Area 11 > Calendar Descriptions & Reminders
October – November – December 2009
GENERAL INFORMATION
Important Notice Regarding Registration
We no longer accept faxed registrations. All registrations are done online
Who Should Attend: This training schedule includes mandatory trainings & educational sessions relevant to professionals working in any capacity with persons with developmental disabilities
- All Service Providers
- APD Professional & New Staff
- Area Support Coordinators
- Prospective Providers
- Waiver Support Coordinators
Training Requirements: Requirements are dependent on the services you provide. Please check the APD website for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage & Limitations Handbook for your specific requirements before registering
Special Sessions: Throughout the year there will be special workshops & meetings for which you will receive separate notification
Registration: Advance registration is required. To reserve a seat, please use the online registration. You will receive a confirmation by email. If you do not receive a confirmation number you will not be considered registered and will not be accommodated in the session. Pre-registration for each session is 15 minutes before the class begins.
ALL ATTENDEES WHO ARRIVE 15 MINUTES LATE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ENTRY
Location: All training unless specified will be held at:
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
401 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33128
Meeting rooms are listed on the schedule for each session.
Parking: Limited paid parking available in the building garage (first level only). Around the building, call 1-866-990-PARK or visit website www.miamiparking.com to pay by credit card
Certification: In order to receive a certificate you must present your confirmation, sign the log & stay for the duration of the training
Reminders:
- If you are confirmed and unable to attend, please email your cancellation at least 72 hours before the session to geneveve_allen@apd.state.fl.us to avoid going on the 'no-show' list. Agencies or individuals who register and fail to attend 2 classes will be placed on the 'no-show' list and not allowed to register for any training on the next calendar
- You may not substitute anyone else to attend in your slot
- Please be on time and bring any necessary handbooks if listed under special remarks
- Certificates will be issued at the end of each class at the discretion of the Instructor after showing an understanding of the material and/ or passing a test by at least 80%
- Please keep track of any certificates issued to you, as we will not reproduce them
- No children are permitted at the training
Area 11 Course Descriptions
October – November – December 2009
| ABC – Allocation, Budget, & Contract Control System |
| Description: |
This training gives an overview of ABC system & how to correctly input provider and client data. Designed to familiarize participants with interpreting & maintaining accurate Cost Plan entries |
| Pre-requisites: |
Completion of District Specific Training |
| Who should attend: |
Support Coordinators & Program Staff responsible for client data entries |
| Special Comments: |
Download & bring a copy of the ABC Cost Plan & Development Guide book from the APD website.http://www.apd.myflordia.com |
| Hours: |
12 |
| Instructors: |
Maxine Johnson & Joy Joseph |
| A Team Approach to Supported Living |
| Description: |
This course provides technical assistance in the roles & responsibilities of Supported Living Coaches & WSC to better serve individuals in Supported Living arrangement |
| Pre-requisites: |
Potential or Providers of Supported Living consumer services |
| Who should attend: |
Supported Living Coaches, Waiver Support Coordinators and In-Home Support Service Providers |
| Hours: |
6 |
| Instructors: |
Migdalia Diaz-Prado, Maria Roqueta, and Marcie J. Brittain |
| Billing Issues |
| Description: |
This training provides an overview of the Service authorization process and problems that cause 299 errors when providers request payments |
| Pre-requisites: |
Certified Providers of APD consumers |
| Who should attend: |
Certified Providers |
| Hours: |
2 |
| Instructors: |
Joy Joseph |
| Core Competency - 2 Days |
| Description: |
An introduction to APD and Health & Safety concerns for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities |
| Pre-requisites: |
All direct care staff providing services for individuals with developmental Disabilities |
| Who should attend: |
Support Coordinators & Program Staff responsible for client data entries |
| Special Comments: |
Download & bring a copy of the Introduction to Developmental Disabilities & Health & Safety Participant's Guide from the APD website.http://www.apd.myflordia.com |
| Hours: |
12 |
