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Vistelar Advanced + ED Operations (24 hrs)

Free

with Victor Mendoza

Calendar Feb 23, 2026 at 8 am

Improve Patient Care & Staff Safety with Vistelar Training

Prevent Conflict Before It Starts

Learn the skills to prevent conflict before it starts.

Join us for essential training in the Vistelar Methodology — a practical, evidence-based approach designed to enhance safety, reduce conflict, and improve communication in healthcare settings. This training focuses on non-escalation, de-escalation, and trauma-informed strategies that support both patient care and staff well-being.

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Techniques to improve everyday interactions and prevent escalation
  • Trauma-informed communication methods grounded in empathy
  • Mental and physical preparation before high-stress encounters
  • Proven strategies to reduce risk and enhance safety for patients and staff
  • Methods for effectively managing Emergency Department (ED) environments
  • Best practices for handling unpredictable behavior and regulation in the ED
  • How to identify and utilize available tools and environmental resources
  • Effective communication techniques with clinical staff during critical moments

Grounded in empathy. Backed by science. Focused on care.

Who Should Attend:  Emergency Department Specialist in NCAL

Pre-Requisite: None — open to all experience levels!

Will run

Vistelar Basic (4Hr)- San Jose
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Vistelar Basic (4Hr)- San Jose

Free

with Victor Mendoza

The Vistelar methodology focuses first on “non-escalation” with foundational teaching elements grounded in empathy and trauma informed principles, putting patient care at the center to improve everyday interactions before they escalate. The training also focuses on mental and physical pre-encounter preparation steps that are proven to help reduce the opportunities for patient or staff harm during response to moments of escalation or aggression.  

Who should attend: All staff

Pre-Requisite: KP Learn ModulePrevention of Workplace Violence - Vistelar Conflict Management Module

Vistelar Basic (8Hr) - Vallejo

Free

with Sherah Greer

Calendar Feb 23, 2026 at 8 am

The Vistelar methodology focuses first on “non-escalation” with foundational teaching elements grounded in empathy and trauma informed principles, putting patient care at the center to improve everyday interactions before they escalate. The training also focuses on mental and physical pre-encounter preparation steps that are proven to help reduce the opportunities for patient or staff harm during response to moments of escalation or aggression.  

Who should attend: All security staff, Emergency Department staff, Behavior Health staff, and Urgent care staff.

Pre-Requisite: None

Will run

Vistelar Basic 4-hr (Santa Rosa)

Free

with Gayle Mamlok

Calendar Feb 23, 2026 at 8 am

Improve Patient Care & Staff Safety with Vistelar Training

Learn the skills to prevent conflict before it starts.

Join us for an essential training in the Vistelar Methodology, a practical approach focused on non-escalation, de-escalation, and safety-first strategies rooted in empathy and trauma-informed care.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to improve everyday interactions and prevent escalation
  • Trauma-informed communication techniques
  • Pre-encounter mental & physical preparation
  • Proven methods to reduce risks to patients and staff during high-stress moments

Grounded in empathy.

Backed by science.

Focused on care.

Who Should Attend:  All Security Staff, Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, and Urgent Care team members

Pre-Requisite: None — open to all experience levels!

 

Will run

Vistelar Basic 8-hr (Santa Rosa)

Free

with Gayle Mamlok

Calendar Feb 23, 2026 at 8 am

Improve Patient Care & Staff Safety with Vistelar Training

Learn the skills to prevent conflict before it starts.

Join us for an essential training in the Vistelar Methodology, a practical approach focused on non-escalation, de-escalation, and safety-first strategies rooted in empathy and trauma-informed care.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to improve everyday interactions and prevent escalation
  • Trauma-informed communication techniques
  • Pre-encounter mental & physical preparation
  • Proven methods to reduce risks to patients and staff during high-stress moments

Grounded in empathy.

Backed by science.

Focused on care.

Who Should Attend:  All Security Staff, Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, and Urgent Care team members

Pre-Requisite: None — open to all experience levels!

 

Conflict Management: Trainer Refresher & Skills Lab Focus (On-Line)

Free

with Raul Argueta Diaz

Calendar Feb 23, 2026 at 9:30 am

Live Skills Lab Facilitation Overview

 

Overview:

This 1-hour live session (via Teams) is designed for trainers who have recently completed the Train-the-Trainer program and need practical guidance on leading WPV Skills Labs. Focused on real-world application, this course reinforces core conflict management techniques and walks participants through how to structure, deliver, and debrief effective skills labs.

Session Format:

  • Delivered live via Teams
  • Includes interactive Q&A with a certified facilitator
  • Designed to support immediate application in your department

What You’ll Learn:

  • Key components of WPV Skills Labs
  • How to coach verbal and physical techniques in a practice setting
  • Strategies for leading team-based practice and debrief sessions
  • Tips for aligning lab delivery with regulatory expectations

Why This Matters:

This session helps trainers confidently run WPV Skills Labs that meet compliance standards and build a safer, more resilient workplace culture.

 

Who Should Attend:

Only certified trainers who completed HPO Academy in May or October 2025.

Pre-Requisite:

Put safety and care first. Spots are limited — register today!

FRO - Biological Response (Ontario Medical Center)

Free

with Oscar Matos

Calendar Feb 23, 2026 at 10 am

FRO – Biological Response Training

Equipping Security Teams to Respond Safely and Effectively in Biological Emergencies

This specialized course is designed to prepare First Responder Operators (FRO) to manage biological emergencies with confidence, competence, and care. Attendees will gain critical knowledge and practical skills for using and managing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding their role during high-stress events, and ensuring safety for themselves and others.

Course Topics Include:

  • Emergency Management & Response Protocols
  • Access, Crowd, and Traffic Control
  • Our Role in an Emergency
  • R.A.I.N. Concept (Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, Notify)
  • Hand Hygiene Standards
  • Proper Donning and Doffing of PPE

This training directly supports BCI’s commitment to safety, professionalism, and responsible intervention. All attendees will leave better equipped to protect themselves, patients, and the community in emergency biological scenarios.

Who Should Attend: All Security Personnel

Pre-Requisite: None

Vistelar Advanced + ED Operations (24 hrs) - Sacramento

Free

with Eddie Mason

Calendar Feb 23, 2026 at 10 am

Improve Patient Care & Staff Safety with Vistelar Training

Prevent Conflict Before It Starts

Learn the skills to prevent conflict before it starts.

Join us for essential training in the Vistelar Methodology — a practical, evidence-based approach designed to enhance safety, reduce conflict, and improve communication in healthcare settings. This training focuses on non-escalation, de-escalation, and trauma-informed strategies that support both patient care and staff well-being.

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Techniques to improve everyday interactions and prevent escalation
  • Trauma-informed communication methods grounded in empathy
  • Mental and physical preparation before high-stress encounters
  • Proven strategies to reduce risk and enhance safety for patients and staff
  • Methods for effectively managing Emergency Department (ED) environments
  • Best practices for handling unpredictable behavior and regulation in the ED
  • How to identify and utilize available tools and environmental resources
  • Effective communication techniques with clinical staff during critical moments

Grounded in empathy. Backed by science. Focused on care.

Who Should Attend:  Emergency Department Specialist in NCAL

Pre-Requisite: None — open to all experience levels!

Will run





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