2021 BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM SYLLABUS

2021 BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM SYLLABUSWelcome to the Department of Corrections Training Academy Basic Training program. The BasicTraining program is a pre-service training program for all new staff entering the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Corrections. New staff include all classifications who work to deliver correctional servicesthat spans “Institutions” (State Correctional Institutions), Field Services (Probation and Parole), Re-entryServices (Bureau of Community Corrections), Training Services (Training Academy), CorrectionalIndustries (CI) and Administrative Services (Central Office).Through the Basic Training program, staff are exposed to the agency’s mission and team culture,general expectations while working in the agency, Department of Corrections policies and procedures,and the content and skills that will equip them with the necessary foundation to effectively andsuccessfully perform in their respective positions.The Department of Corrections training program prides itself in bringing relevant and quality training toall staff entering the agency. Our mission at the Academy is to "provide state-of-the-art training servicesand programs that are relevant, timely and effective, embracing new technologies with a keen focus oncustomer service and professionalism. We serve the Department’s mission by preparing new and currentstaff to provide quality correctional services, while continuing to develop our future leaders."PERFORMANCE GOALSStaff attending the Basic Training program can expect to be able to:1. Communicate effectively with parolees, re-entrants, inmates, staff, visitors, and the public in theperformance of their job duties2. Apply professional and ethical behavior in the performance of their job duties3. Practice the fundamentals of static and dynamic security specific to a correctional setting4. Determine what observations and actions need to be reported and documented, and utilize theproper chain-of-command5. Demonstrate characteristics to participate effectively as a member of a work team6. Correct negative behaviors and reinforce positive behaviors displayed by inmates or re-entrantsin their facility7. Apply evidence-based practices in the supervision of inmates, parolees and re-entrants8. Perform all duties within facilities and communities in a safe and effective mannerTraining Academy1451 North Market StreetElizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022Phone: 717-367-9070 Fax: 717-367-5858

EVALUATIONStudents will demonstrate proficiency through skills practice, skills tests, informal feedback, weeklyexaminations, and attaining certifications. The course is continually evaluated through end of courseevaluations and observations by training staff.Note: All participants are required to pass weekly written examinations with a minimum score of 75%.Individual courses may also require written and/or demonstration of skills for qualification (such asCPR/AED and BFA) and are identified in the Basic Training Course Description Booklet. The BasicTraining Handbook conveys the rules and expectations while attending Basic Training.REFERENCES Department of Corrections Policy 5.1.1, “Staff Development and Training.”Department of Corrections Policy 4.1.1, “Human Resources and Labor Relations.”Department of Corrections Policy 6.3.1, “Facility Security.”61 Pa.C.S. §6112Board of Probation and Parole Procedures, Chapters 2, 3, and 4PREA National StandardsCorrectional Training Academies, 1st Edition (CTA)Adult Correctional Institutions, 5th Edition (ACI).Adult Residential Community Services, 4th Edition (ACRS)Adult Probation and Parole Field Services, 4th Edition (APPFS)American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) Standards.BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM SYLLABUSThe respective program and course syllabuses for the below groups and classifications are found on thefollowing pages.Parole Agents – Field and InstitutionPg. 3Corrections OfficersPg. 5H-1 Non-CO/Contact – Food Service and Maintenance Staff– Community Corrections CenterMonitorsPg. 7Contact and Licensed Professional Staff (non-medical)Pg. 9Pg. 10Contact and Licensed Professional Staff (medical)Administrative Support and Management Staff2021 Basic Training Program SyllabusPg. 112 of 11

Parole Agents – Field and InstitutionCourse Title257 Series-Arrest ReportsAn Overview of Evidence Based PracticesArrest and ControlBasic First Aid CertificationChain of Command and MentoringContraband and SearchesCPR/AED (Adult Only) CertificationDomestic ViolenceDrug AwarenessEvidenceEffective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS)Fundamentals of SecurityHearing Training/Beyond PreponderanceHostage SurvivalImpact Weapon TrainingIncident Command System (PPB)Infectious DiseasesInitial FirearmsInmate Disciplinary ProceduresInstitutional Parole TrainingInterstate Compact/ICOTS InstitutionalJNET Presentation (Guest Speaker)Limits of ForceLevel of Service – Revised Scoring Guide (LSI-R)Mandated Reporter TrainingMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Motivational InterviewingOffice of the Victim Advocate (OVA)Oleoresin Capsicum (PPB)Overview of Probation & Parole LawPaperwork TrainingPPB 30 Investigations2021 Basic Training Program gent 03.007.5015.002.003.002.003.502.003 of 11

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)Professional Boundaries: Safety, Awareness and ExpectationsReport WritingS.P.E.A.R SystemSearch & SeizureSecurity Threat Group AwarenessSentencing in PASex Offender Supervision StrategiesSexual Harassment Awareness and PreventionStaff Safety SkillsSubstance Abuse Testing/Urinalysis/GPS/ Medications AssistedTreatmentSuicide Prevention and InterventionTASERTech Parole Violators/Scenarios, Violation Sanctioning GridVerbal JudoAdministrativeTotal Hours2021 Basic Training Program 6.503.754.0050.00292.004.003.754.0050.00288.504 of 11

