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: 613
• 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: 7
• 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: 959
• 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: 801
• Available Modules: 1

$10.00 Basic Technology (.5 CEU-.5 hours)

In this course, you will learn about internet browsers, word documents vs. PDF’s, how to save, print, and email a document, opening an attachment, how to take a screenshot, and how to convert a jpeg picture to PDF.  In addition, you will learn how to email a picture from your phone, how to add an application or app to your phone, and how to videoconference using FaceTime or Zoom.  This course comes with a printable, step by step manual.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 9
• Available Modules: 1

$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: 514
• 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: 820
• Available Modules: 3

$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: 972
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Choking Prevention Awareness (.5 CEU - .5 Hour)

In this class, you will receive general information and resources regarding choking risk awareness and prevention. This course meets the Arizona ADH requirements for Choking and Aspiration.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 74
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Client Fund Training (.5 CEU - .5 Hour)

Following this training, participants will have an understanding of accountability, responsibilities, documentation requirements, and record retention. This course meets the Arizona ADH requirements for Client Fund Training.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 11
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Compassion Fatigue: 1.5 CEUs (1.5 hours)

Most healthcare and human services workers dealing with the effects of Compassion Fatigue usually resort to doing what they’ve always done: Work harder and give more until they are completely tapped out.

Compassion Fatigue is not just a “fluffy” term for burnout. It depletes not just your mind and your body, but the very core of who you are as a human being-your emotions, your soul. Oftentimes taking the form of disdain for the frailty of humanity, this psychological foe can lead a person, who at one time entered the field of healthcare out of compassion, to walk away cynical and jaded.  Whether you’re caring for a friend or family member with a terminal illness or you’re a trained medical professional, compassion fatigue is one of the deadliest adversaries any healthcare personnel can face.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 219
• 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: 749
• 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: 425
• 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: 5957
• 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: 148
• 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: 3304
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Cuidado Personal 1 CEU - (1 hour)

Brindar atención a otra persona es una de las cosas más gratificantes que puede hacer. Se necesita conocimiento, empatía, compasión, fuerza y ​​mucho más. En esta capacitación, le mostraremos las formas adecuadas de brindar atención personal y cómo brindar atención con dignidad y respeto. Los temas incluyen: comunicación, control de infecciones, código de conducta del cuidador, elección personal, anatomía de la piel, cuidado bucal, baños y más.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 56
• 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: 760
• 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: 502
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Depresión: Levantando el velo 1.5 CEU - (1.5 hours)

Todos tenemos puntos altos y puntos bajos a lo largo de nuestra vida. Es una parte normal de la vida. La mayoría de nosotros podemos identificarnos cuando alguien que conocemos pasa por un período de inactividad después de experimentar algún tipo de pérdida u otro evento angustioso. Incluso cuando personalmente tenemos que pasar por una ola ocasional de tristeza, generalmente no entramos en pánico porque sabemos que con el tiempo, tal vez en cuestión de horas o días, los sentimientos de tristeza se desvanecerán gradualmente. Cuando los sentimientos de tristeza y desesperanza no desaparecen, esto podría ser un indicador de un trastorno depresivo. La depresión no es un defecto de carácter ni una debilidad personal. La depresión es una condición compleja con una serie de aspectos emocionales, cognitivos, físicos y conductuales.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 36
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Depression: Lifting the Veil 1 CEU (1 hour)

We all face ups and downs from time to time. It’s a normal part of life. Most of us can relate when someone we know goes through a down period after experiencing some type of loss or other distressing event. Even when we personally have to ride out an occasional wave of sadness, we usually don’t panic because we know that in time-maybe in just a matter of hours or days, we’ll bounce back and the sad feelings will gradually fade. When feelings of sadness and hopelessness don’t fade, this could be indicative of a depressive disorder. Depression isn’t a character defect or personal weakness. Depression is a complex condition with a number of emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral aspects.  This course will help you develop and utilize strategies, tools, and resources to help those suffering from depression.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 230
• 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: 1023
• 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: 969
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Emotional Intelligence for the Caregiver (1.5 CEU- 1.5 hours)

This course is designed to give you a general understanding of emotional intelligence and how it applies to caregiving. By the end of this course, you will be able to: define emotional intelligence, explain why emotional intelligence is an important skill, describe how emotional intelligence affects you (as a caregiver) as well as your clients, and identify ways in which you can work to improve your emotional intelligence skills.

