Training and Development Program for Public Safety Personnel

The Training and Development Program for Public Safety Personnel project will improve access to relevant and urgent training for public safety personnel and stakeholders. It will expand upon the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment’s (CIPSRT) existing training programs (e.g., R2MR Train the Trainer Program), provide new modalities and increased reach for existing training (e.g., ER2MR), and pilot the testing and expansion of CIPSRT’s newest training opportunities (e.g., Treatment 101).

Project Resources: Upcoming Course Offerings

Treatment 101

Treatment 101 for public safety personnel (PSP) is a five-module online course designed to support PSP in making informed decisions about their mental health care. This course will walk participants through the process of deciding upon and obtaining mental health services; and includes topics such as insurance coverage, types of service providers, relevant terms and definitions, evidence-based treatment options, tips for choosing a mental health service provider, and what to expect at the first appointment with a mental health care professional.

This course is currently only available in English. Registration closes one week prior to the start date of the program. 

Offering #4: July 10-22, 2023 (registration is now closed)

Offering #5: September 11-23, 2023

Offering #6: October 16-28, 2023

Offering #7: November 20-December 2, 2023

Offering #8: December 4-16, 2023

Offering #9: January 15-27, 2024

Offering #10: February 5-17, 2024

Please follow this link for further information regarding the Treatment 101 course offering and to register: https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/training-opportunities/treatment-101-for-public-safety-personnel

Sleep 101

Poor sleep can impact your physical and mental health. Sleep 101 is fully online with 4 live sessions that build upon the concepts introduced in CIPSRT’s Sleep Toolkit for Public Safety Personnel. The first session is mandatory for anyone who wants to take the remaining sessions.

This course is currently only available in English. Registration closes one week prior to the start date of the program.

Offering #2: September 13 & September 19-21, 2023

Offering #3: January 16 & January 23-25, 2024

Please follow this link for further information regarding the Sleep 101 course offering and to register:
https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/training-opportunities/sleep-101

Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) Frontline Training Program - Level 1

Through the R2MR program, Public Safety Personnel (PSP) gain key resiliency and mental toughness skills including tactical breathing, mental rehearsal, goal setting, self-talk, and attention control. The training additionally includes generic mental health education, including early identification of signs of mental illness; adaptive coping strategies to respond to the risks inherent in these occupations; the importance of peer and leadership support; appropriate leader actions; barriers to seeking mental health care, including stigma; and outlining procedures for assessing mental health resources. These skills and tools directly serve to enhance the overall mental well-being of participating PSP and their peers. 

The course is currently only available in English. Registration closes one week prior to the start date of the program.

Offering #3: September 11-12 & September 18-19, 2023

Offering #4: October 26-27 & November 2-3, 2023

Please follow this link for further information regarding the R2MR course offering and to register: https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/training-opportunities/r2mr-frontline-training-program-level-1

Learn More: Project Introduction

Training for Public Safety Personnel

Training for PSP may take on many forms, such as efforts to reduce stigma, increase knowledge, or minimize mental health disorders through resiliency training and early intervention programs. CIPSRT’s mandate further includes efforts to build long-term training capacity, accessibility, and overall wellness.
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