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MISSION OF AREA THIRTEEN

The mission of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Area 13 office, is to work cooperatively with individuals served, their families and community partners to ensure the individuals we serve receive quality services and that they are empowered to make their own life choices.

2009 CALENDAR DESCRIPTIONS

Registration: Please fill out the registration form completely or your registration will not be processed. A Confirmation notice will be sent to you within 72 hours of receipt of your request for training. You are requested to print and bring your confirmation notice to class to verify enrollment. If you do not receive a confirmation notice within 72 hours please call Karen Eramo @ (352) 330-2732. Due to limited space, registered participants will be the only ones admitted to a training sessions. Please register well ahead of time, as classes fill up months in advance. All classes are free of change and open to all APD Providers. Doors close fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled start time of training. Doors will be closed to all late attendees and will be marked as "no-show".

New Cancellation Policy: Providers, who register for training and do not attend or notify the Area 13 office of their cancellation no later than two days before the scheduled training by e-mail, will be subject to the following guidelines: If you fail to cancel your reservation or do not attend requested trainings three consecutive times, you will no longer be allowed to pre-register. You will be placed on a wait list and notified that space is available for you to attend one day prior to the scheduled training date. This policy is in response to Provider frustration that classes are full yet under attended. Thank you for your assistance as we strive to serve you better.

Location:All trainings will be held, unless otherwise indicated at:

Parking:Parking is permitted in the lot in front/side and back of the building

Certificates:will be given on date of training unless otherwise noted. For multiple day classes you must attend all scheduled classes to receive a certificate. Please ensure that your name and address are clearly noted on sign in sheet. You will need to keep your certificates and agenda as proof of attendance for your training record & Delmarva review. We do not replace lost certificates.

You must be on time and stay the duration of the training to receive your certificate.

New Providers Modules I

This course will provide training and materials on the application and certification process to become a waiver provider and an introduction to persons with developmental disabilities.

Four hours in-service credit will be earned. STOP: Prior to registration for New Provider Module 2 & 3 you must have submitted your application to the Area 13 Office for processing.

New Providers Modules II

STOP you can not take this course unless you have submitted your application to the enrollment specialist!

This course will provide training and materials on Bill of Rights, Core Assurances, Ethics in Human Services, Laws governing developmental disabilities in Florida, Monitoring of your business, and best business practices as waiver provider. Four hours in-service credit will be earned.

New Providers Modules III

STOP you can not take this course unless you have submitted your application to the enrollment specialist!

This course will provide training and materials on Providers Responsibilities, Support Coordinator Responsibilities, waiver handbooks, Service Authorization, Support Planning, Who has to have an Implementation Plan? Finally covered is Introduction to Quality Documentation and Introducing Delmarva consultation.

Four hours in-service credit will be earned.

** Choices and Rights

This course will provide training and materials on the history of the rights movement in Florida and recognizing the choices and rights afforded to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Four hours in-service credit will be earned. Class must be taken at office.

** Core Assurances and Policy Making

This course will provide training and materials on the Core Assurances and the provider's responsibilities for policy minimum standards. This course also covers HIPAA, practices and procedures, confidentiality is everyone's responsibility. What measures do you have in place to maintain information secure with in your organization?

Four hours in-service credit will be earned. Class must be taken at Area 13 office. 2

** Direct Care Core Competency Based Training

By completing the two courses (Introduction to Developmental Disabilities and Health & Safety), direct care staff will meet the core competency training requirement found in Section 2.1 (7) of the June 23, 2005 Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Coverage and Limitation Handbook. The specific requirement is: All direct service providers are required to complete training in the Department's Direct Care Core Competencies Training, or an equivalent curriculum approved by the Department within 90 days from the effective date of this rule. Said training may be completed using the Department's web-based instruction or classroom instruction. The provider shall maintain on file for review, adequate and complete documentation to verify its participation, and the participation of its employees, in the required training sessions.

This course can be taken on line through TCC, as a self-paced module or at the Area office.

Eight hours of in-service credit will be earned for this of training

** Zero Tolerance

The purpose of the Zero Tolerance course is to teach direct care providers, support coordinators, and any person providing care or support to an APD client on behalf of the Agency or its providers about abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons with developmental disabilities. It will provide information about how often these types of crimes happen and also describe how and why these crimes usually occur. This training will provide you with the tools to identify potentially dangerous situations and tell you how to report that information. Finally, this course will provide you with information about things you can do to help prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation from happening in the first place. Completion of this course will satisfy the new training requirements for all individuals providing services to APD clients under the Medicaid waiver program and to residents of APD-licensed residential facilities (as described in administrative rules 59G-8.200, F.A.C. and 65G-2, F.A.C.).

This course can only be taken on line through TCC or at the Area office. Providers can not train their own staff on this material.

Eight hours of in-service credit will be earned for this of training.

Web-based Training

Direct Care Core Competency & Zero Tolerance are Web-based Training available through APD's training website, which is a cooperative effort between APD and Tallahassee Community College (TCC). Please visit APD's Training Site at TCC and follow the instructions you find on the pages which follow. When you finish these courses you should print a transcript (which will show you have completed these two courses) and which APD's quality assurance reviewers (Delmarva) will accept as proof of completion. Attention: if you are fulfilling your training requirements on line please provide your transcripts to the Area Trainer for entry into Area 13's Training Data Base. ATTENTION: as of November 1, 2008 TCC charging 20.00 per on line course. Please make note of this policy change.

