APT Classroom and Online courses

$20.00 Understanding Alzheimer's (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This course focuses on understanding the stages of Alzheimer’s disease.  Participants will learn positive communication techniques that allow caregivers to respond with more flexibility and consideration. Other topics include information on meeting the personal care and emotional needs of members.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 462
• Available Modules: 4

$20.00 Absolute HCBS Cultural Competency (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)
Only agencies can sign up a provider for this course

This course focuses on understanding cultural diversity and how it impacts a caregiver’s interactions with members. Participants will learn about the benefits of diversity, barriers to diversity, as well as tips for adapting to cultural differences.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 4
• Available Modules: 1

$15.00 Abuse and Neglect(1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This course will provide information about abuse and neglect including: reporting abuse and neglect, definitions of abuse and neglect, physical, emotional, and environmental signs of abuse and neglect.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 559
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Allergens (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

Discover the differences between food allergies vs food intolerances along with how to avoid cross contact for those with food allergies. Learn more about common allergens, anaphylaxis, Epi-pen administration, and food preparation tips in order to avoid cross contact.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 540
• Available Modules: 1

$50.00 ATC Monitor Class (3 CEUs- 3 Hour Course)

This class is an overview of the DCW modules for Arion Care Solutions ATC monitors.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 64
• Available Modules: 11

$10.00 Bloodborne Pathogens (0.5 CEUs - 30 Min Course)

The Bloodborne Pathogens course includes information that will help students understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be reduced for themselves and others.  This class is perfect for any individual or employee who has a reasonable anticipation of contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials as a result of performing designated job duties.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 398
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Building Trust and Confidence in Caregiving (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This course is designed to provide caretakers with an understanding of how to develop a strong connection with a member using the skills of rapport development, trust building, effective communication and advocacy. Participants will also learn how to develop confidence in their role as a caregiver, how to evaluate and assess effective caregiving strategies as well as how to avoid caregiver burnout. 

This course is presented by Dr. Jennifer Bjerke .  Dr. Bjerke is a seasoned mental health professional who has been working in the field of counseling since 1999. She is a licensed professional counselor whose specialties include crisis and trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adolescent issues and family concerns. Jennifer is also a professor of counseling and an instructional mentor at Liberty University in their master’s program for Counselor Education and Supervision.  Her educational background includes an MA in Community Counseling from Eastern Michigan University and a Ph.D. in Counseling Studies from Capella University.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 542
• Available Modules: 3

$20.00 Caregiver Wellness (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This class teaches caregivers practical solutions for reducing stress and cultivating wellness. Topics include: Importance of maintaining wellness, acknowledging and defusing difficult emotions, and action plans for positive change.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 663
• Available Modules: 7

$20.00 Caring for Those with Anxiety (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This course is designed to provide caregivers with an understanding of how to effectively engage with members who experience anxiety. Topics covered include identifying the qualities, causes, and common struggles of anxiety as well as communication, calming and supportive techniques proven to be beneficial for helping others to reduce chronic anxiety.

This course is presented by Dr. Jennifer Bjerke. Dr. Bjerke is a seasoned mental health professional who has been working in the field of counseling since 1999. She is a licensed professional counselor whose specialties include crisis and trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adolescent issues and family concerns. Jennifer is also a professor of counseling and an instructional mentor at Liberty University in their master’s program for Counselor Education and Supervision.  Her educational background includes an MA in Community Counseling from Eastern Michigan University and a Ph.D. in Counseling Studies from Capella University.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 677
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Compassion Satisfaction (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

Compassion is in plentiful supply for social service servants, but what happens when these servants experience compassion fatigue?  This course will provide the ABCs of how social servants can combat compassion fatigue and increase their compassion satisfaction.  After all, the compassionate need compassion too!

