Course Outline

Safe Physical Management training includes role modeling, awareness development, participant observation, and the communication of concern and respect.

Crisis Intervention and Physical Restraint Training: Safe Physical Management offers a wide array of training based on your agencies needs and the population served. Our basic Crisis Intervention and Physical Restraint programs are as follows:

I. Crisis Intervention Training:

One-day training course including content on theory of aggression, appropriate use of nonphysical intervention, constructive discipline, and stress reduction. Participants practice the use of non-harmful escapes and defenses against physical aggression.

Training is available either on-site or see our training schedule for upcoming classes in your area.

II. Crisis Intervention and Physical Restraint Training:

Two-day training including Crisis Intervention course content as well as instruction in our seven level physical restraint system.

Training is available either on-site or see our training schedule for upcoming classes in your area.

III. Trainer Certification Program (3 days):

Our instructors train your selected staff members to become certified representatives of Safe Physical Management. After their certification, your representatives can train and certify the rest of your staff throughout the year.

This program is only available as on-site training.

Training Packages

Crisis Response Team Training includes how to move and remove clients.

Consultations helping agencies develop policies, practices and forms to support your crisis intervention physical restraint needs.

Workshops, Demonstrations and Lectures on various aspects of child care, parenting, and related issues are also available.

Why Attend?

• Even a single incident or injury can have long term effects on individuals and the schools/institutions/agencies involved.
• Certified training programs have decreased injuries to both staff and aggressors which results in decreased workman’s compensation claims and other liability costs.
• Reports have shown significant increases in staff morale and overall productivity.
• Legislation relating to Safety and Restraint are being proposed and/or introduced by the U.S. Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law for children and adolescents, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, the U.S. Congressional Senate and House.
• The State of Massachusetts Department. of Education is requiring Physical Restraint and Restraint Avoidance Training through its Reg. 603 CMR 46.03. Other States are proposing the similar regulations.