Courses

This short course will demonstrate the proper way to wear a face mask, and what things to avoid doing.

This course will review the various forms of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation that unfortunately occurs all too often in support communities around the country. This course seeks to prepare learners to distinguish the various types of reportable incidents, how to document incidents, and when to suspect you might be supporting an individual who may be at risk of being exploited, abused, or neglected.

This course discusses HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. You will learn ways to protect patient information, as well as the consequences you'll face if you fail to protect confidential information.

This course will look at how ADHD affects children, teens and adults, and will provide tips for helping manage symptoms at each stage. You will learn about the treatment options, including medication as well as various types of therapy that are proven to help people with ADHD manage their symptoms.

In the last decade, the number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder has increased drastically and so has the need for caregivers who are trained in this specialized area. In this training course, learners will be introduced to ASD, a neurological development disorder that can affect all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. We will discuss the various interventions and supports that address the needs of, and improve the quality of life, of the individuals you support.

Foodborne Illness is a common health issue. The good news? It is very preventable! In this course, you will learn what foodborne illness is, how it is contracted and the ways you can prevent it. If you prepare or eat food, you can benefit from this training!

There has been a recent resurgence in bedbug infestations worldwide, particularly in developed countries, including the United States. Although having bed bugs is not generally considered a health threat, living with them can be a traumatic experience and properly eliminating bed bugs is a time-consuming and expensive task. This course focuses on providing the basic information that is needed to control bed bugs, as well as teaching you how to identify and prevent bed bug infestations.

The CDC estimates that more than 16 million people in the United States are living with cognitive impairment. In this course, you will learn about cognitive impairment and how it relates to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. We'll also discuss the differences between the changes associated with normal aging and cognitive impairment and offer methods for treating and supporting those with cognitive difficulties.

Communication is important because it allows us to express ourselves. As a direct care worker, it's important to know that there is more to communication than just talking. This training will teach direct support professionals about different forms of communication and how to communicate with individuals in the DD/ID community.

Communication is important because it allows us to express ourselves. As a direct care worker, it's important to know that there is more to communication than just talking. This training will teach direct support professionals about different forms of communication and how to communicate with individuals in the DD/ID community.

When you sit down in the driver's seat of a car, you are taking your own life, as well as the life of others, into your hands. This course offers tips and techniques that will help direct support professionals become safe, responsible drivers.

In this course, we will take and in-depth look at depression and the various ways it affects individuals. We will review how many people are affected by depression, discuss what causes it, learn who is at risk, and identify the signs that may lead you to suspect when someone is depressed.

What can you do to prevent depression? How do you know if you are depressed, and if you are diagnosed with depression, how is it treated? This course answers all those questions as we take a closer look at depression.

Diabetes is a disease that can be diagnosed at any stage of a person's life. Although there is no cure for diabetes, there are medications and treatments that can help an individual manage the disease. This course details the different types of diabetes, as well as the treatment and prevention of diabetes.

An eating disorder is an unhealthy relationship with food and weight that can affect a person's body and mind. This course offers valuable information about the different types of eating disorders and gives some valuable insight on how to work with people who suffer from eating disorders.

What should you do in the case of a natural disaster? When is it necessary for you to evacuate the facility? The answers to these questions should be in the facility's Emergency Disaster Plan, and this course is a good start to learn what is expected during an emergency situation.

The core principle of fundamental rights states that each individual has, "the right to be treated with courtesy, respect, and full recognition of human dignity and individuality." This course teaches information and strategies direct care workers can use to ensure the rights of the individuals they support.

If you've decided to pursue a position as a direct support professional, this course is a great starting point! You will learn about the general characteristics and needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.

This course will help you better understand what rights people with developmental and intellectual disabilities have and what you can do to help support those rights. We’ll also discuss the responsibilities that come with each right and how you can help the people you support meet those responsibilities. This course will also look at abuse, neglect and exploitation and what is expected of the DSP if any of those things occur.

Individual planning is the foundation of the person-centered support approach. This training instructs direct care workers on how to create and execute an effective individual-directed outcomes oriented plan for the people they support.