American Red Cross CPR and AED

9:30am to 1:30pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: This four-hour course teaches the basic techniques of adult CPR, the use of an automated external defibrillator and techniques to address both conscious and unconscious choking in adults.  This course is designed to provide the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of respirator and cardiac emergencies until advanced medical personnel arrive.

Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Recognize and respond to an emergency

·        Check a conscious adult for life-threatening conditions

·        Check an unconscious adult for  breathing and signs of life

·        Recognize and care for shock, respiratory emergencies and heart attack in conscious adults

·        Recognize and care for respiratory and cardiac emergencies in unconscious adults

·        Understand and utilize the four links in the cardiac chain of survival

·        Demonstrate proper CPR techniques

·        Demonstrate proper operation of an AED device

American Red Cross CPR and AED

9:30am to 1:30pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: This four-hour course teaches the basic techniques of adult CPR, the use of an automated external defibrillator and techniques to address both conscious and unconscious choking in adults.  This course is designed to provide the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of respirator and cardiac emergencies until advanced medical personnel arrive.

Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Recognize and respond to an emergency

·        Check a conscious adult for life-threatening conditions

·        Check an unconscious adult for  breathing and signs of life

·        Recognize and care for shock, respiratory emergencies and heart attack in conscious adults

·        Recognize and care for respiratory and cardiac emergencies in unconscious adults

·        Understand and utilize the four links in the cardiac chain of survival

·        Demonstrate proper CPR techniques

·        Demonstrate proper operation of an AED device

American Red Cross Standard First Aid Training

2:00pm to 4:00pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: This two-hour course teaches the basic techniques of standard first aid practices. This course is designed to provide the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond to the first aid emergencies.

Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Recognize and respond to an emergency

·        Check a conscious/unconscious adult for shock, life-threatening conditions, breathing and signs of life

·        Recognize and care for soft tissue injuries including open and closed wounds and burns

·        Recognize and care for injuries to muscles bones and joints including fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains

·        Recognize and care for sudden illnesses including fainting, diabetic emergencies, seizures, strokes, poisoning, and allergic reactions

·        Recognize and care for heat and cold related emergencies including head exhaustion and stroke, hypothermia and frostbite.

American Red Cross Standard First Aid Training

2:00pm to 4:00pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: This two-hour course teaches the basic techniques of standard first aid practices. This course is designed to provide the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond to the first aid emergencies.

Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Recognize and respond to an emergency

·        Check a conscious/unconscious adult for shock, life-threatening conditions, breathing and signs of life

·        Recognize and care for soft tissue injuries including open and closed wounds and burns

·        Recognize and care for injuries to muscles bones and joints including fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains

·        Recognize and care for sudden illnesses including fainting, diabetic emergencies, seizures, strokes, poisoning, and allergic reactions

·        Recognize and care for heat and cold related emergencies including head exhaustion and stroke, hypothermia and frostbite.

Crisis Intervention: Staff Effectiveness/Safety Techniques/Personal Emergency Interventions Level 1 Training

9:30am to 4:30pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: This eight-hour course teaches the theory and techniques of participant will learn how to recognize and diffuse a potentially escalating crisis situation on each level of the continuum, as well as protect themselves from potential harm while ensuring the care, welfare, and safety of the consumers they serve.

Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Identify the behavioral, environmental, and programmatic factors which impact staff effectiveness and promote therapeutic interaction.

·        Identify sources of stress, potentially problematic situations and “at risk” times, and proactive strategies for preventing crises

·        Indentify verbal and non-verbal “warning signs,” and demonstrate appropriate and effective de-escalation techniques.

·        Describe counseling skills for crisis prevention, including the role of the counselor, types of counseling, and stages in the counseling process.

·        Identify the circumstances under which safety techniques are to be used and to be able to define a “crisis” situation.

·        Identify the appropriate safety techniques to use in different crisis situations and be able to correctly perform each technique.

·        Identify the strategies for reducing and eliminating the use of physical restraint

·        Identify and perform the personal emergency interventions approved for use

·        Identify the advantages and benefits, as well as limitations, risk and trauma and cultural considerations of each approved Personal Emergency Intervention and be able to recognize signs of physical distress and injury

·        Identify when and how to terminate a Personal Emergency Intervention and be able to recognize signs of physical distress and injury

Crisis Intervention: Staff Effectiveness/Safety Techniques/Personal Emergency Interventions Level 1 Training

9:30am to 4:30pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: This eight-hour course teaches the theory and techniques of participant will learn how to recognize and diffuse a potentially escalating crisis situation on each level of the continuum, as well as protect themselves from potential harm while ensuring the care, welfare, and safety of the consumers they serve.

Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Identify the behavioral, environmental, and programmatic factors which impact staff effectiveness and promote therapeutic interaction.

·        Identify sources of stress, potentially problematic situations and “at risk” times, and proactive strategies for preventing crises

·        Indentify verbal and non-verbal “warning signs,” and demonstrate appropriate and effective de-escalation techniques.

·        Describe counseling skills for crisis prevention, including the role of the counselor, types of counseling, and stages in the counseling process.

·        Identify the circumstances under which safety techniques are to be used and to be able to define a “crisis” situation.

·        Identify the appropriate safety techniques to use in different crisis situations and be able to correctly perform each technique.

·        Identify the strategies for reducing and eliminating the use of physical restraint

·        Identify and perform the personal emergency interventions approved for use

·        Identify the advantages and benefits, as well as limitations, risk and trauma and cultural considerations of each approved Personal Emergency Intervention and be able to recognize signs of physical distress and injury

·        Identify when and how to terminate a Personal Emergency Intervention and be able to recognize signs of physical distress and injury

Incident Management Training

2:00pm to 3:00pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: This course covers the fundamentals of the HCSIS reporting investigation procedures outlined by DPQ regulations and agency policy. Individual abuse will be explained, including the definition and categorization, as well as the direct care employee’s role in reporting, recognizing and reducing incidents of abuse.

Course Objectives: After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Define “unusual incident”.

·        Know the primary categories of unusual incidents

·        Understand that their primary responsibility is to protect health, safety and welfare of consumers

·        Indentify the various roles that are related to Incident Management

·        Develop a greater understanding of both Abuse and I-I Abuse

·        Know the reporting process, procedures and timeframes for incidents

·        Understand the Investigation process and their obligation to that process.

·        Understand the critical nature of confidentiality.

Incident Management Training

2:00pm to 3:00pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: This course covers the fundamentals of the HCSIS reporting investigation procedures outlined by DPQ regulations and agency policy. Individual abuse will be explained, including the definition and categorization, as well as the direct care employee’s role in reporting, recognizing and reducing incidents of abuse.

Course Objectives: After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Define “unusual incident”.

·        Know the primary categories of unusual incidents

·        Understand that their primary responsibility is to protect health, safety and welfare of consumers

·        Indentify the various roles that are related to Incident Management

·        Develop a greater understanding of both Abuse and I-I Abuse

·        Know the reporting process, procedures and timeframes for incidents

·        Understand the Investigation process and their obligation to that process.

·        Understand the critical nature of confidentiality.

9:30am - 4:30pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: This course discusses the use of ongoing methods of support that prevent or diminish a person’s challenging behaviors, through our understanding of the following. The course can be presented in either a four hour or a seven hour version.

·       Understand who the person is though our Person Directed Supports

·       Understand how a person can experience an improved quality of life through the Recovery Principles

·       Understand how we support a person through the integration of best practices,  a shared set of values, philosophies and technologies

·       Focus not on “fixing a person” but on building competencies, creating opportunities and offering choices that help each person live a fulfilling life

·       Provide viable alternatives and eliminates the need to rely on restrictive, aversive and coercive methods

9:30am - 4:30pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: This course discusses the use of ongoing methods of support that prevent or diminish a person’s challenging behaviors, through our understanding of the following. The course can be presented in either a four hour or a seven hour version.

·       Understand who the person is though our Person Directed Supports

·       Understand how a person can experience an improved quality of life through the Recovery Principles

·       Understand how we support a person through the integration of best practices,  a shared set of values, philosophies and technologies

·       Focus not on “fixing a person” but on building competencies, creating opportunities and offering choices that help each person live a fulfilling life

·       Provide viable alternatives and eliminates the need to rely on restrictive, aversive and coercive methods

Client Abuse and Neglect Training

9:30am to 11:30am @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

 Course Content: This course will engage participants in discussion of various abusive situations which could occur in their interactions with individuals with developmental disabilities. Participants will discuss how to recognize and eliminate client abuse and neglect.Course  Objectives: After the completion of this course: 

