CPI Training provides the de-escalation techniques and behavior management strategies needed to create a culture of safety within a variety of different environments. The Crisis Prevention Institute offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of various organizations and risk levels. CPI Training certification is often required of health care professionals working in Emergency Departments or Behavioral Health hospitals or units.

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There are 3 types of CPI trainings you can get, see below for more details:

This training is for primary caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals who
directly intervene in crisis situations, teaching staff de-escalation techniques as well as
restrictive and nonrestrictive interventions. This is the most commonly required CPI
certification type required by our facility partners.

This is ideal for facilities and roles with hands-off policies and trains staff to respond to
crisis situations with a focus on de-escalation techniques and safe, non-restrictive
interventions.

This equips staff with decision-making skills to assess and address risk. It combines

verbal intervention strategies and restrictive interventions with advanced physical skills

for high-risk scenarios such as those that require floor intervention.

In all cases an acceptable CPI Training Card will have the following:

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