Program Overview:

The Dungeon Monitor’s position goes beyond simply watching players. The Dungeon Monitor must posses a wide range of skills that include interpersonal and group communication skills, knowledge of conflict resolution, an understanding of playroom etiquette and equipment safety, the ability to work with security issues and have the ability to be the first contact with EMS and law enforcement officials.

The DM Certification program is designed for those who volunteer for these tasks and provides them with core skills. Certification is awarded upon successful completion of all course modules.

This program is a two (2) days training program.

Day 1:

Morning Session: -

DM Mindset and Core Responsibilities - This course provides the basic knowledge for handling DM situations. Topics include the DM mindset, floor management, communication strategies between DMs, and team work in crisis situation. Also includes suggested polices for handling security issues, protecting member safety, solutions for inordinate members and working with surprise visits from law enforcement agencies.

Crisis Intervention in the Dungeon - Often personal conflict surfaces in the dungeon and the DM is called upon to intervene before a situation erupts into disruption or violence. This course introduces the concepts of nonviolent crisis management, how to recognize the "points of departure" as an individual escalates in emotional crisis, and intervention techniques to deescalate personal tension and come to positive resolution

The WIS System - DMs are required to make judgment calls on other people’s play styles and are then often called into question when doing so. This course introduces the WIS system. This system provides the DM with framework to make objective calls and take prudent action. The course observes a wide range of play styles and identifies crisis situations to be aware. Safety equipment usage is also covered.

Afternoon Session: Dungeon First Aid ( First Responders Strategies and Techniques)

Common Accidents - This course teaches first aid skill needed to address common accidents that occur in the dungeon. Topics include: care for deep tissue bruises, sprains, abrasions, friction burns, split skin wounds, cuts, and imbedded objects. Allergic reactions are covered and the burn types are categorized and addressed. Topic includes how to extinguishing fires with both wet towels and fire extinguisher, care for natural burns (cinnamon, ginger, etc) open flame burns and electric burns.

Day 2:

Morning Session:

Distress, Fainting and Extraction Techniques - Occasionally a player becomes distressed, collapses and become entangles in the play equipment. This course addresses this situation. Topics include: identifying subs in distress vs. sub space, extraction techniques and body handling and transport methods. Also includes blood borne pathogens training and hands on extractions techniques.

Beyond First Aid - On rare occasion equipment collapses and a player sustains a serious injury. This course addresses working to stabilize back and neck injury, fractures and concussions. Covers making the 911 call and working with the arrival of EMS and law enforcement personnel.

Afternoon Session:

CPR Training - Includes American Heart Association CPR raining. Particpants receive their official AHA certification in this program.