•         Participants will understand the Client Abuse Policy

•        Participants will identify the various abuse categories

•        Participants will recognize abusive situations/scenarios

•        Participants will identify ways to eliminate abuse

Client Abuse and Neglect Training

9:30am to 11:30am @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

 Course Content: This course will engage participants in discussion of various abusive situations which could occur in their interactions with individuals with developmental disabilities. Participants will discuss how to recognize and eliminate client abuse and neglect.Course  Objectives: After the completion of this course: 

•         Participants will understand the Client Abuse Policy

•        Participants will identify the various abuse categories

•        Participants will recognize abusive situations/scenarios

•        Participants will identify ways to eliminate abuse

Bill of Rights and Rights Limiting Procedures

12:00pm - 1:30pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: Participants will receive a historical overview of the evolution of the concepts of human rights and how our field of developmental disabilities has incorporated these into our services. This has often been a struggle and continues to be a critical obstacle in our ability to ensure quality services. This is a two hour courseCourse  Objectives: After the completion of this course:  

•        Participants will develop an understanding of individual’ bill of rights and how they apply to our Everyday Lives philosophies.

•        Participants will develop an understanding of rights limiting procedures and restrictive procedures and how they are to be implemented.

•        Participants will also consider their own experience with use of restrictive procedures and understand how to avoid the unauthorized use of such procedures.

Bill of Rights and Rights Limiting Procedures

12:00pm - 1:30pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: Participants will receive a historical overview of the evolution of the concepts of human rights and how our field of developmental disabilities has incorporated these into our services. This has often been a struggle and continues to be a critical obstacle in our ability to ensure quality services. This is a two hour course.

 Course  Objectives: After the completion of this course:  

•        Participants will develop an understanding of individual’ bill of rights and how they apply to our Everyday Lives philosophies.

•        Participants will develop an understanding of rights limiting procedures and restrictive procedures and how they are to be implemented.

•        Participants will also consider their own experience with use of restrictive procedures and understand how to avoid the unauthorized use of such procedures.

Restrictive Practices Training

1:30pm – 2:30pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

 Course Content: Participants will review restrictive procedures within the residential and in home setting Course Objectives: After completion of this course:

•        Participants will understand the Everyday Living Philosophy

•        Participants will be able to define Self  Determination

•        Participants will be able to define Freedom of Choice

•        Participants will understand how to support individuals using positive approaches

•        Participants understand Restrictive Procedure Planning,

•        Participants will understand the implications of restrictive practices

Restrictive Practices Training

1:30pm – 2:30pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

 Course Content: Participants will review restrictive procedures within the residential and in home setting Course Objectives: After completion of this course:

•        Participants will understand the Everyday Living Philosophy

•        Participants will be able to define Self  Determination

•        Participants will be able to define Freedom of Choice

•        Participants will understand how to support individuals using positive approaches

•        Participants understand Restrictive Procedure Planning,

•        Participants will understand the implications of restrictive practices

Individual Support Plan Training

2:30pm – 4:00pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course  Content: Participants will learn how to utilize the individuals support plan for understanding strengths and needs of consumers in residential and in home settings.

Course Objectives:  

·       Understand specific life domains

·       Understand Person Centered Planning

·       Goals and outcomes

·       Content review of Black File

·       Understand the staff role in ISP planning and development

Individual Support Plan Training

2:30pm – 4:00pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course  Content: Participants will learn how to utilize the individuals support plan for understanding strengths and needs of consumers in residential and in home settings.

Course Objectives:  

·       Understand specific life domains

·       Understand Person Centered Planning

·       Goals and outcomes

·       Content review of Black File

·       Understand the staff role in ISP planning and development

Understanding and Supporting a Person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 

9:00am – 12:00pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: The participants will gain an understanding of the complex nature of this disorder. We will discuss the bio/psycho/social aspects and impact of ASD which often present as what we describe as challenges. We will discuss how we can offer supports and accommodate each person’s unique presentation This is a three hour course.  

Course  Objectives:   

• To understand the nature of ASD
• To identify the special challenges and needs of people with ASD
• To suggest ways to develop Supports and Accommodations

Understanding and Supporting a Person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 

1:00pm – 4:00pm @ Foxpointe Centre - Please contact Denise Jones, jonesd@aadvantageinc.org, or by phone at 724.745.3010 if you would like to attend.

