Nisonger Crisis and Prevention Support classes (NCPS) are available for those directly serving individuals with manual restraint restrictive measures and/or those demonstrating harmful behaviors.

If you meet this criteria, please contact Pam Hunt phunt@summitdd.org for further information.

The Nisonger Crisis Prevention and Support Training (NCPS) is a crisis intervention program developed by The Ohio State University Nisonger Center and is meant to provide safe, trauma-informed and supportive intervention techniques to consider when faced with crisis situations.  Summit DD utilizes a team of certified instructors for the full day class.  Once completed, the certification remains active for 2 years. After 2 years, a full day training will be needed for re-certification.

Training outcomes focus on, but are not limited to:

• Enhancing the skills of staff in recognizing the warning signs of agitation
• Implementing effective de-escalation techniques
• Effective personal safety techniques and legal passive physical intervention techniques
• Proper documenting, reporting and crisis debriefing
• Self-awareness in coping with differences and managing conflict

Cancellation Procedure:

• If you’re unable to attend your session for any reason, please let us know within 24 hours of the training by emailing gmfiocca@summitdd.org.