De-escalation and ADA Awareness Course (US) 2026

This course is for security officers and front-line staff in the United States who deal with upset or confused people. It covers CISA's four-step de-escalation model, when to call 911 or 988, disabilities that can look like misconduct, and ADA rules on communication, service animals and mobility devices. Many states require licensed guard training, so this course is background knowledge only.

  • Corso
  • Stati Uniti
  • 25 domande
  • Verificato: 13 ottobre 2026

In breve

Questo corso gratuito ha circa 30 minuti di lezioni e un test di 25 domande. Con l’80% o più puoi scaricare un attestato di completamento (privato, non accreditato). Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 13 ottobre 2026.

Inizia dalle lezioniDe-escalation and ADA Awareness Course (US): Lessons: circa 30 minuti di lettura. Ogni domanda del test è trattata nelle lezioni.

Cosa imparerai

  • Use CISA's Recognize, Assess, De-escalate, Report model
  • Choose calm words and body language that lower tension
  • Know when to step away and call 911 or 988
  • Recognize disabilities and medical problems that can look like misconduct
  • Apply ADA rules on service animals and mobility devices
  • Communicate effectively with people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Ottieni almeno l’80% per scaricare il tuo attestato.

  1. Domanda 1 di 25

    What are the four steps in CISA's de-escalation series, in order?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. Recognize, assess, de-escalate, report

    CISA's De-escalation Series for critical infrastructure owners and operators teaches four steps: Recognize, Assess, De-escalate and Report.

  2. Domanda 2 di 25

    CISA lists physical behaviors that may show a stranger is escalating. Which one is on that list?
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    Risposta: D. A clenched jaw or balled fists

    CISA's Recognize product lists signs such as a clenched jaw or balled fists, pacing, trembling and violating others' personal space.

  3. Domanda 3 di 25

    According to CISA, what should you do first when you assess a tense situation?
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    Risposta: A. Calm yourself, or act calm if you are not

    CISA's Assess step says to de-escalate yourself first: remain calm, or act calm if you are not, and control your breathing.

  4. Domanda 4 di 25

    A visitor is shouting at the front desk. Instead of saying "Calm down," what does CISA suggest?
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    Risposta: A. "I can see that you are upset."

    CISA advises replacing "Calm down" with words that show empathy, such as "I can see that you are upset."

  5. Domanda 5 di 25

    Where does CISA suggest you stand when talking with an agitated person?
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    Risposta: A. Relaxed and alert, off to the side of the person

    CISA recommends a relaxed and alert stance off to the side of the person, not squarely in front of them.

  6. Domanda 6 di 25

    According to CISA, how should you hold your hands while calming someone?
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    Risposta: B. Keep them down, open and visible

    CISA advises keeping your hands down, open and visible at all times, and avoiding pointing.

  7. Domanda 7 di 25

    Which of these does CISA call a barrier to de-escalation?
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    Risposta: B. Lecturing or a power struggle

    CISA lists defensiveness, lecturing, shaming and power struggles as barriers to de-escalation.

  8. Domanda 8 di 25

    A person you are talking with shows signs that violence may be about to happen. What should you do?
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    Risposta: D. Remove yourself, get to safety and call 911

    CISA says that if a hostile act is happening or about to happen, remove yourself from the situation, seek safety and call 911.

  9. Domanda 9 di 25

    When you call 911 about a threat, which details does CISA suggest you give?
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    Risposta: B. Your location, where the person is, a description and any weapons

    CISA's reference card lists your name, the incident location, the person's location, your exact location, a description and the number and type of weapons if known.

  10. Domanda 10 di 25

    According to CISA, what should a report of concerning behavior be based on?
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    Risposta: B. Facts showing a possible threat of violence

    CISA says reports should rest on facts pointing to a potential threat, not on protected activity or characteristics such as race, religion or disability.

  11. Domanda 11 di 25

    How can a person reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?
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    Risposta: D. By calling, texting or chatting, 24/7

    The 988 Lifeline can be reached by call, text or online chat. It is free, confidential and available 24/7.

  12. Domanda 12 di 25

    Under the ADA, which description of disability is correct?
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    Risposta: A. An impairment that substantially limits a major life activity

    The ADA covers a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of one, or being regarded as having one.

  13. Domanda 13 di 25

    Which places does Title III of the ADA cover?
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    Risposta: D. Businesses and nonprofits that serve the public

    Title III covers businesses, including nonprofits, that serve the public, such as restaurants, hotels, shops and movie theaters.