Dr. Derrick Tennial (Ed.D) is an educator, entrepreneur, author, minister, and motivational speaker.  An educator with over 16 years of experience, Derrick has taught and served as an administrator in Memphis, Tennessee, and metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia.   In addition, he is a motivational speaker and workshop clinician who has presented throughout the United States on topics such as cultural diversity in education and HIV/AIDS and issues of identity and sexuality.  He has published four books and contributed to magazines, blogs, and other books.  

A proud uncle and godfather, Derrick enjoys spending time with family, reading, writing, traveling, and attending cultural events.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 521
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Conflict in the Workplace (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

NEW!

The Conflict in the Workplace course examines how conflict impacts the workplace each day. Throughout this course, workplace conflict is discussed. This course is designed to allow the participant to examine their conflict style in relationship to the conflict styles of their peers, leaders, and customers. At the end of this course, the participant will apply the information learned to a past or current workplace situation.

This course is presented by Dr. Lori Wieters, MBA, PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist.

Dr. Wieters has more than 15 years of training, leadership development, and organizational change expertise working in a variety of industries. As an I/O Psychologist, Dr. Wieters specializes in diagnosing human behaviors that are creating complexity in our current workplaces. Workplaces come in many varieties, in offices, homes, and on-the-go. Work is happening everywhere, hence,, the potential for human interaction, misunderstanding, andconflict is greater now than ever. Dr. Wieters provides a holistic approach to human performance in the workplace, wherever the workplace may be located. 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 305
• Available Modules: 1

$5.00 Coronavirus (COVID-19) for the Caregiver (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is closely monitoring the management of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus with the understanding that current quarantines are insufficient to stop the spread of the outbreak. This course will provide Direct Support Professionals with the knowledge to prevent, identify, and participate in the treatment of same.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 4243
• Available Modules: 1

$25.00 CPR A.E.D Blended

Blended means part of the class is online and part of the class is in person (the skills part).  This is only available in English at this time.  Skills are required in person for the blended class (for CPR & First Aid) You have 90 days to complete the skills training in person after completing the online class. We will offer skills twice a week at our training offices.  This is a walk-in format and you will need to come during the designated hours which are found on our website- www.ap.training.  We will provide individual test out with an instructor.  You will receive a link within 24 hours of registration to the online course.  This email will come from ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute) – not APT.  If you don’t an receive email, please check your spam.  You will need to bring documentation of completion for the online component before skills testing (this can be printed out or you can access it on your phone and show the instructor. 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 61
• Available Modules: 1

$50.00 CPR A.E.D. and First Aid Combo Blended

Blended means part of the class is online and part of the class is in person (the skills part).  This is only available in English at this time.  Skills are required in person for the blended class (for CPR & First aid).  We will offer skills twice a week at our training offices. You have 90 days to complete the skills training in person after completing the online class.  This is a walk-in format and you will need to come during the designated hours which are found on our website- www.ap.training.  We will provide individual test out with an instructor.  You will receive a link within 24 hours of registration to the online course.  This email will come from ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute) – not APT.  If you don’t receive an email, please check your spam.  You will need to bring documentation of completion for the online component before skills testing (this can be printed out or you can access it on your phone and show the instructor. 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 1240
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Cultural Competency (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

NEW!

This course focuses on understanding cultural diversity and how it impacts a caregiver’s interactions with members. Participants will learn about the benefits of diversity, barriers to diversity, as well as tips for adapting to cultural differences.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 538
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Dementia Specific Care (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

NEW! It is currently estimated that 47.5 million people worldwide live with dementia. As a caregiver, you will more than likely encounter dementia at some stage during your duties. This course will help you develop the physical and mental skills needed to provide care to members who have been diagnosed with mild, moderate, or even severe dementia.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 294
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Driver Safety (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This course will provide information about defensive driving techniques, how to manage distractions while driving, and other safe driving techniques.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 805
• Available Modules: 1

$10.00 Drivers Safety New (0.5 CEU - 30 Min Course)

This course will provide information about defensive driving techniques, how to manage distractions while driving, and other safe driving techniques.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 475
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Español Bienestar de los Cuidadores (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Caregiver Wellness)

Esta clase les enseña a los cuidadores soluciones prácticas para reducir el estrés y cultivar el bienestar. Los temas incluyen: Importancia de mantener el bienestar, reconocer y desactivar las emociones difíciles y planes de acción para un cambio positivo.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 103
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Español Competencia Cultural (1 CEU - 1 Hour Course)

(Cultural Competency) 
¡NUEVO! 


