This three-day course is designed for Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire, Paramedics, and medical staff, equipping them with essential communication techniques, de-escalation strategies, and effective responses to unexpected attacks. Participants will learn to maintain self-control and manage high-stress situations without escalating conflicts, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

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While the end-user course is one day, those who complete the full three-day program will be certified as instructors in the basic program, allowing them to teach the core Aggression Response Training curriculum within their departments. This enables agencies to conduct in-house training for new hires and provide ongoing professional development for staff.

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Objective:
 

Develop essential skills in:

• Communication techniques

• De-escalation strategies

• Natural and effective responses for unexpected attacks

• Verbal and non-verbal communication for self-control

 

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will learn to:

• Maintain self-control in high-stress situations

• Prevent escalation through effective communication

• Prepare to become certified as instructors in the basic program for their staff

• Teach the core Aggression Response Training (ART) curriculum

• Conduct in-house training for new hires and ongoing professional development

 

Key Areas Covered:

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• Basic stances and movement drills

• Reactions to sudden violence

• De-escalation strategies during every contact

• Cooperative contact drills

• Preemptive de-escalation tactics

• Effective self-protection techniques

• Defensive control strategies

• Grounded and standing escapes

• Transitions for passive through active resistance

• Emotional self-control

• Management of fear and anger

• Non-violent communication

 

Course Structure:

• Day 1: End-user experience — practical application of tactics

• Days 2-3: Instructor development and knowledge transfer

 

Integration:

This training seamlessly integrates with existing programs and provides hands-on teaching techniques.

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