• Instructor: Stephanie Brown
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 132
• 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: 144
• 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: 92
• 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: 145
• 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: 38
• 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: 79
• 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: 125
• 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: 79
• 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: 124
• 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: 173
• 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: 116
• 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: 86
• 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: 117
• 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: 536
• 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: 58
• 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: 119
• 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: 131
• 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: 83
• 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: 129
• 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: 88
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Fatiga por Compasión – (1.5 CEU - 1.5 hours)

La mayoría de los trabajadores de servicios de salud y humanos que enfrentan los efectos de la fatiga por compasión generalmente recurren a hacer lo que siempre han hecho: trabajar más duro y dar más hasta que se agotan por completo. La fatiga por compasión no es solo un término “esponjoso” para referirse al agotamiento. Agota no solo tu mente y tu cuerpo, sino también la esencia misma de lo que eres como ser humano: tus emociones, tu alma. A menudo, tomando la forma de desdén por la fragilidad de la humanidad, este enemigo psicológico puede llevar a una persona, que en algún momento ingresó al campo de la atención médica por compasión, a alejarse cínica y hastiada. Ya sea que esté cuidando a un amigo o familiar con una enfermedad terminal o sea un profesional médico capacitado, la fatiga por compasión es uno de los adversarios más letales que puede enfrentar el personal de atención médica.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 26
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Grief and Loss (1.5 CEU - 1.5 Hour Course)

One of the things that binds all humans together is the experience of both joy and sorrow in life. This is especially evident when working in the healthcare and human services field. In our profession, it is important and essential to understand the process of grief not only for others, but ourselves.

It’s not as easy to provide excellent care in the bad times as it is in the good; but since grief and loss are part of the human condition, we need to be prepared to support our clients and their loved ones in times of grief, and also be able to manage our own emotions as we deal with people who are enduring sadness and loss.

This course will familiarize you with the typical signs and patterns of grief and how to recognize them in others, give you strategies for helping clients face difficult times, and enable you to develop your own emotional management and coping strategies as a healthcare or human services worker. At the end of this course you will be filled with hope and gain a new understanding of grief and loss.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 102
• 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: 2774
• 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: 854
• 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: 499
• 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: 1597
• Available Modules: 5

$20.00 HIPAA Matters (1 Hour- 1 CEU)

Upon completion of this course you will be able to understand the origins of HIPAA legislation, define “Personal Health Information” as HIPAA states it, understand what type of information is protected under HIPAA, understand penalties and consequences of failure to follow HIPAA guidelines, and know what you (as a health and human services worker) must do to protect people’s privacy.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 206
• 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: 562
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Inteligencia Emocional para el cuidador (1. 5 CEU - 1.5 hours)

este curso está diseñado para brindarle una comprensión general de la inteligencia emocional y cómo se aplica a la prestación de cuidados. Al final de este curso, usted podrá: definir la inteligencia emocional, explicar por qué la inteligencia emocional es una habilidad importante, describir cómo la inteligencia emocional lo afecta a usted (como cuidador) y a sus clientes, e identificar las formas en que puede trabajar para mejorar sus habilidades de inteligencia emocional.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 28
• 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: 1061
• Available Modules: 1

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

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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: 362
• Available Modules: 1

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

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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: 215
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Introduction to the Four Developmental Disabilities (.5 CEU - .5 Hour)

This course introduces participants to the four division-eligible developmental disabilities including Autism/Autism spectrum disorder, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disabilities, and "At Risk" categories. This course meets the Arizona ADH requirements for Intro to the Four Developmental Disabilities.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 31
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Mastering Effective Communication (1 hour – 1 CEU)

The need to communicate with our fellow human beings is necessary.  But good communication can be tricky. Communicating well involves understanding the fundamental skills of effective communication and some practice.  Effective communication in healthcare and human services settings increases client satisfaction, client safety, team satisfaction and lowers malpractice risk. In this course, Danny Silk, MSW will teach you how to be an effective communicator and encourage you to think of communication as more than an attempt to be right or in control. When we seek to understand, we change the dynamic from fear and anxiety to connection and unity.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 197
• Available Modules: 1

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

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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: 303
• Available Modules: 1

$35.00 Online Article 9

Article 9 Course Description

Arizona Administrative Code r6-6-901, commonly known as Article 9, is an Arizona law. This law relates to how the Divisions of Developmental Disabilities will proactively and positively support people's positive and adaptive behavior. This course includes a clear definition of techniques that are prohibited from use at any time, techniques that require a division approved behavior plan and/or techniques that require no prior approval.

