PCM is a certification preparation course taught by certified PCM instructors. PCM was developed by board certified behavior analysts and is the first behavior analysis-based system of crisis management. Participants are trained in prevention and diffusion of dangerous behaviors. Also taught is the use of dynamic holding which provides for maxium feedback but does not produce disorientation, discomfort, or pain and are the closest to natural body movement and positioning. Participants will be trained extensively in:
- CRISIS PREVENTION - Non I physical and verbal strategies for the prevention of crisis situation.
- CRISIS DE-ESCALATION - Verbal de-escalation strategies for disruptive and aggressive behaviors
- CRISIS INTERVENTION - Knowledge of a continuum of physical procedures and techniques that can be utilized to intervene in a crisis situation.
- POST CRISIS INTERVENTION - Effective methods of interacting with students after the use of crisis intervention.
Participants are REQUIRED to attend all required hours scheduled for training. No exceptions will be made.
Certification is good for one year from date of issue. Re-certification includes a 7 hour reccertification course.
Certification requirements:
PRACTIONER 1- CERTIFIED participants will be authorized to use all nonphysical interventions, personal safety and transportation procedures. Certification includes:
- Attend the entire 14 hour course taught by a certified Instructor
- Complete an application for certification
- Complete the performance checklist as required
- Score 80% or better on written exam (including passing all "critical items")
- Pass all items on the practical examination
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