NCI (CPI) - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training teaches participants de-escalation techniques and risk assessment. The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) provides the training and the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) accredits the Crisis Prevention Institute.

Eligibility

Organizations select participants who are:

• Respected leaders 

• Professional

• Empathetic

• Compassionate

• Knowledgeable

• Good communicators

Completion Time:

• Blended delivery: 19.5 hours plus an online exam

• In-person classroom delivery: 24 hours plus an online exam

Cost:

• In-Person Classroom $4,249

Certification Format

The NCI training course blends lectures with demonstrations and hands-on practice.

NCI content areas include:

• Crisis development model

• Communication skills

• Responding to defensive behaviors

• Safety interventions

• Restrictive interventions

• Decision making

• Post crisis

• Instructor training

• Program quality standards

Course Dates

Applicants may take the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training year-round. Contact CPI for dates and locations. Applicants receive the NCI exam via email after they complete the course.

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

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

• Teach two NCI courses per year

• Complete a renewal course

• Pay an annual membership fee 

Renewal Course Training Costs: 

• One Day In-person Renewal Training $1,549

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

Related CPI certifications include:

• Verbal Intervention (VI)

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills (NCI-Advanced)

• Dementia Capable Care (DCC)

• Dementia Capable Care (DCC) Instructor (DCC-Instructor)