*ME DSP Professionalism Introduction Contemporary Best Practices Applying Ethics in Everyday Work Becoming a Direct Support Professional Practicing Confidentiality Live Classroom Session *ME Introduction to Developmental Disabilities Introduction A Brief History of Developmental Disability Causes of Developmental Disabilities Services for People with Developmental Disabilities The Language and of Best Practices Live Classroom Session *ME Maltreatment (NEW) What is Abuse? What is Neglect? What is Exploitation? The Ethical Role of the DSP Characteristics of People Supported that Affect Risk Reducing Caregiver Risk of Maltreating Engaging and Supporting Protective Factors in Individuals Responding to Potential Maltreatment Where to Report Potential Maltreatment How to Report Potential Maltreatment ME Reportable Events Live Classroom Session ME Cultural Competence Introduction Communication What is Cultural Competence? Live Classroom Session ME Individual Rights and Choice Introduction Overcoming a Past of Barriers and Restrictions Overview of Individual Rights Your Role in supporting Expression of Rights and Facilitating Choice Making Live Classroom Session ME Community Inclusion Introduction Community Bridge Building and Networking Matching Community Resources with Individual Interests Natural Supports The DSP Role in Community Inclusion Live Classroom Session ME Personal Care Introduction Individualizing Personal Care Understanding Personal and Self Care ME Positive Behavior Supports Introduction Functions and Causes of Behavior Understanding Behavior Live Classroom Session ME Human Sexuality ME Human Sexuality Live Classroom Session ME – Safety (NEW) What is Risk? Balancing Risk with Individual Safety and Choice Personal Safety Safety in the Kitchen Safety in the Bathroom Safety in the Common Areas Safety in the Bedroom Safety enjoying outdoor Spaces at Home Fire Prevention Fire Emergency Response Fire Emergency Plans and Evacuation Individualized Fire Safety Plans and Skills Community Safety Role of the Direct Support Professional: Accident Prevention, Risk assessment, and Risk Management ME Supporting Healthy Lives Introduction Care of Common Health Conditions Living Healthy Lives Signs and Symptoms of Illness
ME Teaching People with Developmental Disabilities Introduction Preparing to Teach Understanding Teaching Live Classroom Session Communication Live Classroom Session Documentation Live Classroom Session Direct Support Professional – Work Supports Must have completed all requirements for Direct Support Professional, plus the following 6 online lessons: Effective 1/1/2011 ME Work Supports CDS: Employment Supports for People with Disabilities: Exploring Individual Preferences for Job Attainment : Introduction CDS: Employment Supports for People with Disabilities: Exploring Individual Preferences for Job Attainment: Identifying Individual Employment Preferences, Interests, Strengths, and Support Needs CDS: Employment Supports for People with Disabilities: Exploring Individual Preferences for Job Attainment: Job Opportunities and Job Searching CDS: Supporting Jobs & Careers in the Community: Introduction CDS: Supporting Jobs & Careers in the Community: Successful Community Employment and Retention CDS: Supporting Jobs & Careers in the Community: Employment Supports and Volunteering Additional Content In addition to the required topics above, additional modules are available for or assignment, including: CDS - Emergency Preparedness CDS - Hiring Great Direct Support Professionals CDS - Implementing Supports CDS Autism DIC CDS Brain Injury DIC CDS Cerebral Palsy DIC CDS Rights and Advocacy CDS Community Inclusion CDS Cultural Competence CDS Depression DIC CDS Diabetes DIC CDS DIC: Epilepsy CDS Direct Support Professionalism CDS Documentation CDS Employment Supports CDS Everyone Can Communicate CDS Functional Assessment CDS Home and Community Living CDS Individual Rights and Choice CDS Introduction to Developmental Disabilities CDS Lesson Review -- HIPAA CDS Maltreatment: Prevention and Response CDS Medication Support CDS Personal Care
CDS Person-Centered Planning CDS Positive Behavior Supports CDS Safety CDS Supporting Healthy Lives CDS Supporting Jobs & Careers in the Community CDS Teaching People with Developmental Disabilities CDS Universal Precautions CDS Working with Families & Support Networks CDS Workshop for Administrators CDS You've Got a Friend CDS: Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Illnesses CDS: Understanding Transitions across the Lifespan CFSM: Developing an Intervention Plan CFSM: Fueling High Performance CFSM: Preparing for the Supervisor's Job in Human Services CFSM: Recruitment and Selection CFSM: Training and Orientation CFSM: Your First Few Weeks and Months as a Supervisor *DIC – Disability Intensive Course *CFSM – College of Frontline Supervision and Management