Training for Human Services Professionals & Caregivers

This training satisfies state requirements and provides a certificate compliant with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities rules and requirements.. Available as well as a “take and Teach” curriculum to be taught internally at your organization.

This class focuses on equipping frontline employees with essential communication skills and promoting respectful conduct in their interactions. The course emphasizes the importance of building trusting relationships through effective verbal and non-verbal communication. Participants will learn to recognize and utilize various forms of non-verbal communication, avoid intimidating behaviors, employ supportive language, and handle challenging situations with emotional intelligence. Ultimately, the class aims to foster a respectful and empowering environment for both employees and the individuals they support.

This class provides frontline employees with essential knowledge and skills for maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment for the individuals they support. The course covers a range of topics, including identifying and reporting home issues, performing simple household repairs, understanding what makes a house a home, basic outdoor tasks, implementing safety checks, protecting against fire and other dangers, storing flammable materials, chemical safety, and basic cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting procedures, along with food management and steps to prevent foodborne illness.

This class provides an overview of common health issues and illnesses associated with aging, including hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, falls, coronary artery disease, heart failure, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, urinary incontinence, and depression. For each condition, the class covers the causes, dangers, management, and prevention and treatment strategies. In addition to specific diseases, the class also addresses sensory changes in older adults, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and multiple chronic conditions.

is designed to equip employees with the knowledge and skills necessary for emergency preparedness and response. It covers essential topics such as staying informed about community emergencies, understanding when to shelter in place or evacuate, and preparing for various situations including fires, severe weather (thunderstorms, floods, tornadoes, heat, and cold), and health care emergencies like choking and falls. The program emphasizes creating disaster plans, assembling emergency supply kits, knowing community warning signals, and implementing specific actions for different types of emergencies, ensuring employees and the people they support are ready to act when critical situations arise.