CIT 3: Schizophrenia and Psychosis (POST # 09053-00664)

This module focuses on psychosis and schizophrenia and how to best help people in crisis.  Schizophrenia is a very serious and debilitating illness that affects more than 1% of the population.  As first responders, it is important to know basic information on the illness. The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association is a…

CIT 1: What is CIT? (POST #09053-00667)

The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association is a continuing education sponsor as approved by the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. This course, CIT Module 1:  Intro to CIT 09053-00667, has been approved by the POST Board for continuing education credit. Peace officers who successfully complete this course will receive one…

CIT 2: Understanding Mental Illness (POST # 09053-00666)

Module 2 is an introduction to mental illness, how to recognize behaviors, and best practices for de-escalating a crisis. This is the second course in a series of 24 hours of eLearning. The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association is a continuing education sponsor as approved by the Board of Peace Officer Standards…

CIT 6: Anxiety (POST #09053-0536)

This module focuses on Anxiety Disorder: Our first goal is to increase awareness and understanding about various Anxiety Disorders. Secondly, learners will become familiar with terms and associated symptoms for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorders, obsessive – compulsive disorder, phobias and PTSD Disorders. Third, to gain a better understanding and…

CIT 5: Mood Disorders – Depression (POST #09053-0534)

This module focuses on Mood Disorders, primarily Depression. Our first goal is to increase awareness and understanding of variant Mood Disorders Secondly, learners will become familiar with diagnostic terms and associated symptoms and medical response with Major Depressive Disorders Third, to gain a better understanding and be able to differentiate…

Phase 4: Leadership Competency & Mastery Certification

Please be advised that you are required to have complete all the courses in the ICLD IV before proceeding with the exam.  Otherwise your completion will be considered is VOID. You may print a certificate for this phase from this site.  In addition, the MSA will also create a printed…

Education Program: PSAP – Telecommunicator Education (PSAP-TEC)

Emergency Communications professionals make life and death decisions on a daily basis and must be highly trained and skilled professionals due to the consequences of their actions or inaction.  The safety of the communities and responders served is dependent on their ability to effectively gather and communicate critical information while maintaining…

Mandated Courses: Community Diversity, Cultural Differences and Implicit Bias Training

These courses offered in this category provide officers with training on recognizing and valuing community diversity and cultural differences.  All Minnesota POST Learning objectives required by Minnesota Statute 626.8469 are covered.   Hours Available: 10 Select from the courses below to fulfill your mandated hours.  Each course will have it’s own certificate. …

Basic Medication Delivery – MSA202

The Basic Medication Delivery course is an introductory course for correctional officers learning about medication delivery in the correctional setting.  It will feature the rights of medication delivery, the officer’s role in passing medications in their facility, as well as basic information on diabetes, Narcan, and epinephrine. This course is…

Incarcerated Parents Part 2: Developmental Considerations MSA204

Overview:  Part 2 of the training focuses on applying the content from Part 1 and highlights developmental considerations for jail staff and jail administrators. Objectives:  Part 2 of this training has three objectives: Identify aspects of the jail environment that directly and indirectly impact children. Reflect on ways in which children’s…

Incarcerated Parents Part 1: How Trauma Disrupts Child Development MSA203

Overview:  Part 1 of this training is focused on the basics of child development and how adversity and trauma can disrupt optimal child development. Objectives: Part 1 has four training objectives: Review key data on parents in Minnesota jails. Summarize key developmental tasks or milestones of children and adolescents.  Define…

Suicide Awareness 2024 – POST # 09053-00685

To begin: Go to “Course Home” then click on the “Expand All” arrow. Under “Topics” you will begin with the lecture. This course was developed by the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Associationin cooperation with the MSA Jail Standardized Training Committee This course is eligible for one hour of Certified Continuing Education MN POST…

Suicide Awareness And Prevention – POST # 09053-0576

To begin: Go to “Course Home” then click on the “Expand All” arrow. Under “Topics” you will begin with the lecture. This course was developed by the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Associationin cooperation with the MSA Jail Standardized Training Committee This course is eligible for one hour of Certified Continuing Education MN POST…

Introduction To PREA Eliminating Sexual Abuse In Jails – POST # 09053-0575

To begin: Go to “Course Home” then click on the “Expand All” arrow. Under “Topics” you will begin with the lecture. This course was developed by the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association in cooperation with the MSA Jail Standardized Training Committee This course is eligible for two(2) hours of Certified Continuing Education MN…

Introduction To PREA 2024 – POST # 09053-00686

To begin: Go to “Course Home” then click on the “Expand All” arrow. Under “Topics” you will begin with the lecture. This course was developed by the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association in cooperation with the MSA Jail Standardized Training Committee This course is eligible for two(2) hours of Certified Continuing Education …

Basic Data Practices For Corrections – POST # 09053-0572

To begin: Go to “Course Home” then click on the “Expand All” arrow. Under “Topics” you will begin with the lecture. This course was developed by the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association. Two (2) hours of Certified Continuing EducationMN POST # 09053-0572  Course Overview and ObjectivesCourse time:  2 hoursRick Hodsdon’s Handout: Data…