Program Overview
This comprehensive online training package is for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
This package includes nine courses:
- Aging and Special Needs of the Elderly for DSP's
- Communicable Diseases: Identification, Treatment and Prevention
- Communication Skills for DSP's
- Fundamental Rights for DSP's in Maryland
- General Characteristics: An Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
- Individual Planning for DSP's (IDOOPI)
- Principles of Behavior Change for DSP's
- Promoting Community Integration and Inclusion for DSP's
- Supporting Individuals and Families in Making Choices for DSP's
Program Benefits
- Documentation of completion for regulatory compliance
- 24/7 access to accommodate DSP schedules
- Progress tracking for supervisors and quality assurance
- Standardized training aligned with Maryland state standards and regulations