Corrections OfficersCoursesAssault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 1Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 2Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 3Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 4Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 5Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 6Basic First Aid CertificationContraband and SearchesCPR/AED (Adult Only) CertificationDrug AwarenessElectronic Immobilization Device (EID) CertificationFirearmsFundamentals of SecurityHostage SurvivalIncident Command SystemIncident Response Responsibilities and ProceduresInfectious DiseasesInmate Disciplinary ProceduresInmate Supervision and AccountabilityImmediate Action Skills (IAS) ScenariosLeadership and MentoringLegal Aspects of CorrectionsManipulation: The Con GameMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Naloxone Training (WBT)Oleoresin Capsicum CertificationOrientationPrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)Professional Boundaries: Safety, Awareness and ExpectationsReport WritingRiot/Individual BatonSecurity RestraintsSecurity Threat Group AwarenessSexual Harassment Awareness and PreventionStress ManagementSuicide Prevention and InterventionTactics for Effective Communications in Corrections (TECC) ITactics for Effective Communications in Corrections (TECC) II2021 Basic Training Program SyllabusCorrections Officers(5 04.003.505 of 11

Use of ForceAdministrativeTotal Hours2021 Basic Training Program Syllabus1.5049.25167.006 of 11

H-1 Non-CO/Contact – Food Service and Maintenance Staff – Community Corrections CenterMonitorsCoursesAssault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 1Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 2Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 3Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 4Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 5Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 6Basic First Aid CertificationContraband and SearchesCPR/AED (Adult Only) CertificationDrug AwarenessFundamentals of SecurityHostage SurvivalImmediate Action Skills (IAS) ScenariosIncident Command SystemIncident Response Responsibilities and ProceduresInfectious DiseasesInmate Disciplinary ProceduresInmate Supervision and AccountabilityLeadership and MentoringLegal Aspects of CorrectionsManipulation: The Con GameMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Naloxone Training (WBT)Oleoresin Capsicum CertificationOrientationPrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)Professional Boundaries: Safety, Awareness and ExpectationsReport WritingRiot/Individual BatonSecurity RestraintsSecurity Threat Group AwarenessSexual Harassment Awareness and PreventionStress ManagementSuicide Prevention and InterventionTactics for Effective Communications in Corrections (TECC) I2021 Basic Training Program SyllabusH-1 Non-COs(4 000.502.505.501.503.003.001.001.001.004.004.007 of 11

Tactics for Effective Communications in Corrections (TECC) IIUse of ForceAdministrativeTotal Hours2021 Basic Training Program Syllabus3.501.5043.25144.008 of 11

Contact and Licensed Professional Staff (non-medical)CoursesAssault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 1Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 2Basic First Aid CertificationContraband and Searches (lecture only)CPR/AED (Adult only) CertificationDrug AwarenessFundamentals of SecurityHostage SurvivalIncident Command SystemIncident Response Responsibilities and ProceduresInfectious DiseasesInmate Disciplinary ProceduresInmate Supervision and AccountabilityLeadership and MentoringLegal Aspects of CorrectionsManipulation: The Con GameMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Naloxone Training (WBT)Oleoresin Capsicum (lecture only)OrientationPrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)Professional Boundaries: Safety, Awareness and ExpectationsReport WritingSecurity Threat Group AwarenessSexual Harassment Awareness and PreventionStress ManagementSuicide Prevention and InterventionTactics for Effective Communications in Corrections (TECC) ITactics for Effective Communications in Corrections (TECC) IIUse of ForceAdministrativeTotal Hours2021 Basic Training Program SyllabusNon-Med(2 001.001.004.004.003.501.5033.00104.009 of 11

Contact and Licensed Professional Staff (medical)CoursesAssault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 1Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 2Basic First Aid CertificationContraband and Searches (lecture only)Basic Life Support Certification1Drug AwarenessFundamentals of SecurityHostage SurvivalIncident Command SystemIncident Response Responsibilities and ProceduresInfectious DiseasesInmate Disciplinary ProceduresInmate Supervision and AccountabilityLeadership and MentoringLegal Aspects of CorrectionsManipulation: The Con GameMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Naloxone Training (WBT)Oleoresin Capsicum (lecture only)OrientationPrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)Professional Boundaries: Safety, Awareness and ExpectationsReport WritingSecurity Threat Group AwarenessSexual Harassment Awareness and PreventionStress ManagementSuicide Prevention and InterventionTactics for Effective Communications in Corrections (TECC) ITactics for Effective Communications in Corrections (TECC) IIUse of ForceAdministrativeTotal Hours1Medical(2 001.001.004.004.003.501.5033.50108.00Medical Staff receive Basic Life Support course (6 hours) in lieu of CPR/AED2021 Basic Training Program Syllabus10 of 11

Administrative Support and Management StaffCoursesAssault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 1Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 2Fundamentals of SecurityHostage SurvivalIncident Command SystemInmate Supervision and AccountabilityLeadership and MentoringLegal Aspects of CorrectionsMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Naloxone Training (WBT)OrientationPrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)Professional Boundaries: Safety, Awareness and ExpectationsSexual Harassment Awareness and PreventionTactics for Effective Communications in Corrections (TECC) IUse of ForceAdministrativeTotal Hours2021 Basic Training Program SyllabusNon 02.505.501.004.001.5019.5061.0011 of 11

2021 Basic Training Program Syllabus 7 of 11 H-1 Non-CO/Contact – Food Service and Maintenance Staff – Community Corrections Center Monitors Courses H-1 Non-COs (4 Weeks) Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 1 3.75 Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 2 3.75 Assault Management Applications in Corrections (AMAC) Course 3 3.75