  14. Domanda 14 di 25

    A person does not respond to your spoken directions in a crowd. What does DOJ guidance say you should keep in mind?
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    Risposta: B. They may be deaf or hard of hearing

    DOJ notes that people who are deaf or hard of hearing may be wrongly seen as uncooperative when they do not respond to directions.

  15. Domanda 15 di 25

    A man is swaying and seems confused, and a coworker says he is drunk. What does DOJ guidance remind you?
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    Risposta: C. A seizure or low blood sugar can look like intoxication

    DOJ guidance notes that seizures, hypoglycemia and some neurological disabilities can cause symptoms that may be mistaken for intoxication.

  16. Domanda 16 di 25

    Which symptoms does the CDC list for low blood sugar?
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    Risposta: D. Shaking, sweating, irritability or confusion

    The CDC lists symptoms such as fast heartbeat, shaking, sweating, nervousness, irritability or confusion, dizziness and hunger.

  17. Domanda 17 di 25

    A person is having a seizure. What does the CDC say NOT to do?
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    Risposta: A. Put something in their mouth or hold them down

    The CDC says not to hold the person down or stop their movements, and not to put anything in their mouth.

  18. Domanda 18 di 25

    According to the CDC, when should you call 911 for a seizure?
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    Risposta: C. When it lasts longer than 5 minutes

    The CDC says to call 911 if a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, among other reasons such as injury or trouble breathing.

  19. Domanda 19 di 25

    A deaf customer needs help understanding a complex rule. What may a business NOT do under the ADA?
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    Risposta: B. Require them to bring their own interpreter

    DOJ effective communication guidance says businesses cannot require a person to bring someone to interpret for them.

  20. Domanda 20 di 25

    Under the ADA, what is a service animal?
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    Risposta: C. A dog trained to do tasks for a person with a disability

    Under the ADA, a service animal is a dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.

  21. Domanda 21 di 25

    A dog's role is not obvious. Which two questions may staff ask under the ADA?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. Is it needed for a disability, and what task is it trained to do?

    Staff may ask only whether the dog is required because of a disability and what work or task it has been trained to perform.

  22. Domanda 22 di 25

    When may a business ask a person to remove a service animal?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. When it is out of control and not brought under control

    A service animal may be removed if it is out of control and the handler does not take effective action, or if it is not housebroken.

  23. Domanda 23 di 25

    A customer says they are allergic to a service dog in a store. What does the ADA say?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. Allergies are not a valid reason to deny access

    Allergies and fear of dogs are not valid reasons to deny access. Where possible, both people should be given different areas.

  24. Domanda 24 di 25

    Are emotional support animals service animals under the ADA?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. No, not under the ADA

    Dogs whose only role is comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.

  25. Domanda 25 di 25

    A visitor using a Segway because of a mobility disability shows a valid state disability placard. What must you do?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. Accept it as credible assurance of the disability

    DOJ guidance says a valid state-issued disability placard or card must be accepted as credible assurance on its face, and you may not ask about the disability.

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • CISA teaches de-escalation in four steps: Recognize, Assess, De-escalate and Report. Safety is the highest priority.
  • Under the ADA, a service animal is a dog individually trained to do work or tasks for a person with a disability.
  • Staff may ask only two questions about a service dog: is it required because of a disability, and what task is it trained to do.
  • DOJ notes that seizures and low blood sugar can cause symptoms that may be mistaken for intoxication.
  • The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and available 24/7 by call, text or chat.

Domande frequenti

Does this course replace my state guard training?

No. Many states license security officers and set their own training. For example, California's Bureau of Security and Investigative Services requires Power to Arrest training before registration, 32 hours of skills training in the first 6 months and 8 hours every year. This course is background knowledge only.

Can I ask for proof that a dog is a service animal?

No. Under the ADA you may ask only whether the dog is required because of a disability and what task it is trained to do. You may not ask for papers, an ID card or a demonstration.

When should I stop trying to de-escalate?

When violence seems about to happen, or the situation is beyond your ability. Remove yourself, get to safety and call 911 or your backup.

What if someone talks about suicide?

Stay calm and get help. They can call or text 988 or chat online with the 988 Lifeline. If there is an immediate danger to life, call 911.

L’attestato è accreditato o riconosciuto ufficialmente?

No. È un attestato di completamento privato, solo per le tue conoscenze. Non è riconosciuto, accreditato né approvato da alcun governo, ente di rilascio delle licenze, autorità di regolamentazione o istituto di istruzione e non sostituisce alcuna licenza, certificazione o formazione richiesta dalla legge.

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