 Este curso se enfoca en comprender la diversidad cultural y cómo impacta las interacciones de un cuidador con los miembros. Los participantes aprenderán sobre los beneficios de la diversidad, las barreras a la diversidad, así como consejos para adaptarse a las diferencias culturales.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 58
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Español Duelo y Fin de la Vida (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Grief & end of life issues)

Esta clase proporciona una descripción general de los síntomas físicos, mentales y de comportamiento del duelo. Además, la clase incluye información sobre el proceso de muerte, cuidados paliativos, competencia cultural y estrategias de afrontamiento para enfrentar el dolor y la pérdida.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 110
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Español Emparejamiento y Control Instruccional (Curso ECA) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Pairing and Instructional Control)

Esta clase introductoria revisa cómo comenzar a trabajar con un nuevo cliente antes de trabajar en los objetivos del programa. El curso sirve como un repaso de cómo construir relaciones positivas, obtener control de la instrucción y evaluar las habilidades de asistencia de requisitos previos. Este curso es recomendado como un curso de educación continua de ECA.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 22
• Available Modules: 3

$20.00 Español Entendiendo Conductas (Curso ECA) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Understanding Behaviors)

Este curso de actualización incluye información relacionada con la comprensión de por qué ocurren los comportamientos y algunas estrategias breves cuando se trabaja a través de los comportamientos en el hogar. El curso revisa las funciones básicas de los comportamientos y cómo determinar qué está causando que ocurra un comportamiento. Este curso es recomendado como un curso de educación continua de ECA.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 52
• Available Modules: 5

$20.00 Español Entendiendo Diabetes (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Understanding Diabetes) 

Este curso ofrece una descripción general de los diferentes tipos de diabetes, las causas, los factores de riesgo y los tratamientos. También incluye información general sobre la insulina y cómo los proveedores pueden ayudar a los miembros a controlar su diabetes.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 99
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Español Estrategías de Enseñanza (Curso ECA) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Spanish Teaching Strategies ECA Course)

Este curso es una actualización de las estrategias de uso, como el encadenamiento, el modelado, las indicaciones y el desvanecimiento rápido. El curso proporcionará ejemplos de cómo usar las estrategias de enseñanza de manera efectiva, junto con discutir cuándo usar cada estrategia. El curso también revisa el mantenimiento y la generalización de las habilidades que se han aprendido. Este curso es recomendado como un curso de educación continua de ECA.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 51
• Available Modules: 5

$20.00 Español Habilidades de Comunicación 101 (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Spanish Communication Skills 101)

La comunicación es un proceso de crear una comprensión compartida. Este curso describe la importancia de la comunicación positiva y enseña métodos efectivos para crear una comunicación clara y respetuosa. Los temas incluyen: componentes de comunicación efectiva, estilos de comunicación y comunicación con personas con discapacidades.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 86
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Español Habilitacion 101 (ACS) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)
Only agencies can sign up a provider for this course

(Habilitation 101)

Este es un curso introductorio que revisa qué es la habilitación, quién califica para la habilitación, cómo comenzar a brindar servicios de habilitación a nuevos miembros y una introducción a la hoja de tiempo en línea y la entrada de datos. Este curso es para proveedores que implementarán servicios de habilitación con Arion Care Solutions, LLC.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 126
• Available Modules: 4

$20.00 Español Introducción a DDD (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Introduction to DDD)

