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D10 TRAINING & WORKSHOP SCHEDULE APRIL 2004

Remember!!! APRIL IS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH

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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DISTRICT PROVIDER WORKSHOP- NO FEE

“An Overview of Medication Administration†8-A

The workshop focuses on providing non-licensed direct care staff with a clear overview of the Developmental Disabilities Medication administration policy #01-01. There will be group problem solving using actual case scenarios. This workshop is not for medication administration certification.

INSTRUCTOR: Connie Wadsworth RN, MDMT

DATE: April 8, 2004 TIME: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

LOCATION: 1400 W. Commercial Blvd., Conference Room #195

Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33309

TARGET POPULATION: All non-licensed group home staff, supported living coaches, WSC’s and DD

Staff are welcome to attend.

CONTACT PERSON: Ronnie J. Tourso, Phone OR 467.4219

Fax or email to: Ronnie_Tourso@...

Posted 3/4/04

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DISTRICT PROVIDER TRAINING -NO FEE

“Medical Record Documentation†29-A

This training provides an overview of the district policy regarding medical documentation. It will enable Group Home Operators, Supported Living Coaches, Waiver Support Coordinators and other direct care providers to recognize which services and documentation are needed and identified in consumer files.

INSTRUCTOR: Connie Wadsworth RN, MDMT

DATE: April 29, 2004 TIME: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

LOCATION: 1400 W. Commercial Blvd., Conference Room #195

Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33309

TARGET POPULATION: All non-licensed group home staff, supported living coaches, WSC’s and DD

Staff are welcome to attend.

CONTACT PERSON: Ronnie J. Tourso, Phone OR 467.4219

Fax or email to: Ronnie_Tourso@...

Posted 3/4/04

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM MANDATORY TRAINING

“FOSTER CARE OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CONSUMERS†27-A

Psychological, rather than pathological perspectives in caring for DD consumers. Dr. Stein’s lecture is mandatory for all DD contracted service providers, working with consumers with developmental disabilities.

DATE: April 27, 2004

TIME: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

LOCATION: 1400 W. Commercial Blvd., Conference Room 195

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309

TARGET POPULATION: All Medicaid Waiver Providers & DD Staff

INSTRUCTOR(S): Dr. Reynold Stein, MD, Senior Consulting Physician

CONTACT PERSON: Ronnie J. Tourso, Phone

Fax or email to: Ronnie_Tourso@...

Visit Dr. Stein’s web page at: http://www.familydoctor.org/mrddmd/

And/or www.mydoctor.com/mrdd

Posted 3/4/04

A COMMUNITY AGENCY CERTIFICATION TRAINING FOR FEE-PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Broward County Health Department

“HIV 104 Trainingâ€

Call for next available certification class - FEE $20.00

Contact: Ragor at A registration form will be sent to you prior to the class.

LOCATION

780 SW 24th Street

Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

MANDATORY TRAINING

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DISTRICT PROVIDER WORKSHOP- NO FEE

“ZERO TOLERANCE –MODULE TWOâ€

This is session two of the “Zero†series for Supported Living Coaches and Group Home Operators and staff. We will focus on the issue of disclosure and reluctance to report abuse. This session will be scheduled again as needed.

YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND-

SEATING IS LIMITED - RESERVE EARLY

DATE: April 8, 2004

TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1400 W. Commercial Blvd., Conference Room #195

Ft. Lauderdale

CONTACT PERSON: Ronnie J. Tourso, Phone OR

Fax or email to: Ronnie_Tourso@...

