NCI Advanced (CPI) - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills Training

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills (NCI Advanced) training equips staff with the skills to assess and address risk confidently. The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) provides the training and the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) accredits the Crisis Prevention Institute.

The NCI Advanced program combines verbal and restrictive intervention strategies with advanced physical skills to manage high-risk situations, such as floor intervention. CPI recommends NCI Advanced training for organizations that support persons likely to demonstrate dangerous or complex behaviors.

Eligibility

Organizations select participants within their ranks to participate in training. Participants are generally leaders within these organizations.

Completion Time: 4 to 5 days plus 2 to 3 hours online study followed by a 1-hour test

Cost

• Advanced Physical Skills Blended Certification Training (4 Days) $5,549

Certification Format

• Receive an invitation to complete the online course part of the training approximately 10 days before the virtual training

• Complete 4 to 5 days of classroom training lasting 7 hours each

• Receive an email that contains a link to a test

• Pass the one-hour online test

NCI Advanced Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills Training content areas include:

• Disengagement safety techniques

• Prevention and verbal de-escalation skills

• Risk assessment framework

• Physical intervention techniques

• Skills for high-risk scenarios

• Ability to customize training by staff risk level

• Problem-solving techniques

Course Dates

Applicants may take Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills training year-round. Contact CPI for dates.

Certification Steps

Create a CPI account or log into an existing account. Follow the instructions provided.

VI certification is valid for two years. Applicants must meet the following requirements for renewal:

• Complete an Advanced Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills Training course

• Complete an Online Certification Exam

• Teach two courses annually

• Pay annual membership fees

Renewal Course Training Costs:

• Advanced Physical Skills Renewal Training (2 Days) $1,549

CPI doesn’t require any specific preparation books or courses.

Related CPI certifications include:

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI-CPI)

• Verbal Intervention (VI-CPI)