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CPR AED and First Aid for all ages. This class is an online course, its a recorded class you can watch when you're ready. The skills are required in person at one of our 8 locations. You have 90 days to complete the skills training in person after completing the online course. Please go to AP.training to enroll in of the CPR AED and first aid skills test out. Once you purchase the online course on the AP.training website, you will receive an email with in 24 hours from HSI (Health and Safety Institute) these emails may go to your junk and spam folder. The email with the course link DOES NOT come from APT, and you can not access it from the APT website. The online course MUST be completed prior to the skills test out, we can not test you out unless the online portions is complete.

CPR AED for all ages. This class is an online course. This means the course is online, its a recorded class you can watch when you are ready. The skills are required in person at one of our 8 locations. You have 90 days to complete the skills training in person after completing the online course. Please go to AP.training to enroll in of of the CPR AED and First Aid skills test out. You will only be required to test out in CPR AED not basic first aid. Once you purchase the online course on the AP.training website, you will receive an email with in 24 hours from HSI (Health and Safety Institute) these email may go to your junk or spam fold. The email with your course link DOES NOT come APT, and you can not access it from our website. The online course MUST be completed prior to the skills test out, we can not test you out unless the online portion is complete.

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.  

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.

This in person written exam and skills must be completed only after online modules for DCW Fundamentals, DD, or Aging/PD are completed.

This in person written exam and skills must be completed only after online modules for DCW Fundamentals, DD, or Aging/PD are completed.

This in person written exam and skills must be completed only after online modules for DCW Fundamentals, DD, or Aging/PD are completed.

This course will prepare an instructor to teach the Direct Care Worker curriculum. In this Train the Trainer course, you will learn how to properly manage DCW related documents, deliver the curriculum, and how to properly test out students on physical skills. The potential instructor will test out on the written and physical skills test. This course is required for those instructors who desire to teach the AHCCCS approved curriculum for the Arizona Direct Care Worker program.

APT provides professional instruction in caregiving by state-approved instructors who provide up-to-date information, skills testing, and guidance for you to become a Direct Care Worker (DCW), as envisioned by the State of Arizona (azahcccs.gov and azdirectcare.org). All students earning a Direct Care Worker (DCW) certificate will be recognized by any caregiver employer in the state of Arizona.  APT adheres to the Principles of Caregiving (azdirectcare.org) as the core of its Direct Care Worker (DCW) classes. DCW Aging and Physical Disabilities TopicsMajor Organ System Behavioral and Emotional Conditions Personal CareTransfers and PositioningActivity PlanningDementia-specific Care Grief and End of LifeBasic Caregiver Skills 

APT provides professional instruction in caregiving by state-approved instructors who provide up-to-date information, skills testing, and guidance for you to become a Direct Care Worker (DCW), as envisioned by the State of Arizona (azahcccs.gov and azdirectcare.org). All students earning a Direct Care Worker (DCW) certificate will be recognized by any caregiver employer in the state of Arizona.  APT adheres to the Principles of Caregiving (azdirectcare.org) as the core of its Direct Care Worker (DCW) classes.DCW Developmental Disabilities Topics:Introduction to and Role of the Division of Developmental DisabilitiesSupport Planning, Abuse and NeglectIncident ReportingActivities of Daily LivingPositive Behavior Support

APT provides professional instruction in caregiving by state-approved instructors who provide up-to-date information, skills testing, and guidance for you to become a Direct Care Worker (DCW), as envisioned by the State of Arizona (azahcccs.gov and azdirectcare.org). All students earning a Direct Care Worker (DCW) certificate will be recognized by any caregiver employer in the state of Arizona.  APT adheres to the Principles of Caregiving (azdirectcare.org) as the core of its Direct Care Worker (DCW) classes.DCW Fundamentals of Caregiving Topics:Overview • Legal and Ethical Issues • Communication • Cultural Competency • Job Management Skills • Observing, Reporting and Documenting • Infection Control (Air- and Blood-Borne Pathogens / Universal Precautions) • Nutrition and Food Preparation • Fire, Safety, and Emergency Procedures • Home Environment Maintenance