Posted 3/04/04

A COMMUNITY AGENCY CERTIFICATION TRAINING FOR FEE-

PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

AMERICAN RED CROSS BROWARD COUNTY CHAPTER

“Adult CPR/AED†(32411)

Basic level course prepares individuals to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults. Participants receive Adult CPR/AED certification & course materials. FEE: $35.00

DATE: April 8, 2004 - ID #11723 CONTACT: Broward County Chapter

TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 6710 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, Fl 33313

Posted 3/04/04

A COMMUNITY AGENCY CERTIFICATION TRAINING FOR FEE-

PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

AMERICAN RED CROSS BROWARD COUNTY CHAPTER

“Adult/AED, Infant, Child CPR & First Aid†(32408)

Learn lifesaving skills for adults, children and infants, including rescue breathing, CPR, basic first Aid. Participants receive Adult CRP/AED & First Aid certification and course materials. American Red Cross recognizes 1 year CPR certification & 3 year First Aid certification Fee $55.00

April 10, 2004 – Course ID# 11724 - 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

April 16, 2004 – Course ID# 11732 – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

April 26, 27, 28, 2004 – Course ID# 11741 – 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

PLACE: 6710 W. Sunrise Blvd. Plantation, Fl

CONTACT: Broward County Chapter

Posted 3/04/04

AREA 10 MEDICAID PROGRAM AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE

“AHCA PROVIDER TRAININGâ€

FLORIDA MEDICAID PROVIDER BILLING TRAINING

FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MEDICAID WAIVER PROVIDERS

Place: North Broward Regional Service Center

1400 W. Commercial Blvd., Room #195

Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33309

Date: APRIL 28, 2004 - Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

You must call or email your reservation to attend

RSVP @ Extension 109 or email mailto:shorec@...

Please provide the following information: Name, Medicaid Provider Number, Phone Number, and Training Date.You will not receive a return phone call unless your request can not be accommodated.

If you plan to bill electronically, you will need to stay for the morning and afternoon session from 1:30 – 3:30

Posted 3/04/04

ANNOUNCEMENT

Training Resource Network Disability Update

Visit http://www.trninc.com/for updates in the field and to download a free copy of the catalog.

TRN Announces Electronic Training Briefs You Can Print on Demand

Hiring new staff or having a training, meeting or class and want pre-formatted handouts? TRN now offers inexpensive 2-4 page briefs and forms that focus on a disability topic and provide up-to-date and useful information for training. Once you purchase them, they are sent electronically and you can print copies as needed. Current topics are employment related: Introduction to Supported Employment, The Role of Employment Specialists/Job Coaches, Accommodations, Successful Job Interviews, Using Alternative Communication at Work… http://www.trninc.com/trainingbriefs/trainingbriefs.asp

ALSO: Go to http://www.trninc.com/trn-storefor resources on

STAFF TRAINING, PERSON CENTERED PLANNING,SUPPORTED LIVING, JOB DEVELOPMENT SELF DETERMINATION and POCKET GUIDES

Posted 3/04/04

ANNOUNCEMENT

PRIVATE DCF CERTIFIED PROVIDER TRAINER TRAINING FOR FEE-PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

“PRE-SERVICE SUPPORT COORDINATION TRAININGâ€

Mr. Jay R Steinberg conducts Pre-service Waiver Support Coordinator (WSC) training.

Participants must have written prior approval to attend from the District in which they intend to practice. . This training is designed first for new waiver support coordinators and as space is available for district support coordinators. This training is not for practicing support coordinators who have already attended statewide pre-service training.

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION AND FUTURE TRAINING DATES CALL:

Jay R Steinberg

39 NW 166th Street; Suite 7; North Miami, Florida 33169

(Cell) 786 586-2263 Fax 305 949-5973

e-mail UREnabled@...

Posted 3/04/04

ANNOUNCEMENT

Avanti Support Inc.

555 Biltmore Way Suite, 204

Coral Gables, Fl 33134

Phone: Fax:

Waiver Support Coordination State Training

Vida Sims, is a Certified State Waiver Support Coordination Trainer

Please contact Ingrid hl or Saulan for additional information and future training dates.

by calling .