Este curso brinda una introducción y una descripción general de los servicios y programas que DDD brinda a personas con discapacidades del desarrollo y sus familias. Los temas incluyen: misión de la División, servicios de DDD, programa de intervención temprana de Arizona, proveedores de servicios y el proceso de ISP.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 80
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Español Introducción al Autismo (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Into to Autism) 

Introducción al autismo cubre los conceptos básicos del trastorno del espectro autista (TEA). La clase discute quién es capaz de diagnosticar el autismo, cómo se diagnostica, el desarrollo típico del niño, los signos y las características del autismo y los tratamientos efectivos recomendados para las personas con autismo.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 62
• Available Modules: 3

$20.00 Español Patógenos Transmitidos por la Sangre (1 CEU- I Hour Course)

(Bloodborne Pathogens)
El curso Patógenos transmitidos por la sangre incluye información que ayudará a los estudiantes a comprender qué son los patógenos transmitidos por la sangre y cómo los riesgos de la exposición pueden reducirse para ellos y para los demás. Esta clase es perfecta para cualquier persona o empleado que tenga una anticipación razonable de contacto con sangre u otros materiales potencialmente infecciosos como resultado de la realización de tareas laborales designadas.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 84
• Available Modules: 1

$5.00 Espanol Prevencion de Covid-19 para el proveedor (1 CEU - 1 hour course)

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 403
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Español Refuerzos y Soportes Visuales (Curso ECA) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Reinforcements and Visual Supports)

En el curso, Refuerzos y horarios visuales, se proporcionará información relacionada con qué es el refuerzo, cómo usarlo, por qué usamos el refuerzo y qué debemos buscar para asegurarnos de que el refuerzo sea efectivo. El curso también revisa los conceptos básicos para usar horarios visuales y apoyos visuales cuando se trabaja con niños. Este curso es recomendado como un curso de educación continua de ECA.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 26
• Available Modules: 2

$20.00 Español Riesgos de Calor (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Heat Hazards)

Aprenda sobre los peligros del calor y cómo evitar una tragedia. En este curso, vamos a discutir el golpe de calor, agotamiento por calor, y calambres musculares. Además, aprenderá sobre el estrés por calor en los adultos 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 81
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Español Seguridad de los Conductores (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Driver Safety)

Este curso proporcionará información sobre técnicas de manejo defensivo, cómo manejar las distracciones mientras conduce y otras técnicas de manejo seguro.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 85
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Español Trabajar es Jugar y Jugar es Trabajar (Curso ECA) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Work is Play and Play is Work ECA Course)

Este curso es un refresco para repasar cómo usar las habilidades de juego para enseñar nuevas habilidades. Esta clase revisará los procedimientos motivacionales, la capacidad de respuesta, la autogestión y los procedimientos de autoiniciación. Este curso es recomendado para los proveedores que trabajan con clientes jóvenes en el programa de educación continua ECA.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 57
• Available Modules: 3

$20.00 Español Tratando con Gente Difícil (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

(Dealing with difficult people)

Este curso incluye estrategias, consejos y técnicas para la resolución de conflictos en el lugar de trabajo.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 91
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Español Uso y Administración de Autoinyectores de Epinefrina (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This course will teach you the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to care for a person having a severe allergic reaction, including how to administer epinephrine using an Epinephrine Auto-Injector.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 50
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Habilitation 101 (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)
Only agencies can sign up a provider for this course

This is an introductory course that reviews what habilitation is, who qualifies for habilitation, how to get started when providing habilitation services to new members, and an introduction to online timesheet and data entry.  

