Alberta Council of Disability Services
Alberta Council of Disability Services
Hosted virtually via Zoom on July 8 to July 9, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 PM MDT
The Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS) is offering instructor-led Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training (No Holds) in partnership with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI). This training is open exclusively to ACDS member organizations with 50 or fewer staff.
This virtual session does not include physical restraints and is ideal for staff who do not require knowledge of restrictive interventions. It meets standards for Creating Excellence Together (CET) accreditation.
Prevention and deceleration strategies
Decision-making related to risk associated with crisis behaviour
Post-vention approaches
The sessions are facilitated by a CPI-certified instructor. Learner materials will be mailed to the organization after registration is confirmed.
Participants must attend and complete both days of training and pass the post-test to receive their Blue Card Certification, which includes a unique participant code for training validation.
ACDS Members: $275 + GST per learner
Associate ACDS Members: $357 + GST per learner
Sector support subsidy is available for learners from PDD-contracted organizations in Alberta and will be applied at invoicing.
Capacity: Limited to 15 registrants. Registration will close once capacity is reached.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to training@acds.ca at least 5 business days before the start of the session.
A $30 book fee will apply for late cancellations.
No-shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the session will be charged the full registration fee unless there are compelling circumstances. In such cases, learners may be accommodated in a future session.
If you are not part of an ACDS member organization and are seeking training, please contact the Crisis Prevention Institute Canada at cpicanada@crisisprevention.com.
Last day to register: July 2, 2025
