CPI cert?

[mclovin]

Hey all, I'm trying to get my application submitted for various contracts, but some hospitals are requiring CPI, which I don't have (I've been using MAB for all the hospitals I've been working at in the Southern California region for the last 8 years). I googled CPI certification and crisisprevention.com pops up and they are charging upwards of $1,400-$3,000 for a 2-4 day class. Uhhhh, that seems way too much for this type of cert, especially when I get my MAB for $50. Does anyone know of any other places to get this certification? I stumbled upon another website, crisisconsultantgroup.com but I'm not sure if they are accredited, it does say their certs "align with Joint Commission, CARF, CMS, DOE & Others," but I'm not sure if this wording is trying to cover up that this might not be actual CPI cert that is required by hospitals. Can anyone help? Thanks!

[KellyMPH]

I would check with the travel company you are interested in. Mine says CPI required for the job but my travel company provides this training free of charge to their travelers.