Course taught by a certified Article 9 Instructor.

Duration - Approximately 3 Hours 

This certificate is valid for 3 years.

Course Content for Article 9:
Historical Information, Confidentiality, Positive Behavior Supports, Respect, Dignity, and Positive Interactions with Members, Consent, Client Rights, Abuse and Neglect, Proactive Strategies, PRC/HRC Behavior Building Plans, Prohibitions, Emergency Measures, Reporting, Sanctions

You will receive an email with a link to the course. If you don't see an email in your inbox, please check your spam folder. 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 158
• 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: 49
• 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: 327
• 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: 966
• 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: 186
• 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: 208
• Available Modules: 3

$20.00 Personal Care (1 CEU - 1 hour course)

Providing care for another individual is one of the most rewarding things you can do.  It takes knowledge, empathy, compassion, strength, and much more.  In this training, we will show you the proper ways to provide personal care and how to provide care with dignity and respect.  Topics include: communication, infection control, caregiver code of conduct, personal choice, skin anatomy, oral care, bathing and more.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 184
• Available Modules: 1

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

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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: 697
• 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: 12
• 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: 222
• Available Modules: 2

$20.00 Safe Positioning and Transfers (.5 CEU- 1/2 hour)

Did you know that a large percentage of workers in the health and human services industry suffer from back pain?  Lifting, transferring, and bending over can lead to injuries of the back, shoulder, and neck.  In this course, you will learn safe and effective principles of body mechanics, client handling, positioning and transfers. 

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 39
• Available Modules: 1

$20.00 Skill Building and the Planning Process (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: 165
• Available Modules: 1

$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: 431
• 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: 327
• Available Modules: 5

$20.00 The Essentials of Effective Teamwork (1 CEU-1 Hour Course)

In this course, you will learn that strong and effective teams are built on the foundational core value of trust. Effective teams also must understand and abide by the principles and elements of confrontation, commitment, accountability and results-orientation.  An urgent need exists for high-functioning teams. An effective and high-performing team is critical in developing workplace settings that are patient-centered, coordinated, and cost-effective. Effective teams result in improvements in the quality of care provided and health outcomes.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 100
• Available Modules: 1

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

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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: 302
• Available Modules: 1

$10.00 Traslados y Posicionamiento Seguros .5 CEU (.5 Hour)

¿Sabías que un gran porcentaje de trabajadores de la industria de servicios humanos y de salud sufren de dolor de espalda? Levantar, trasladar e inclinarse puede provocar lesiones en la espalda, los hombros y en el cuello. En este curso, aprenderá principios seguros y efectivos de mecánica corporal, manejo del cliente, posicionamiento y transferencias.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 23
• Available Modules: 1

$45.00 Trauma Informed Care Series (3 CEUs- 3 hours)

This series of courses will explore the topic of emotional and psychological trauma and how to provide caring, compassionate, and empathetic services that are trauma informed.  Traumatic experiences can impact and alter an individual’s perception of themselves, their world, and the people around them.  It can disrupt the victim’s biological, cognitive, and emotional functioning as well as their identity, relationships, and social interactions.  In this course, you will learn about several principles and tenets of Trauma Informed Care.  You will be challenged and inspired to provide the best care possible to those who have been affected by the ravages of traumatic experiences.

This course is approved by the following governing boards & organizations:

• CA Board of Registered Nursing: CA Provider # CEP 15849
• District of Columbia Board of Nursing: CE Provider #50-14108
• California Board of Vocational Nursing Provider # V10810
• Psychiatric Technicians Provider # V10806

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 67
• 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: 31
• 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: 622
• Available Modules: 5

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

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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: 356
• Available Modules: 1

$5.00 Understanding Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) .5 CEU

This course will provide you important information about the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system.  Topics include: What is EVV?, benefits of an EVV system, technology needed to utilize EVV, frequently asked questions, and the scheduling feature of EVV.

• Instructor: Alison Pattison
• Complexity: Beginner
• Enrolled Students: 57
• 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: 515
• 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: 396
• Available Modules: 1