Posted 3/4/04

ANNOUNCEMENT

PRIVATE DCF CERTIFIED PROVIDER TRAINER TRAINING FOR FEE-PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

“PRE-SERVICE SUPPORT COORDINATION TRAININGâ€

TARGET POPULATION: Qualified individuals who seek to become providers of Medicaid Waiver Support Coordination.

For further information and future training dates CALL SHANI STOUTT AT OR E-MAIL

options@...

Posted 3/4/04

ANNOUNCEMENT

To All Supported Independent Living Agency Providers

WATCH FOR THE ALL NEW TRAIN-THE-TRAINER SESSIONS

COMING TO OUR AREA SOON…

Each agency who employs SIL coaches will have the opportunity to be a trainer of their own staff. The purpose of the training is to build provider capacity and enhance the

current competency and consistency of state and agency trainers. Training

manuals, video tapes and overhead slides will be provided to each participating agency.

Posted 3/4/04

ANNOUNCEMENT

SKILLNET

Online Learning Center has added a new web based training course:

“Introduction to Developmental Disabilitiesâ€

You can access SkillNet by following these instructions:

1. Open Internet explorer

2. On the address line, type http://www.skillnetlearningcenter.org

3. Click on Online Learning Center

4. Click on Developmental Disabilities

5. Click on the Introduction to Developmental Disabilities to begin the course.

The Developmental Disabilities Program will be adding new courses to skillnet during the year.

Posted 3/4/04

ANNOUNCEMENT

“ONE BEATâ€

CPR CLASSES

MADE FUN & EASY!

Nationally Certified CPR Instructors:

Classes Offered:

First Aid:

PALS: CPR: ACLS: AED: HIV (Blood borne Pathogens)

We help you learn how to react to:

Drowning, Heart Attack, Stroke Symptoms, Child & Elderly Emergencies

WE WILL COME TO YOU! CLASSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH

CALL:

American Heart Association/American Safety Health Institute Curriculum. All cards will be received upon completion of course.

Posted 3/4/04

A SPECIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

“Educating Children on Personal Safetyâ€

SROalert.com is listing personal safety guidelines that School Resource Officers may provide to parents at their schools. These guidelines may educate both parents and children on personal safety, and may also prevent tragedy. The guidelines are provided by Deputy Burns from the Leon County Sheriff's Department, Crime Prevention Unit. Deputy Burns may be reached: mailto:BURNSN@...

Posted 3/4/04

Posted 3/8/04

PLEASE REMIND AND ENCOURAGE CONSUMERS, PARENTS, SELF ADVOCATES, WAIVER SUPPORT COORDINATORS, DIRECT SUPPORT WORKERS, OTHER PROVIDERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES TO ATTEND

DISTRICT TEN FAMILY CARE COUNCIL MEETINGS.

FCC IS ACTIVELY SEEKING NEW MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON APRIL 14th

AT 201 W. BROWARD BLVD – SUITE 104B

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33301

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

The Family Care Council is an independent and nonpartisan body. The primary function of FCC is to:

· Assist in providing information and outreach to families.

· Review the effectiveness of DD programs and make recommendations with respect to program implementation.

· Advise district DD administrators with respect to the community and family support system in the district.

· Meet and share information with other district family care councils.

Public discussion is always encouraged and welcomed from waiver support coordinators, providers, family members and all consumers of developmental disabilities services.

VERY IMPORTANT TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT

Wsc’s, Providers, Self Advocates, Families

Please mark your calendar for May 6 and 7, 2004. The Council on Quality and Leadership in Support for People with Disabilities will be providing two days of Personal Outcomes Technical Assistance training sessions for Waiver Support Coordinators, Providers, Self Advocates and Families. Participants will use the Personal Outcome Measures tool to identify desired outcomes, develop support plans and implementation plans based on individualized outcomes.

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If you are aware of a training opportunity, in-service or presentation for providers, caregivers or people with disabilities please contact Ronnie J. Tourso at: Ronnie_Tourso@...

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