Course Content: The participants will gain an understanding of the complex nature of this disorder. We will discuss the bio/psycho/social aspects and impact of ASD which often present as what we describe as challenges. We will discuss how we can offer supports and accommodate each person’s unique presentation This is a three hour course.  

Course  Objectives:   

• To understand the nature of ASD
• To identify the special challenges and needs of people with ASD
• To suggest ways to develop Supports and Accommodations

Medications Administration for New Hires 

Course Content:  This two-day course teaches the basics of medication administration to lay personnel. The first day of the course will focus on medications administration theory as well as medications policies and procedures. The second day of the course will focus on medication administration technique including successful demonstration of two classroom medication passes.  Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Explain the five parts of the cycle of medication administration

·        Define and describe the different categories of medications

·        Explain the effects of medication including desired effect, no apparent effect, and unwanted effects

·        Describe your responsibilities of observation including the differences between subjective and objective information

·        Describe your responsibilities of reporting including immediate, certain-time, and routine reporting

·        Explain why standard precautions are necessary in med administration

·        List the five rights of medications administration

·        List the series of checks that must be done to ensure a safe medication administration

·        Demonstrate knowledge of medications administration theory, documentation, and technique

·        Describe agency policies and procedures on med administration

·        Demonstrate a successful medications administration practicum following all the guidelines and procedures that you have been taught  (Must Attend both Days)

Medications Administration for New Hires 

Course Content:  This two-day course teaches the basics of medication administration to lay personnel. The first day of the course will focus on medications administration theory as well as medications policies and procedures. The second day of the course will focus on medication administration technique including successful demonstration of two classroom medication passes.  Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Explain the five parts of the cycle of medication administration

·        Define and describe the different categories of medications

·        Explain the effects of medication including desired effect, no apparent effect, and unwanted effects

·        Describe your responsibilities of observation including the differences between subjective and objective information

·        Describe your responsibilities of reporting including immediate, certain-time, and routine reporting

·        Explain why standard precautions are necessary in med administration

·        List the five rights of medications administration

·        List the series of checks that must be done to ensure a safe medication administration

·        Demonstrate knowledge of medications administration theory, documentation, and technique

·        Describe agency policies and procedures on med administration

·        Demonstrate a successful medications administration practicum following all the guidelines and procedures that you have been taught  (Must Attend both Days)

 Medications Administration for New Hires 

Course Content:  This two-day course teaches the basics of medication administration to lay personnel. The first day of the course will focus on medications administration theory as well as medications policies and procedures. The second day of the course will focus on medication administration technique including successful demonstration of two classroom medication passes.  

Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Explain the five parts of the cycle of medication administration 

·        Define and describe the different categories of medications

·        Explain the effects of medication including desired effect, no apparent effect, and unwanted effects

·        Describe your responsibilities of observation including the differences between subjective and objective information 

·        Describe your responsibilities of reporting including immediate, certain-time, and routine reporting

·        Explain why standard precautions are necessary in med administration

·        List the five rights of medications administration

·        List the series of checks that must be done to ensure a safe medication administration

·        Demonstrate knowledge of medications administration theory, documentation, and technique

·        Describe agency policies and procedures on med administration

·        Demonstrate a successful medications administration practicum following all the guidelines and procedures that you have been taught  

(Must Attend both Days)

 Medications Administration for New Hires 

Course Content:  This two-day course teaches the basics of medication administration to lay personnel. The first day of the course will focus on medications administration theory as well as medications policies and procedures. The second day of the course will focus on medication administration technique including successful demonstration of two classroom medication passes.  

Course Objectives: After the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

·        Explain the five parts of the cycle of medication administration 

·        Define and describe the different categories of medications

·        Explain the effects of medication including desired effect, no apparent effect, and unwanted effects

·        Describe your responsibilities of observation including the differences between subjective and objective information 

·        Describe your responsibilities of reporting including immediate, certain-time, and routine reporting

·        Explain why standard precautions are necessary in med administration

·        List the five rights of medications administration

·        List the series of checks that must be done to ensure a safe medication administration

·        Demonstrate knowledge of medications administration theory, documentation, and technique

·        Describe agency policies and procedures on med administration

·        Demonstrate a successful medications administration practicum following all the guidelines and procedures that you have been taught  

(Must Attend both Days)

9:00am - 11:00am @ the Workshop Cafeteria

1:00pm - 3:00pm @ the Workshop Cafeteria