Description
The NOVA Basic Crisis Response Team Training is a 24-hour training pre-approved by the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)® & D-SAACP. The course is designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive overview of NOVA’s Crisis Intervention Model. This CRT Basic training will consist of three days of in-person instruction. To earn a certificate of completion, students must attend ALL live class days and complete the end of class survey.
For upcoming dates and locations, please see the NOVA Training Website. Once you register for this course you will have the opportunity to select from the upcoming sessions you wish to attend. Look under In Person Basic for sessions labeled as OPEN REGIONAL https://trynova.org/student-center-crt-student-center/
Registration:
NOVA Members - $475 Non-Members - $525
Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund minus $65 processing fee is available if cancellation is made at least 24 hours prior to the first day of the session. After this date no refunds will be available.
For more information on the course or for assistance registering, please email CRT@trynova.org
Objectives
BASIC Crisis Response Team (CRT) Training Objectives
Introduction: Orientation on Crisis Response Teams
• To initiate training and group cohesion
• To create expectations for training including group projects
Chapter 1: Overview of Crisis Response
• To define trauma
• To describe how crisis response and intervention can contribute to coping with trauma
Chapter 2: The Trauma Response: Internal Factors
• To recognize the 3 stages of the physical and emotional crisis reaction
• To distinguish between normal brain function & traumatic brain function
• To apprehend how trauma affects brain function
Chapter 3: The Trauma Response: External Factors
• To sample a variety of dimensions surrounding a traumatic event
• To use these factors for considerations of diagramming a disaster
Chapter 4: Crisis Intervention - The NOVA Model (SSVVPP)
• To identify Safety & Security, Ventilation & Validation and Prediction & Preparation
• To explain Safety & Security, Ventilation & Validation and Prediction & Preparation
• To practice Safety & Security, Ventilation & Validation and Prediction & Preparation
Chapter 5: Group Crisis Intervention
• To identify the NOVA Model (SSVVPP) as applied to a group
• To explain the NOVA Model (SSVVPP) as applied to a group
• To practice the NOVA Model (SSVVPP) as applied to a group
Chapter 6: Death, Loss and Grief
• To engage participants on the concept of death and loss
• To prepare participants to consider their own ‘stuff’ before becoming a responder
• To understand key concrete steps to conveying uniquely bad news like a death notification
Chapter 7: Long-Term Stress Reactions
• To understand long term stress reactions
• To understand trigger events
Chapter 9: Spiritual Dimensions
• To explore how trauma impacts various belief systems
Chapter 14 &15: Continuum of Age
• To explore the unique reactions of children to trauma
• To examine how elders respond to trauma
• To examine how physical and emotional disabilities can impact trauma survivors
Chapter 16: Stress of Caregivers
• To examine what is stressful about responding to trauma
• To learn positive coping strategies for responding to trauma
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate CRT Basic 2025
Learning credits
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