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 2213
• Available Modules: 4

$20.00 Habilitation 101 (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This class is for caregivers who are providing habilitation services. The course introduces the caregiver to the components of the ISP, self-determination, outcomes and teaching strategies, data collection, and monthly progress reports.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 553
• Available Modules: 4

$20.00 Habilitation 102 (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

Habilitation 102 is a follow up class to Introduction to Habilitation for caregivers providing habilitation services.  In this course, the caregiver will be introduced to more in depth teaching strategies such as prompting, prompt fading, shaping, chaining, and understanding components of behavior to promote independence and teach new skills. 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 305
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Habilitation 102 (ACS) (2 CEUs- 2 Hour Course)
Only agencies can sign up a provider for this course

Habilitation 102 is a follow up class to Introduction to Habilitation for caregivers providing habilitation services.  In this course, the caregiver will be introduced to more in depth teaching strategies such as prompting, prompt fading, shaping, chaining, and understanding components of behavior to promote independence and teach new skills. 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 1568
• Available Modules: 5

$20.00 HIPAA Compliance (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

In this course, we will discuss confidentiality and why is it important for quality care. We will also discuss HIPAA and its requirements.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 403
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Incident Reporting and Documentation (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This training provides an overview of incident reporting guidelines, requirements and the importance of documentation.  Participants will learn the basics about incident categories and levels.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 363
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Introduction to Autism(1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

Introduction to Autism covers the basics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The class discusses who is able to diagnose autism, how it is diagnosed, typical child development, signs and characteristics of autism and effective treatments recommended for individuals with autism.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 839
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Introduction to DDD (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

NEW!

This course is designed to give you a look at a few of the foundations of the Division of Developmental Disabilities, as well as an overview of each qualifying disability category.

At the end of this session, you will be able to:

•             Describe person centered approaches and social role valorization

•             Define and identify eligibility for DDD services

•             Discriminate between the 4 qualifying disability categories

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 230
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Introduction to Grief & Loss (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

NEW!

In "Introduction to Grief and Loss", students will hear compelling stories and case examples, gain insightful and practical information, understand strategic interventions for those grieving, and learn how to walk alongside those who are in deep mourning. As the grief process can come in relentless waves filled with various, intense emotions, this class will provide the necessary tools to help serve, support, and encourage those who are struggling.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 281
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Introduction to the ADA (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

NEW!

This course will help you become more familiar with ADA law so that you can help yourself, members, and your family ensure that they receive appropriate accommodations.  The course will cover the following topics: definition of ADA, what is covered by the ADA, and amendments and other miscellaneous pieces of the ADA.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 123
• Available Modules: 1

$10.00 Medication Basics (0.5 CEU - 30 Min Course)

NEW!!

This course discusses the rights of medication administration, how the provider can assist with medication administration and medication reminders. It also covers the following topics: oxygen therapy, colostomy care, g-tube feeding, and Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNR).

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 133
• Available Modules: 1

$75.00 Online DCW Aging & Physical Disabilities Part 1 Online Course Only (Part 2 Needed for Completion)
Only agencies can sign up a provider for this course

DCW: Aging and Physical Disabilities

DCW: Aging and Physical Disabilities

AHCCCS has instituted training and testing requirements for Direct Care Workers (DCW) who provide direct care services (Attendant Care, Personal Care and Homemaker) to Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) members residing in their own home.

Beginning October 1, 2012, all AHCCCS provider agencies of direct care services must utilize DCWs who have passed the required competency tests within 90 days of hire unless otherwise exempt from the training and testing requirements (e.g. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nurse Aide). The testing records are portable or transferable from one employer to another. DCWs do not have to pass the tests again unless they have experienced a lapse from working in the direct care field for a minimum of two years.

ALL CHAPTERS FOR MODULE TWO (Aging and Physical Disabilities) ARE REQUIRED BEFORE TAKING THE CHALLENGE TEST and meets the requirements for Level 2 DD.  In order to receive your certification of completion, you must also take and pass the written exam and skills.  

