US · guidance
CMS SOM App. FC, Tag M0181
§485.910(f)(3) Trainer requirements
Individuals providing staff training must be
qualified as evidenced by education, training, and experience in techniques used to
address clients’ behaviors.
Interpretive Guidelines §485.910(f)(3)
The CMHC maintains documentation that each trainer has appropriate education, training
and experience.
1. Training: The trainer must have completed a formal training program on how to
train others on the safe application of restraint and seclusion. This training must
be an industry recognized training program which issues a certification for
successful completion.
2. Experience: Prior to becoming a trainer, there is evidence the individual had
experience in the safe application of restraint and seclusion. The facility policy
should establish the minimum number of actual interventions or years of
applications experience required for the role of trainer.
3. Education: Facility policy should establishes the minimal educational
requirement for the role of trainer.
History
Rev. 196, Issued: 01-10-20, Effective: 01-10-20, Implementation: 01-10-20
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
bd5511dbb3e12e4360584328f2483915ba497188f5cd7ea32498f4579817c305
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