PETMA© is a disability and autism behaviour support framework which complies with HIQA standards and regulations. The PETMA© model is designed for staff in health and social care services who strive to support individuals in an ethical, respectful and person-centred manner. By establishing itself as the first and only Irish behaviour management model to be accredited with the Restraint Reduction Network, as well as being BILD Certified, PETMA© can provide strong reassurances that individuals supported within the PETMA© framework will be confidently, competently and most importantly, respectfully supported.

PETMA© 2-day Foundation Children and Young People with Disabilities – Request Brochure.| Programme Attributes & Content – Direct taught | PETMA 2-Day |
PETMA 4-Day |
Similar behaviour management models focussing on management of aggression/behaviours of concern |
| Guaranteed Irish | ![]() |
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| Based on Irish legislation | ![]() |
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Only PMAV |
| Based on HIQA standards and regulation | ![]() |
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Only PMAV |
| Creating a safety culture | ![]() |
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| BILD Accreditation and Restraint Reduction Network Accredited | ![]() |
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| Staff support | ![]() |
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| Overview of Positive Behaviour Support | ![]() |
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| Comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support Strategies | ![]() |
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| Includes modules relevant to different service-user groups | ![]() |
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| Specific to needs of service-users with disabilities | ![]() |
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| Stressors /Triggers / Linking together /Functions | ![]() |
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Not all |
| Interactional Factors | ![]() |
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| Psychological and physiological aspects of aggression | ![]() |
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Not all |
| Escalation cycle – Rationale for escalation | ![]() |
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- Not always rational |
| Support strategies linked to each stage of escalation cycle | ![]() |
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| Intellectual Disability specific supports | ![]() |
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| Functional Analysis/Functional Assessment/ Preventative Strategies | ![]() |
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| Case study Approach | ![]() |
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| Staying safe in an escalating environment | ![]() |
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| Disengagement Skills | ![]() |
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| Physical Holding skills | Need assessed | Need assessed | ![]() |
For more information call Martha McGinn on 045 844 215 or email info@niids.ie
| Programme Attributes & Content – Certificate Instructor Programme | PETMA Certificate Instructor training |
Similar behaviour management Train The Trainer models |
| Guaranteed Irish | ![]() |
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| Based on Irish legislation | ![]() |
Only PMAV |
| Based on HIQA standards and regulation | ![]() |
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| Creating a safety culture | ![]() |
Not all |
| Staff support | ![]() |
Not all |
| Comprehensive Positive Behaviour Support Strategies | ![]() |
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| Includes modules relevant to different service-user groups | ![]() |
Not all |
| Specific to needs of service-users with disabilities | ![]() |
Not all |
| Stressors /Triggers / Linking together /Functions | ![]() |
Not all |
| Interactional Factors | ![]() |
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| Psychological and physiological aspects of aggression | ![]() |
Not all |
| Escalation cycle – Rationale for escalation | ![]() |
- Not always rational |
| Support strategies linked to each stage of escalation cycle | ![]() |
![]() |
| Intellectual Disability specific supports | ![]() |
Not all |
| Stressors /Triggers / Linking together /Functions | ![]() |
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| Case study Approach | ![]() |
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| Staying safe in an escalating environment | ![]() |
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| Disengagement Skills | ![]() |
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| Physical Holding skills | Need assessed | ![]() |
| Certificate Instructor Programme | ![]() |
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| CIP NMBI Accreditation | ![]() |
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| SCI Endorsement | ![]() |
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