Refreshed violence prevention training
The updated curriculum is based on the PVPC framework that identifies four main responsibilities in preventing and protecting against violence in the workplace: Recognize Risks and Behaviours, Assess and Plan, Report and Communicate Post-Incident, and Respond to the Risk. It also includes point-of-care risk assessments, communication and de-escalation techniques, when and how to call for help, incident and near-miss reporting.
Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS), Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) principles are introduced and woven throughout this course.
Additional updates:
- Healthcare scenarios relevant for today.
- Knowledge checks, myth-busting activities, and reflection exercises.
- New accessibility features, including narrated presentations, closed captioning, playback speed control, and mobile compatibility, helping ensure learners can access and utilize the training in ways that meet their needs.
Scenarios and Additional Content
In the refreshed PVPC all participants learn the same core skills, while having the opportunity to choose to practice those skills in scenarios that most closely apply to their role and workplace; there is additional content related to creating behavioural care plans for participants in occupations that create, update, or use them. Some participants also receive additional content.
This course is designed for people in all healthcare workplaces, including hospitals and facilities, community and client homes, and long-term care.
Refreshed PVPC eLearning Course Journey
In the refreshed eLearning course, all participants learn the same core skills, while having the opportunity to choose to practice those skills in scenarios that most closely apply to their role and workplace. Some participants also receive additional content. This course is designed for people in all healthcare workplaces, including hospitals and facilities, community and client homes, and long-term care.
Click on each circular worker image to see their refreshed eLearning journey:
Collaboration Counter
All SWITCH BC initiatives are collaborations. Hundreds of hours have been invested by our partners to ensure the PVPC refresh will support violence prevention training for people working in B.C.’s healthcare system. To help ensure we made updates that support health workers in their real-world environments, we asked for their opinions through in-person and virtual meetings and surveys. Here’s a quick look at engagement that informed the updated PVPC:
1,855 people advised the refresh
110+ types of jobs in healthcare
333 engagement opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum?
