Protect yourself from workplace injury due to violence.
Learn practical applications to identify risk factors of violence and de-escalation techniques.
Full-day educational training (8:30am – 4:30pm) with approval from your supervisor.
Book early. Spots are limited. All workshops take place at Menno Place Hospital Chapel.
Dates:
February 2, 2026
March 2, 2026
May 4, 2026
June 1, 2026
October 5,2026
November 2, 2026
Workshop Overview
Overview of the Workshop:
Injuries arising from acts of violence or aggression are the second-most common injury type among continuing care workers. Learn how to prevent and de-escalate potentially violent situations in the workplace, and how you can protect yourself in the event of a behavioural crisis with the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC) core classroom course. This 8-hour classroom session is led by an expert health care facilitator. The session builds on concepts covered in the e-learning modules, providing you with the opportunity to practice and apply your knowledge in various scenarios.
Important Information for Participants:
- Please bring your own pen, paper, markers.
- Lunch and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch if you have any dietary restrictions.
Five Steps to Participation in the Workshop – Prerequisites
1. Full-Time or Part-Time Employee of Menno Place
This workshop is only available to full-time and part-time employees of Menno Place.
2. Completion of Surge Learning Sessions* (Click for details)
Completion of Fraser Health CCRS Violence Prevention Modules may be substituted for Surge modules.
How to complete the prerequisite modules:
Sign in to Surge Learning.
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Courses are found in Surge Learning here:
Course Library > Health Employers Association of BC Violence Prevention (8)
Module 1: Introduction to Violence Prevention
Module 2: Recognize Risks and Behaviours
Module 3: Assess and Plan Part 1 – Complete Point-of-Care Risk Assessments
Module 4: Assess and Plan Part 2 – Develop Behavioural Care Plans
Module 5: Responde to the Risk Part 1 – Perform De-escalation – Communication
Module 6: Respond to the Risk Part 2 – Perform De-escalation Strategies
Module 7: Respond to the Risk Part 3 – Determine When and How to Get Help
Module 8: Report and Communicate Post Incident
3. Receive Supervisor Approval
Receive Supervisor written permission for an education day and follow BIS trainer instructions sent by your manager.
4. Submit Paperwork to Staffing
Hand in your signed education day paperwork to staffing a minimum of two weeks prior to the workshop
5. Wait for Confirmation
Wait for confirmation from BIS trainer from SafeCare
