2026 School Train-the-Trainer Certification Course

About Course

Certification De-escalation & Restraint Training Learning Modules provide participants with research and evidence-based techniques for use in de-escalating escalated students while maintaining a safe environment. Participants will acquire the knowledge needed to identify situations that may require physical restraint (emergency situations where immediate danger exists) from situations when restraint should be avoided (forced compliance or convenience). Participants will learn easily mastered physical restraint and escape techniques that do not restrict the airway and may be used to prevent students from hurting school staff, other students, or themselves.

Course Content

Getting Started
In this section, you will learn about course requirements to earn certification and how to access needed materials.

Certification Requirements

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Module 1: Introduction: Focus Points &STAR Approach
In this module you will learn about CRT Procedures, CRT Focus Points, the Crisis Cycle/STAR Approach, and Restraint Frequently asked Questions.

Module 2: Restraint Laws, Guidelines, & Best Practices
This module will cover the most frequently asked questions related to restraint. CRT bases its restraint philosophy on the US Department of Education's Fifteen Principles of Restraint and the our answers to the FAQs are aligned with those guidelines.

Module 3: Restraint Videos

Module 4: Emotional Dysregulation & Stress
In this module you will learn about Emotional Dysregulation, the Common Causes of Stress, Non-Verbal Communication of Stress or Anger, Verbal Communication of Stress or Anger, Stress Stimuli, and the Types of Stress.

Module 5: Preventative De-escalation
This module will cover ways to assist individuals in maintaining their base-line state of regulation.

Module 6: Self-Regulation

Module 7: De-escalation & Safety

Lesson 7.1: Crisis Response Step 1
Lesson 7.2: Crisis Response Steps 2 & 3
Lesson 7.3 Crisis Response Step 4 – Part 1
Lesson 7.4 Crisis Response Step 4 – Part 2
Lesson 7.5 Crisis Response Step 4 – Part 3
Lesson 7.6 Crisis Response Step 4 – Part 4
Lesson 7.7 Crisis Response Step 5
Lesson 7.8 Crisis Response Step 5
Module 7 Quiz

Module 8: Restraint & Escape
This module will cover Restraint Points of Emphasis, Restraint Release, and Post-Restraint Best Practices.

Module 9: Scenarios
In this module, we will discuss scenarios you can use when you redeliver the program. It is suggested that you select two of the scenarios that most closely align to the needs of your organization for redelivery.

Certification Exam
Please complete the certification exam. Questions correlate with the red stars in the program Powerpoint.

Program Redelivery Tips
This module includes tips for redelivery of the program. A valid Certified De-escalation and Restraint Training "Train-the-Trainer" certification is required in order to redeliver the program within your organization.

Technique Videos
Now that you have a good understanding of safety and restraint guidelines, it's time to learn and practice hands-on techniques. You will want to practice with another individual. View the videos as many times as necessary in order to master the techniques. Eventually, you will become fluid at the techniques as you obtain muscle memory. If you are participating in this course for certification, remember to schedule your Zoom meeting when you are comfortable with the techniques.

About Course

Course Content

Getting Started In this section, you will learn about course requirements to earn certification and how to access needed materials.

Certification Requirements

Module 1: Introduction: Focus Points &STAR Approach In this module you will learn about CRT Procedures, CRT Focus Points, the Crisis Cycle/STAR Approach, and Restraint Frequently asked Questions.

Lesson 1.1: Introduction

Opening Video

Lesson 1.2: – Focus Points

Lesson 1.3: Crisis Cycle – Part 1

Lesson 1:3: Crisis Cycle – Part 2

Lesson 1.4: Use of Physical Restraint

Module 1 Quiz

Lesson 2.1: Frequently Asked Questions

Lesson 2.2: Frequently Asked Questions

Lesson 2.3: Frequently Asked Questions

Module 3: Restraint Videos

Lesson 3.1: Restraint Video Directions

Video 1

Video 2

Restraint Videos Short Answer

Module 4: Emotional Dysregulation & Stress In this module you will learn about Emotional Dysregulation, the Common Causes of Stress, Non-Verbal Communication of Stress or Anger, Verbal Communication of Stress or Anger, Stress Stimuli, and the Types of Stress.

Lesson 4.1: Emotional Dysregulation – Contributing Factors Part II

Lesson 4.2: Emotional Dysregulation – Contributing Factors Part II

Lesson 4.3: Neuroscience and Emotions

Lesson 4.4: Causes of Stress & Types of Stress

Module 4 Quiz

Module 5: Preventative De-escalation This module will cover ways to assist individuals in maintaining their base-line state of regulation.

Lesson 5.1: Preventative De-escalation Part 1

Lesson 5.2: Preventative De-escalation Part 2

Module 5 Quiz

Module 6: Self-Regulation

Lesson 6.1: Self-Regulation

Video: CRT Voices

Lesson 6.2: CRT Voices of Conflict

Module 6 Quiz

Lesson 6.3: Mirroring

Module 7: De-escalation & Safety

Lesson 7.1: Crisis Response Step 1

Lesson 7.2: Crisis Response Steps 2 & 3

Lesson 7.3 Crisis Response Step 4 – Part 1

Lesson 7.4 Crisis Response Step 4 – Part 2

Lesson 7.5 Crisis Response Step 4 – Part 3

Lesson 7.6 Crisis Response Step 4 – Part 4

Lesson 7.7 Crisis Response Step 5

Lesson 7.8 Crisis Response Step 5

Module 7 Quiz

Module 8: Restraint & Escape This module will cover Restraint Points of Emphasis, Restraint Release, and Post-Restraint Best Practices.

Restraint & Escape

Module 9: Scenarios In this module, we will discuss scenarios you can use when you redeliver the program. It is suggested that you select two of the scenarios that most closely align to the needs of your organization for redelivery.

Scenarios Introduction & Scenario 1

Scenario 2

Scenario 3

Scenario 4

Scenario 5

Certification Exam Please complete the certification exam. Questions correlate with the red stars in the program Powerpoint.

Certification Exam

Program Redelivery Tips This module includes tips for redelivery of the program. A valid Certified De-escalation and Restraint Training "Train-the-Trainer" certification is required in order to redeliver the program within your organization.

Training Tips

Training Procedures

Wrist Grab Escape

Front Charge Escape

Restraint

Two Person Restraint/Escort

Small Child Escape

Small Child Restraint

Small Child Two Person Hold/Escort

Bite Escape

Hair Pull Escape

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