Professional Assault Crisis Training
OPTIONS 553 Training is a 1-day/6-hour In-service Instructor certification course that provides an overview of employer responsibilities for protecting employees from workplace violence; definitions of workplace violence, risk factors, and related terms in OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and California Senate Bill 553; and strategies for avoiding physical harm as well as opportunities for prospective In-service Instructors to […]
This is a 2-day Pro-ACT In-service Instructor Recertification training plus an optional 1/2-day Pro-ACT Restraint Recertification training will take place on Pacific Time. Successful completion of this training(s) certifies a participant to continue training the Pro-ACT materials to employees of her/his workplace. 2-day Pro-ACT Recertification training March 23-24, 2026 1/2-day Pro-ACT Restraint Recertification training March […]
This is a 4-day Pro-ACT In-service Instructor Certification training plus an optional 1-day Pro-ACT Restraint Certification training. Successful completion of this training(s) certifies a participant to train the Pro-ACT materials to employees of their workplace. 4-day Pro-ACT training: March 23-26, 2026 1-day Pro-ACT Restraint Certification training: March 27, 2026 Please note, the Pro-ACT Restraint Certification training can only be taken […]
As a Pro-ACT In-service Instructor, do you find it challenging to train 14 hours of Pro-ACT or 4 hours Restraint to small groups of staff (1-10)? The roundtable discussion will help you to identify some training strategies to fill the time, engage your participants, and deepen understanding of Pro-ACT Principles. Bring your manual, sticky notes […]
This interactive workshop provides practical information social service professionals can use to make decisions about the use of force in interactions with clients who are using assaultive behaviors to meet needs. Participants explore the definition of reasonable force, consider legal and ethical guidelines including liability and mandated reporting, and examine the impact of trauma histories […]