Violence Prevention – PVPC Classroom
Course Prerequisites
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:
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:
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| 7 hrs 30 mins | |
| 14956 | |
Virtual Sessions
Invitations with more information will be sent 24-48hrs prior to your session |
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PLEASE READ Precautions for in-person sessions:
Registration and attendance:
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. |
Course Sessions
PVPC - Virtual
Apr 7, 2025, 9am PT - 5pm PT
- WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M
- Dobson, Kevin
- WHITE, JESSE H
Port Hardy - MHSU
Apr 10, 2025, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT
- HOLDEN, GARTH E
- WILSON, CATHELINE A
7070 Shorncliffe Avenue, Port Hardy, BC, Canada
Victoria RJH
Apr 11, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- WHITE, JESSE H
- TWETER, CORINNE A
Woodward Room, Administration Building
Royal Jubilee Hospital
1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC
NANAIMO - NRGH
Apr 17, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- Ware, Todd
Room G245
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
1200 Dufferin Crescent
Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7
Virtual
Apr 22, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- WHITE, JESSE H
Victoria - VGH
Apr 25, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M
VGH Lecture hall s263
Virtual
Apr 28, 2025, 9am PT - 5pm PT
- WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M
Microsoft Teams
email violenceprevention@islandhealth.ca two days before class if you have not received the meeting link
Virtual
Apr 30, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- WHITE, JESSE H
Victoria-RJH-PCC
May 1, 2025, 7am PT - 3pm PT
- TEVES, Becky
RJH PCC Lecture Theater 169
PVPC - Virtual
May 5, 2025, 9am PT - 5pm PT
- WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M
PVPC - Virtual
May 12, 2025, 9am PT - 5pm PT
- WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M
CRG - PVPC Violence Prevention Classroom
May 15, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- MILLER, GERRIE L
375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada
Meeting Rooms 1-3
Victoria - RJH
May 20, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- WHITE, JESSE H
Port McNeill- PVPC in-person class
May 27, 2025, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT
- HALL, KIM
Port McNeill Hospital- Boardroom
Victoria - VGH
May 30, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M
VGH Lecture Hall room s263
Victoria-RJH-PCC
Jun 6, 2025, 7am PT - 3pm PT
- TEVES, Becky
RJH PCC Lecture Theater 169
CRG - PVPC Violence Prevention Classroom
Jun 30, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- MILLER, GERRIE L
375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada
Meeting Rooms 1-3
PVPC - Virtual
Jun 30, 2025, 9am PT - 5pm PT
- WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M
PVPC - Virtual
Jun 30, 2025, 9am PT - 5pm PT
- WEATHERHEAD, CRAIG M
Port McNeill- PVPC in-person Class
Jul 22, 2025, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT
- HALL, KIM
Port McNeill Hospital- Boardroom
CRG-PVPC in-person Class
Aug 6, 2025, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT
- HALL, KIM
375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada
CRG - PVPC Violence Prevention Classroom
Sep 4, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- MILLER, GERRIE L
375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada
Meeting Rooms 1-3
CRG - PVPC Violence Prevention Classroom
Oct 14, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- MILLER, GERRIE L
375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada
Port McNeill- PVPC in-person Class
Oct 28, 2025, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT
- HALL, KIM
Port McNeill Hospital- Boardroom
CRG- PVPC in-person Class
Nov 13, 2025, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT
- HALL, KIM
Campbell River Hospital
CRG - PVPC Violence Prevention Classroom
Dec 5, 2025, 8am PT - 4pm PT
- MILLER, GERRIE L
375 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, BC, Canada
Meeting Rooms 1-3
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Contact Information
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