DCW Aging and Physical Disabilities Topics

• Major Organ System 
• Behavioral and Emotional Conditions 
• Personal Care
• Transfers and Positioning
• Activity Planning
• Dementia-specific Care
• Grief and End of Life
• Basic Caregiver Skills

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 8
• Available Modules: 1

$75.00 Online DCW Developmental Disabilities Part 1 Online Course Only (Part 2 Needed for Completion)
Only agencies can sign up a provider for this course

DCW: Developmental Disabilities (DD)

AHCCCS has instituted training and testing requirements for Direct Care Workers (DCW) who provide direct care services (Attendant Care, Personal Care and Homemaker) to Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) members residing in their own home.

Beginning October 1, 2012, all AHCCCS provider agencies of direct care services must utilize DCWs who have passed the required competency tests within 90 days of hire unless otherwise exempt from the training and testing requirements (e.g. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nurse Aide). The testing records are portable or transferable from one employer to another. DCWs do not have to pass the tests again unless they have experienced a lapse from working in the direct care field for a minimum of two years.

ALL CHAPTERS FOR MODULE TWO (Development Disabilities - DD) ARE REQUIRED BEFORE TAKING THE CHALLENGE TEST and meets the requirements for Level 2 DD.  In order to receive your certification of completion, you must also take and pass the written exam and skills. 

DCW Developmental Disabilities Topics:

• Introduction to and Role of the Division of Developmental Disabilities
• Support Planning, Abuse and Neglect
• Incident Reporting
• Activities of Daily Living
• Positive Behavior Support

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 93
• Available Modules: 1

$100.00 Online DCW Fundamentals Part 1 Online Course Only (Part 2 Needed for Completion)

AHCCCS has instituted training and testing requirements for Direct Care Workers (DCW) who provide direct care services (Attendant Care, Personal Care and Homemaker) to Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) members residing in their own home.

Beginning October 1, 2012, all AHCCCS provider agencies of direct care services must utilize DCWs who have passed the required competency tests within 90 days of hire unless otherwise exempt from the training and testing requirements (e.g. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nurse Aide). The testing records are portable or transferable from one employer to another. DCWs do not have to pass the tests again unless they have experienced a lapse from working in the direct care field for a minimum of two years.

ALL CHAPTERS FOR MODULE ONE (FUNDAMENTALS) ARE REQUIRED BEFORE TAKING THE CHALLENGE TEST and meets the requirements for Level 1 Fundamentals.  In order to receive your certification of completion, you must also take and pass the written exam and skills. 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 328
• Available Modules: 1

$25.00 Online First Aid Blended

Blended means part of the class is online and part of the class is in person (the skills part).  This is only available in English at this time.  Skills are required in person for the blended class (CPR & First Aid)  We will offer skills twice a week at our training offices.  This is a walk-in format and you will need to come during the designated hours which are found on our website- www.ap.training.  We will provide individual test out with an instructor.  You will receive a link within 24 hours of registration to the online course.  This email will come from ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute) – not APT.  If you don’t an receive email, please check your spam.  You will need to bring documentation of completion for the online component before skills testing (this can be printed out or you can access it on your phone and show the instructor. 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 89
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Pairing & Instructional Control (ECH Course) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This introductory class reviews how to begin working with a new member before working on program goals. The course serves as a refresher on how to build positive relationships, gain instructional control, and assess for pre-requisite attending skills. This course is recommended for providers working with members of all ages for continuing education.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 147
• Available Modules: 3

$20.00 Positive Behavior Support (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

NEW!

