What is a Response Team?

• 5-6 Response trained individuals who assist during a Psychiatric Emergency
• A compassionate go-to rapid response team for managing critical events

Also known as, PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team

Why have a Response Team?

• They help maintain safety in a crisis
• Role model quality care and professional crisis intervention skills
• Ensure the Response Protocol is followed throughout a crisis
• Facilitate post crisis debriefing

What is taught during the Response Team training?

• The what, who and how of creating a Response Team
• Team Intervention skills for Psychiatric Emergencies
• How to conduct training drills for practicing a team approach

How to become a Certified Response Team Member?

1. For Organizations already incorporating Response Crisis Intervention Training for staff

Attend a 2-day seminar to learn the Response Team Protocol

2. Organizations that are not currently incorporating the Response Crisis Intervention Training for staff

Attend a 4–day seminar

• Day 1 – Learn the Response Protocol
• Day 2 – Verbal Escort Training
• Day 3 & 4 – A two-day seminar on the Response Team Protocol

Response Training Programs YouTube link to PERT Overview

*Contact us to set up a Response Team Seminar at your site and for fee information.