TRAINING RESOURCES

Behavioral Principles and Strategies Refresher(BPS)

Course Description

The Behavioral Principles and Strategies (BPS) course is composed of four units taught over a three-hour period: principles of behavior change, crisis prevention - introduction to physical interventions, physical interventions, and crisis intervention – physical interventions. This course meets the DDA requirements and is taught through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on training. All participants attending this course are required to complete a written examination of 80% and demonstrate competency and the ability to complete all the physical techniques. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing.

Course Cost and Instructor:

Length of Course: 3 hours

Cost: $FREE to Penn-Mar Employees

Certified BPS Instructors: Rhonda Morano, Kevin Walker and Rachel Wolpert

For more information regarding any training, please contact Rachel Wolpert via email (rwolpert@penn-mar.org) or phone (410) 343-1069 ext. 222.