Inpatient De-Escalation Workshop - July 14, 2026
Inpatient De-Escalation Workshop - July 14, 2026
Course Contact: Holly Wilt
Target Audience
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
PCT/Nurse Assistant
Learning Objectives
After completing the course, learners will be able to apply de-escalation strategies to individuals exhibiting dangerous behaviors, demonstrate the use of disengagement techniques for the individual in crisis, and demonstrate safe use of holding techniques for the individual in crisis.
Keith Leyding, Masnager of Police and Security
Billy Pine, Security
Leah Pardoe, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CPST
Lauren Barley, BSN, RN
Heather Vanderpool, BSN, RN
Holly Wilt, BSN, RN

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 2.0 contact hours.
Available Credit
- 2.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 2.00 Attendance

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