Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) For Healthcare Professionals

LA Fire Card offers both the Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) and Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) classes for healthcare professionals in California. We are certified by the American Crisis Prevention and Management Association (ACPMA).

The Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) also known as AB-508 violence prevention class and the Crisis Prevention & Intervention class are designed for individuals working within healthcare and emergency medical services fields.

These courses teach healthcare and emergency medical services professionals the techniques to use when dealing with potentially assaultive clients.

Students will understand and have the ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations and the tools to de-escalate situations prior to any physical intervention or assault. Physical intervention skills are taught through simulation and role-play.

Satisfies requirements for California AB 508, Section 3, sub 1257.7 and 1257.8 training for healthcare providers.

MAB Classes

ACPMA Certified Classes Cover:

• Meaning of Crisis
• Types of Crisis and their Causes
• General safety measures.
• Personal safety measures.
• The assault cycle.
• Aggression and violence predicting factors.
• Obtaining patient history from a patient with violent behavior.
• Characteristics of aggressive and violent patients and victims.
• Verbal and physical maneuvers to diffuse and avoid violent behavior.
• Strategies to avoid physical harm.
• Restraining techniques.
• Appropriate use of medications as chemical restraints.
• Receive your certification card the same day
• CE Credits: 8 hours

CPI Classes

ACPMA Certified Classes cover:

• Meaning of Crisis
• Types of Crisis and their Causes
• General safety measures.
• Personal safety measures.
• The assault cycle.
• Aggression and violence predicting factors.
• Obtaining patient history from a patient with violent behavior.
• Characteristics of aggressive and violent patients and victims.
• Verbal and physical maneuvers to diffuse and avoid violent behavior.
• Strategies to avoid physical harm.
• Restraining techniques.
• Appropriate use of medications as chemical restraints.
• Receive your certification card the same day
• CE Credits: 8 hours