.
  • Physical participation in practical exercises is required for this course. All participants must wear active-type clothing and appropriate footwear (i.e. running shoes) in order to safely participate. Do not wear heels, flip-flops, sandals, or open-toed shoes.
  • Kindly arrive on time and bring your own refreshments and lunch.
  • Must attend for the full 7.5 hours for credit.
  • Due to the high demand for these classes, please cancel if you are unable to attend.
  • There are limited seats available for these sessions. If you are on the waitlist, a notification email will be sent to you if a seat opens in the course.
  • If you are unable to attend with less than 24 hours notice, please email violenceprevention@islandhealth.ca to notify us.

  • Prior to attending educational sessions, you must obtain approval from your manager or supervisor if attending on scheduled work time (or if you expect to be reimbursed if attending outside of work time). Download this form, have it signed and then keep it for your records. Thank you.

    Available Sessions

    VIRTUAL

    Apr 26, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • PACHET, RONALD A

    Teams or Zoom
    LINK TO BE SENT OUT 48 HRS PRIOR
    Please EMAIL violenceprevention@islandhealth.ca if not received


    VIRTUAL

    Apr 29, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • WHITE, JESSE H (White Jesse)

    Teams or Zoom
    LINK TO BE SENT OUT 48 HRS PRIOR
    Please EMAIL violenceprevention@islandhealth.ca if not received


    Victoria- RJH-PCC

    May 2, 2024, 7am PT - 3pm PT

    • TEVES, REBBECCA (Becky)

    169 Lecture theater


    VIRTUAL

    May 7, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • PACHET, RONALD A

    Teams or Zoom
    LINK TO BE SENT OUT 48 HRS PRIOR
    Please EMAIL violenceprevention@islandhealth.ca if not received


    DUNCAN - CDH

    May 10, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • PACHET, RONALD A

    Clinical Lecture Room
    Cowichan District Hospital
    3045 Gibbins Road
    Duncan, BC V9l1E5


    VICTORIA-RJH

    May 13, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • WHITE, JESSE H (White Jesse)
    • WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M

    Woodward Room
    Admin Building (formerly Begbie)
    Royal Jubilee Hospital
    1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

    Date change: Now Monday May 13th


    Violence Prevention Classroom Session - CRG

    May 23, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • MILLER, GERRIE L

    375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada
    Rooms 1-2-3


    Victoria- RJH- PCC

    Jun 5, 2024, 7am PT - 3pm PT

    • TEVES, REBBECCA (Becky)

    RJH- 169 LECTURE THEATER


    VICTORIA-RJH

    Jun 12, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • WHITE, JESSE H (White Jesse)
    • WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M

    Woodward Room
    Admin Building (formerly Begbie)
    Royal Jubilee Hospital
    1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, Canada


    Violence Prevention Classroom - CRG

    Jun 14, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • MILLER, GERRIE L

    375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada
    Rooms 1-2-3


    Victoria- RJH- PCC

    Jul 4, 2024, 7am PT - 3pm PT

    • TEVES, REBBECCA (Becky)

    RJH-169 LECTURE THEATER


    VICTORIA-RJH

    Jul 18, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • WHITE, JESSE H (White Jesse)
    • WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M

    Woodward Room
    Admin Building (formerly Begbie)
    Royal Jubilee Hospital
    1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, Canada


    Violence Prevention Classroom - CRG

    Aug 13, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • MILLER, GERRIE L

    375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada
    Rooms 1-2-3


    VICTORIA-RJH

    Aug 14, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M
    • WHITE, JESSE H (White Jesse)

    Woodward Room
    Admin Building (formerly Begbie)
    Royal Jubilee Hospital
    1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, Canada


    VICTORIA-RJH

    Sep 13, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M
    • WHITE, JESSE H (White Jesse)

    Woodward Room
    Admin Building (formerly Begbie)
    Royal Jubilee Hospital
    1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, Canada


    VICTORIA-RJH

    Oct 17, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M
    • WHITE, JESSE H (White Jesse)

    Woodward Room
    Admin Building (formerly Begbie)
    Royal Jubilee Hospital
    1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, Canada


    Violence Prevention Classroom - CRG

    Oct 25, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • MILLER, GERRIE L

    375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada
    Rooms 1-2-3


    VICTORIA-RJH

    Nov 8, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • WHITE, JESSE H (White Jesse)
    • WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M

    Woodward Room
    Admin Building (formerly Begbie)
    Royal Jubilee Hospital
    1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, Canada


    Violence Prevention Classroom - CRG

    Nov 25, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • MILLER, GERRIE L

    375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada
    Rooms 1-2-3


    VICTORIA-RJH

    Dec 11, 2024, 8am PT - 4pm PT

    • WHITE, JESSE H (White Jesse)
    • WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M

    Woodward Room
    Admin Building (formerly Begbie)
    Royal Jubilee Hospital
    1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC, Canada


    Login to register or to see more information

    Contact Info

    Please contact Violence Prevention

    violenceprevention@islandhealth.ca

    For technical issues, please submit a ticket through LearningHub Help Site.