Able Target System

The Able Target System is a modular system for managing behaviour of concern, behaviour that challenges, distress, crisis, aggression and violence. It is adapted to various environments in the health and social care and education settings.

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PMVA Training (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression)

Our PMVA training is based on a person-centred approach to conflict and difficult behaviour and is a fully accredited course with the British Institute of Learning Disabilities Association of Certified Trainers (BILD – ACT) and the Institute of Conflict Management (ICM)
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Able Target System: PMVA Trainer The Trainer Course

Are you ready to partner with an organisation committed to reducing restraint and promoting positive approaches to wellbeing? Able Training’s Affiliate Centres Programme and Train the Trainer Course offer a unique opportunity for organisations to standardise their training, enhance professional development, and achieve positive outcomes for all.
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Breakaway & Restraint Training

Breakaway & Restraint Training
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MVA Management of Violence and Aggression

This course explores the six stages of managing aggression and challenging behaviour including physical and non-physical defence strategies suitable to the NHS.
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Personal Safety for Staff In Dementia Care

Our Personal Safety for Staff In Dementia Care course is an add on to our “Understanding & Responding to Distressed Behaviour Course” and aims to equip staff with strategies to manage their own safety in a situation of aggression or violence that is aimed towards them or others.
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Positive Behavioural Support & De-escalation Training

Our Positive Behavioural Support & De-escalation Course provides accredited training for dealing with challenging behaviour.
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Personal Safety & Breakaway Training

The Personal Safety & Breakaway module covers personal safety strategies, non-restrictive physical skills including breakaway techniques.
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Challenging Behaviour Training

Challenging Behaviour Training for adult and child settings including Schools & Education, Foster Care, Children’s Homes, Elderly Care, Social Care & Mental Health settings.
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Managing Difficult Behaviours in Primary & Pre-Schools

Managing Difficult Behaviours in Primary & Pre-Schools including Positive Behavioural Support, De-Escalation & Positive Handling
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Positive Handling & Restraint Training Course

Restrictive and non-restrictive physical intervention skills including; Positive handling, guiding, shepherding, restraint and clinical holding

Our training in the subject of managing difficult behaviours and aggression all follow the Able 6-Stage Target System which is based on the principles of positive behavioural support, conflict management, de-escalation, pro-active and responsive strategies and staged physical response methods. It is a person-centred approach suitable for both adult and child environments and adapts to fits all forms of environments and behaviours. We are firm believers that physical intervention is a last resort, so all of our courses are guided by the  Able  6-Stage Target Model of managing behaviours. We aim to encourage best practice outcomes for dealing with behaviour that challenges in the workplace.

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