| DEA 15219 | 12 hours |
Learn a comprehensive model for crisis intervention that includes recognizing the early warning signals to safely managing physically violent individuals. Understand how to prevent violence and safely intervene when disruptive behaviour has gone too far.
Emphasis will be placed on early intervention in the least restrictive, least harmful manner, as well as nonphysical methods for preventing and controlling disruptive behaviour. This course is recognized throughout North America as the course for dealing with aggression and violence.
Students receive NVCI Certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
Please note this course is only available via in-person delivery.
Prerequisites
- Students must be admitted in to the Educational Assistant Diploma Program in order to take the NVCI course
Objectives
- To introduce knowledge about non-violent crisis prevention/ intervention and control of disruptive behaviour
Outcomes
- Knowledge about a comprehensive model for crisis intervention that includes recognizing early warning signals to safely manage physically violent individuals
- Knowledge about how to prevent violence and safely intervene when disruptive behaviour has intensified
- Knowledge about the significance of least-restrictive, least-harmful and least-physical intervention for prevention and control of disruptive behaviour
Additional Comments
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The NVCI course is only available to students admitted into the Educational Assistant Diploma Program.
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This course is only available via in-person delivery.
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Organizations looking to book a group NVCI session for their employees should contact the PACE Registration Office at paceregistration@uwinnipeg.ca.
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