CPI Hands-On Training

RLAS 116 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

Student Services

Procedure:

Effective Date:

7/1/2025

Revised Date:

N/A

Type of Process:

☐ Internal Procedure

☒ District Procedure

Authority

Executive Director of Student Services

Purpose

To provide structured, safe, and effective instruction of the physical (hands-on) skills portion of CPI training.

Description

This procedure ensures staff are equipped with the necessary physical intervention techniques to manage crisis situations safely. This SOP applies to all staff required to maintain CPI certification or recertification and who have completed the prerequisite online instruction.

Steps

CPI Hands-On Training

Who’s Responsible

Prior to Hands-On Training

Pre-screen participants for medical or physical limitations
Confirm all attendees have completed their online modules
Confirm all attendees have their CPI Book & Blue Card

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Procedure Overview

Welcome and Safety Review (20 minutes)

Greet participants and review session objectives
- State the purpose of hands-on training
- Review protocols regarding district and state mandated paperwork
Review safety protocols and physical limitations
- Put up CPI posters and reference during safety protocol review
- Review safety intervention considerations
  - Duty of care
  - Reasonable and proportionate
  - Last resort
    - Assess the environment for safety risks
    - Provide alternate de-escalation opportunities
  - Risk of doing something versus risk of doing nothing
  - Human rights
  - Reduce use, prevent misuse and abuse
- Remind of guidelines for practice
  - Be professional and respectful
  - Notify the instructor of any past injuries
  - Accept the instructor’s guidance
  - Accept the instructor’s directions
  - Stop any classroom activity when asked
  - Do not engage in disruptive activity
  - Report all injuries
    - Remind participants that if an injury occurs during training, they must see the building nurse and call the nurse hotline
  - Maintain legal responsibilities
Provide updates from current edition
Review Format
- Show classroom video
- Demonstrate the classroom model
- Lead practice of the classroom model
- Assess by moving around the room and checking understanding of the principles
Review videos from CPI library
- Understanding Distress Behaviors (3min)
- Strategies to Help with Rational Detachment (2 min)
- Understanding the Risk (6 min)

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Disengagement Skills (60 minutes)

Repeat each level skill 3-5 times, rotating partners after each level. Remind attendees to use their verbal de-escalation skills in conjunction with disengagement and holds. Remind participants of the impact of the surprise factor and the considerations that are necessary.

Supportive Stance (3 P’s)
- Position: With your body, turn to the side
- Posture: Balance and non-threatening
- Proximity: Manage the distance
Block and Move (in response to strikes)
Grabs/Holds
- Each principle must be modeled (Hold and Stabilize, Pull/Push, and Lever. Lever is not applicable for Bite.)
  - Wrist
  - Clothing
  - Turning Away
  - Hair
  - Neck
  - Body
  - Bite

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Holding Skills (60 minutes)

Rotate roles within the group, allowing each person to experience each staff member’s role (left/right) and the role of the individual in crisis. Remind participants of the impact of the surprise factor and the considerations that are necessary.

Seated (Low, Medium, High)
Standing (Low, Medium, High)
Children’s Standing (Low, Medium, High)
Children’s Seated (Low, Medium, High)

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Wrap-Up (10 minutes)

Reiterate importance of using skills only when necessary
Remind participants of documentation/reporting requirements
Collect attendance/sign-out
Sign Blue Cards and record Blue Card #
Distribute post-training evaluations (if required)
Offer info about accessing refresher training or support
Remind attendees to review their workbook as much as possible to keep information fresh.

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