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 18 hours of Instructor Led Training (Class) and 6 hours of Self-Paced Learning (Homework). All Orientations and Classes will be held on Zoom.
- Wednesday May 28, 2025. = one-hour Mandatory Orientation session. You may choose from either 11:00-12:00 pm EST or 3:00-4:00 pm EST.
- Wednesdays in June (4, 11, 18, and 25) = live classes from 11:00-4:00pm ET (including breaks).
The homework assignments and additional resources can be found on this platform. There are 4 required assignments and a required end of course evaluation. Additional resources are included as optional learning experiences.
To earn a certificate of completion, students must attend ALL live class days, submit all required homework by the deadline, and complete the end of class survey.
Registration:
NOVA Members - $475 Non-Members - $525
Registration will close on Wednesday May 21, 2025 or when capacity is reached
Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund minus $65 processing fee is available through May 21, 2025. After this date no refunds will be available.
For more information or assistance, 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
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