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Blackstone Consulting Inc.



Santa Clara

in 5. Northern California

Vistelar Basic 8-hr (Livermore)

Free

with Michelle Gonzalez

Calendar Mar 20, 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!

 

Armed Protection Officer Academy- Livermore

Free

with Mark Yanez

Calendar Mar 23, 2026 at 8 am

Designed to prepare new security team members of the Kaiser Permanente contract on what it means to be a healthcare security professional, the healthcare environment and emergency management.

Who should attend: All security staff.

Pre-Requisite: None. 

Armed Protection Officer Academy- Livermore

Free

with Mark Yanez

Calendar Mar 23, 2026 at 8 am

Designed to prepare new security team members of the Kaiser Permanente contract on what it means to be a healthcare security professional, the healthcare environment and emergency management.

Who should attend: All security staff.

Pre-Requisite: None. 

Vistelar Advanced + ED Operations (24 hrs)- Livermore

Free

with Michelle Gonzalez

Calendar Mar 26, 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!

Vistelar Basic (8Hr) - Santa Clara

Free

with Victor Mendoza

Calendar Mar 27, 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

Full Course

Physical Ability Test - PAT (Livermore))

Free

with Mark Yanez

Calendar Apr 7, 2026 at 8 am

We will be hosting a Physical Ability Test (PAT) to ensure Healthcare Protection Officer employees meet the required standards for duty readiness.

What to Expect

  • A series of physical tasks designed to measure strength, endurance, and mobility.
  • Testing will take approximately 30–45 minutes.
  • Please arrive in appropriate athletic clothing and footwear

Preparation Tips

  • Stay hydrated and get adequate rest before the test.
  • Review the test requirements in advance to ensure readiness.

Who Should Attend: HPO employees are due for their annual PAT test.

ASP Refresher (16-hr)- Livermore Training Facility

Free

with Mark Yanez

Calendar Apr 8, 2026 at 8 am

Advanced Security Program employee’s annual compliance requirements.

Who should attend: Advanced Security Program Employees Requiring Annual Refresher Training

Pre-Requisite: None

Armed Protection Officer Academy- Livermore

Free

with Mark Yanez

Calendar Apr 20, 2026 at 8 am

Designed to prepare new security team members of the Kaiser Permanente contract on what it means to be a healthcare security professional, the healthcare environment and emergency management.

Who should attend: All security staff.

Pre-Requisite: None. 





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