• Developed by: Christian Horizons

• Description: This course discusses CH accident statistics and recommends safe driving practises and attitudes that can reduce the risk of common accidents. The course also includes a self-evaluation component, which allows drivers to assess their own driving habits against the principles taught in the course.

• Course Length: 3 hours

• Recommended for: Volunteers/Students/Social Service Professionals

Course Name: Person Centered Support

• Developed by:Christian Horizons

• Description: This course focuses on PCS principles and how to complete Christian Horizons’ Personal Plan.

• Course Length: 7 hours (1 day)

• Recommended for: Family members/Volunteers/Students/Social Service Professionals

Course Name: Responding to Reports

• Developed by: Christian Horizons

• Description: Some refer to this course as training for Inquiry teams. Others call it "Reducing the Risk, part 2". This is mandatory for all managers, and for support workers who are elected to serve on inquiry teams. It helps to navigate the complex challenges associated with allegations of abuse. The course addresses practical questions, and allows participants to apply course content to realistic case studies to make the learning both dynamic and relevant.

• Course Length: 7 hours (1 day)

• Recommended for: Family members/Volunteers/Students/Social Service Professionals

Course Name: Emergency First Aid/CPR

• Developed by: Red Cross, St. Johns or other providers.

• Description: Participate in a fun, interactive learning environment. Learn simple techniques for First Aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Learn safety and healthy lifestyle choices which are key to illness and injury prevention. Red Cross Instructors individualize the training and provide continuous feedback which increases skill retention so that participants are more likely to feel prepared to apply skills in an emergency situation.

• Course Length: 8 hours

• Recommended for: Family members/Volunteers/Students/Social Service Professionals/Church Workers

Course Name: Key Values

• Developed by: Christian Horizons

• Description: This course is an introduction to Christian Horizons. It examines how we strive to live out the value statement of Christian Horizons every day. "We will honour God and value people in all we do and with all our resources."
• Course Length: 3 hours

• Recommended for: Family members/Volunteers/Students/Those interested in employment or volunteer opportunities with Christian Horizons

Course Name: Life Long Influence

• Developed by: Christian Horizons

• Description: This course is for leaders and "up and coming" leaders. The premise of the course is to learn how to be better influencers, so we can increase our ability to lead others effectively. Styles of leadership discussed include Self-Leadership, Situational Leadership and Servant Leadership.

• Course Length: 7 hours (1 day)

• Recommended for: Family members/Volunteers/Students/Church Leaders

Course Name: Safe Management

• Developed by: Safe Management Group Services, Inc
• Description: A behaviour management system designed to safely manage crisis situations that involve verbal and physical acting out behaviour.
• Course Length: 14 hours (2 days)
• Recommended for: Family members/Volunteers/Students/Social Service Professionals

Course Name: Reducing the Risk

• Developed by: Christian Horizons

• Description: This course focuses on recognizing abuse, decreasing vulnerability, responding to abuse, and preventing false allegations of abuse.

• Course Length: 14 hours (2 days)

• Recommended for: Family members/Volunteers/StudentsSocial Service Professionals

Course Name: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

• Developed by: Crisis Prevention Institute

• Description: The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® program, developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), not only teaches staff to respond effectively to the warning signs that someone is beginning to lose control, but also addresses how staff can deal with their own stress, anxieties, and emotions when confronted with these challenging situations.You can learn how to avoid and take control of an out-of-control situation with the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program.

• Course Length: Full course is approximately 12 hours (2 days)Refresher course is 6 to 7 hours (1 day)

• Recommended for: Family membersVolunteers/Students
  

  Please Note – The crisis prevention institute only allows Christian Horizons trainers to offer this course to those who are within the “base of employment” of Christian Horizons. This includes employees, family members of those we support, and our volunteers.