This course was designed to give you an overview of Positive Behavior Support that can be used with your members of any age or ability level.  The presenter is Dr. Lindsey Perez.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 470
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Pruebas de Verificación Integridad del Tratamiento

Este curso informa a los proveedores con una descripción general y una explicación del formulario de verificación de integridad del tratamiento utilizado con los proveedores que implementan los servicios de habilitación de la primera infancia. Este curso proporcionará explicaciones sobre qué es una verificación de Integridad de Tratamiento (TI), cómo se utiliza para aumentar el desempeño laboral, cómo se califican las verificaciones de Integridad de Tratamiento (TI) y qué pueden esperar los proveedores durante una verificación de Integridad de Tratamiento (TI). Este curso está diseñado específicamente para proveedores de ECA.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 3
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Reinforcement and Visual Supports (ECH Course) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

In the course, Reinforcement and Visual Supports, information will be given related to what reinforcement is, how to use it, why we use reinforcement, and what to look for in order to make sure reinforcement is effective.  The course also reviews the basics for using visual supports when working with children.  This course is recommended as an ECA continuing education course.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 133
• Available Modules: 2

$20.00 Skin Integrity (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This skin integrity course was designed for attendant care monitors. 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 314
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Teaching Strategies (ECH Course) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This course is a refresher for strategies to use such as chaining, shaping, prompting, and prompt fading.  The course will provide examples for how to use the teaching strategies effectively along with discussing when to use each strategy.  The course also reviews maintenance and generalization of skills that have been learned.  This course is recommended as an ECA continuing education course.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 222
• Available Modules: 5

$20.00 Teaching Techniques, Skill Building, and Data Collection (1.5 CEU- 1.5 Hour Course)

Participants will learn the philosophy of teaching/skill building as it applies to the individuals we support, the assessment process, and the parts of a skill plan.  Participants will learn how to create a task analysis to use on the job site as well as various teaching techniques and strategies.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 22
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 The Parent’s Perspective – Through the Eyes of a Parent (1 CEU-1 Hour Class)

NEW!

Follow the stories of five families and learn what they are looking for in a provider.  Learn about what it takes to be a caregiver, the importance of your position, the struggles and joys, and the steps you can take to be the best you can be.  You will also see what an opportunity you have to make a difference!

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 221
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Treatment Integrity (ECH Course) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)
Only agencies can sign up a provider for this course

This course informs providers with an overview and explanation of the Treatment Integrity Check form utilized with providers implementing Early Childhood Habilitation Services.  This course will provide explanations on what a Treatment Integrity (TI) check is, how it is utilized to increase job performance, how Treatment Integrity (TI) checks are scored, and what providers can expect during a Treatment Integrity (TI) check.  This course is specifically designed for ECA providers.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 19
• Available Modules: 5

$20.00 Understanding Behaviors (ECH Course) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This refresher course includes information related to understanding why behaviors occur and some brief strategies when working through behaviors in the home setting.  The course reviews the basic functions of behaviors and how to determine what is causing a behavior to occur.  This course is recommended as an ECA continuing education course.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 469
• Available Modules: 5

$20.00 Understanding Diabetes (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

NEW!

This course gives an overview of the different types of diabetes, the causes, risk factors, and treatments.  Also includes general information about insulin and how providers can help members manage their diabetes.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 238
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Work is Play and Play is Work (ECH Course) (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

This course is a refresher to review how to use play skills to teach new skills. This class will review motivational procedures, responsivity, self-management and self-initiation procedures. This course is recommended for providers working with younger members in the ECA program for continuing education.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 396
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Workplace Communication (1 CEU- 1 Hour Course)

The Workplace Communication course provides insight into how personal communication styles influence workplace effectiveness. Throughout this course, effective workplace communication is discussed.  This course is designed to allow the participants to examine their work place communication style and create a plan to increase their workplace effectiveness through enhancing their personal communication.

This course is presented by Dr. Lori Wieters, MBA, PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist.

Dr. Wieters has more than 15 years of training, leadership development, and organizational change expertise working in a variety of industries. As an I/O Psychologist, Dr. Wieters specializes in diagnosing human behaviors that are creating complexity in our current work places. Workplaces come in many varieties, in offices, homes, and on-the-go. Work is happening everywhere, hence,, the potential for human interaction, misunderstanding, and conflict is greater now than ever. Dr. Wieters provides a holistic approach to human performance in the workplace, wherever the workplace may be located. 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 288
• Available Modules: 1