Course Code: REL-IDD-0-WHP
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Healthcare Team
Meet Jeff and Jackson
Types of Patient Care
Types of Healthcare Providers
Medical Professionals
Nurses
Rehabilitation Therapists
Mental Health Providers
Dietitian or Nutritionist
Dental Care Providers
Review
Summary
Section 3: Working with Healthcare Providers
What is Your Role?
Direct and Indirect Support
Building Good Relationships
Effective Appointments
Preparing for an Appointment
Giving Providers What They Need
Getting What You Need from the Provider
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Anne Oakes, QIDP
Ms. Oakes received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and in the Study of Religion at Sweet Briar College in Virginia. She has 16 years of experience serving people with intellectual disabilities and their supporters, primarily in group home settings. She has served as a direct support professional, program supervisor, Autism Specialist, and training facilitator and developer. She is a certified NCI Plus instructor and is the Clinical Training and Development Specialist at Residential Services, Inc. in Chapel Hill, NC. Her passions include ensuring people with Intellectual Disabilities are served with respect, dignity, and competence by well-trained Direct Support Professionals.
Staff Writer: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP
Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.