| Instructors: |
Marcie J. Brittain & Maxine Johnson |
| Group Home (GH) Operator Training |
| Description: |
This seminar designed for new & existing GH providers will cover policies and procedures for efficiently operating a GH with a variety of different consumers. Potentially difficult situations are explored including operational, behavioral, legal, and programmatic challenges |
| Pre-requisites: |
Employment at a GH providing service to APD consumers |
| Who should attend: |
Current licensed GH Managers/Operators & Waiver Support Coordinators |
| Hours: |
6 |
| Instructors: |
Kirk Ryon & Marcie J. Brittain |
| Incident Reporting (IR) |
| Description: |
Training will review APD's procedure for incident reporting; distinguishes between critical & reportable incidents and their time frames; & how to complete an IR |
| Pre-requisites: |
Employment with an agency providing service to APD consumers |
| Who should attend: |
All Providers |
| Hours: |
2 |
| Instructors: |
Marcie J. Brittain & Maxine Johnson |
| New Provider Orientation |
| Description: |
Provides an overview of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities; provider qualifications & reviews the application process on how to become a provider |
| Pre-requisites: |
None |
| Who should attend: |
All Prospective Providers |
| Special Comments: |
Registration contact Geneveve Allen |
| Hours: |
5 |
| Instructors: |
Marcie J. Brittain, Maxine Johnson, & Austin Dean |
| New Staff Orientation |
| Description: |
This session outlines the applicable Agency's policies & procedures. Provides a broad overview of the program; its consumers, the eligibility and area processes |
| Pre-requisites: |
APD staff employed within the last 6 months |
| Who should attend: |
APD employees only |
| Hours: |
2 |
| Instructors: |
Maxine Johnson |
| Personal Outcomes Measures (POMS) 1 Day |
| Description: |
Overview of Personal Outcome Measures |
| Pre-requisites: |
Certified Providers |
| Who should attend: |
Providers other than Waiver Support Coordinators |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Instructors: |
Marcie J. Brittain & Maxine Johnson |
| Reactive Strategies |
| Description: |
A review of the state guidelines on reactive Strategies & how to complete the applicable monthly records |
| Pre-requisites: |
Group Home Providers, ADT Providers, Behavior Analysts |
| Who should attend: |
Group Home and ADT staff, Behavior Analysts |
| Hours: |
2 |
| Instructors: |
Michael Wesolowski & Enrique Molina |
| Skill Building for Support Coordinators (POMS) 5-Days |
| Description: |
Details the application of the Council's personal outcomes for conducting assessments & enhancement of quality and service consistency |
| Pre-requisites: |
Pre-service Training & District Specific |
| Who should attend: |
New Support Coordinators & APD staff |
| Hours: |
5 Days |
| Instructors: |
Marcie J. Brittain & Maxine Johnson |
| Supported Living Training |
| Description: |
Designed to provide tools & processes to support individuals in community living. Meets APDs requirements for certification to become a Supported Living Coach |
| Pre-requisites: |
Credentials reviewed by APD & recommend by Supported Living Manager. Complete New Provider Orientation (NPO). Fax resume and a copy of the NPO certificate to Fanny Diaz at (305)349-1479 for APD's review and approval to register for Supported Living Coach Training |
| Who should attend: |
Prospective Providers & Waiver Support Coordinators |
| Hours: |
18 |
| Instructors: |
Migdalia Diaz-Prado, Maria Roqueta, & Marcie J. Brittain |
| Understanding the Handbook & Core Assurances |
| Description: |
Provides an overview of program requirements, trainings, policies & procedures and self-assessment surveys. Reviews the organization & requirements of Medicaid Waiver Coverage & Limitations Handbook |
| Pre-requisites: |
Completed certification of enrollment as a provider |
| Who should attend: |
Certified Providers |
| Special Comments: |
Download & bring a copy of the Medicaid Waiver Coverage & Limitations Handbook from the APD website. http://www.apd.myflorida.com |
| Hours: |
3.5 |
| Instructors: |
Marcie J. Brittain & Maxine Johnson |
| Zero Tolerance |
| Description: |
Increase knowledge & awareness of violence & abuse against Persons with Disabilities. Recognize signs and symptoms of sexual abuse within the disabled population |
| Pre-requisites: |
Employment with an agency providing service to APD consumers |
| Who should attend: |
All Providers |
| Special Comments: |
Download & bring a copy of the Zero Tolerance Participant's Guide Handbook from the APD website. http://www.apd.myflorida.com |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Instructors: |
Marcie J. Brittain , Maxine Johnson, &
Sharon Powell |
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