** HIPAA

All Medicaid providers, including their staff, contracted staff and volunteers, must comply with HIPAA privacy requirements. This is a web based training through Department of Children and Families web site at http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/training.shtml then scroll down and click on 2009 HIPAA Training. Review the training and print your certificate.

** Personal Outcome Measures Skill Building for Support Coordinators

The Council on Quality and Leadership in Support for People with Disabilities (The Council) has developed this five day Skill Building for Support Coordinators Training for the State of Florida. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce you to the process of interviewing people with disabilities using the Personal Outcome Measures (POM) instrument and then applying the results in planning for individuals. Be prepared to make a five day commitment.

Class must be taken at an APD Area office.

This Training Is Limited To 12 Participants Only.

It Is Mandatory That You Attend All Five Days In Tandem In Order To Be Certified (No Exceptions)

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** Personal Outcome Measures for Providers

The purpose of this training is to inform individuals about Personal Outcome Measures, how they are defined, the importance of the provider's role as a part of the circle of support and how to integrate outcomes into services and supports.

We Welcome Individuals With Disabilities, Their Families, And Providers Of Services, and ALL APD staff to attend.

This training does not meet the WSC requirements for the Personal Outcome Measures.

** Medication Administration

Medication administration training is required for all providers who assist with or administer medication. Please continue to check back for updated information on newly approved curriculum from Tallahassee. Call Karen Eramo (352) 330-2732 for statewide resources.

Aging with Developmental Disabilities -Women's Health Issues

This class covers menopause, osteoporosis, heart disease, thyroid disease, treatment of menopause, thyroid conditions and heart disease. 2 hour credit earned

Behavior Assistant Training

The following pre-service training is available in Area 13. Curriculum is based on Florida Administrative Code (FAC) and follows in accordance with 65B-4.029, FAC and developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Instruction is conducted by a Certified Behavior Analyst under Chapter 490 or 491, F.S., in accordance with 65B-4.039(10), FAC.

Training will include the following content areas:

• Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
• Providing Positive Consequences
• Data Collection and Charting

Please contact companies regarding the cost of training. Participants must attend all days completely and pass post tests to obtain training certificate. Special note: You must submit the certificate of completion and a written letter to inquire of adding Behavioral Assistant Services to your list of enrolled services.

• Best Behavior in Ocala
  (352) 694-7201
  Contact person: Jennifer Argus

• Deborah L. McCoy Behavior Analyst, Inc.
  (352) 330-0844
  Contact person: Deborah L. McCoy

Billing Training

This training is being provided by the Agency for Health Care Administration and new Florida Medicaid Fiscal Agent (EDS) to familiarize providers with the new billing system.

To register visit our website at apd.myflorida.com click on Provider, Scroll down to Provider Rates, Billing & Payments, Click on Provider Training for new EDS Web Portal Claim Submission and CMS 1500 Claim Form.

Updated information on training locations is available for review.

CPR, HIV (Blood Born Pathogens), First Aid and Infection Control Training

The following agencies are accepted as training resources. Training must be completed by a Certified Instructor and training obtained prior to rendering unsupervised direct care services. Local Hospitals, American Red Cross, Local Fire Departments and Certified RN.

Implementation Planning

This training is designed to assist with the Development, Implementation and Measurement of progress toward the defined goals of the individuals you serve. This course will assist you to understand the Support Plan process, Implementation Plans as part of the Person Centered Approach, timelines and components of an Implementation Plan. Four hours of in-service credit will be earned for this of training.

MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)

Definition, types, transmisison, diagnosis, the treatment, signs and symptoms, preventing -the spread, acquiring MRSA,housekeeping, laundry and hand washing in regards to MRSA. 2 hour credit earned

"Now You're In The Field"

Course Description: This class is intended for anyone who has already been enrolled to do Supported Employment services and has previously taken the pre-service class. Sometimes, after a job coach has been "in the field" for a period of time, he or she may have important questions. These questions are often related to how to do an assessment, how to properly job develop, what an employer wants and the best ways to support an individual once they begin working.

This class is specifically designed to allow extra time for questions.

The class will cover:

• Assessment
• Job Development
• How to prepare for an interview
• How to do a resumé
• How to do a resumé for someone who has never held a job
• The American With Disabilities Act
• The benefit of using the WOTC (the Work Opportunity Tax credit). This will not be covered extensively since a separate course is also offered exclusively for individuals interested in how to use the WOTC.

Residential Habilitation

Residential Habitation Modules 1, 2, & 3 are Area 13 Specific Training, out of Area providers are unable to attend these training classes. Residential Habitation Module 4 is by invitation only for new providers once your group home is operational. Modules must be taken in concession and will be considered voided if completed more than a year before the opening of your facility. It is strongly recommended you do not attend these modules until you have submitted your Provider application.

Residential Habitation Module 1

The course will review the process to become a Licensed Group/Foster Home Provider. The application process and requirements will be given. This training will include licensing requirements; Level 2 Background screening, F.A.C. 65-G, requirements and standards set under the Core Assurance procedures within the Group Home setting. The training is an overview of Resident Intake to Placement, Zoning & Expansion Requirements. Three hours of in-service credit will be earned for this of training. Class must be taken at Area 13 office.

Residential Habitation Module 2

The course will review Resident record requirements, checklist for admission to a Group Home, Bill of Rights, Support Plan example, IP information, Recoupment Guidelines, Medical & Dental Forms and Authorizations for Consent, Resident Inventory List, Financial Policy, Disaster Preparedness Planning, MARS, Monthly Group Home Monitoring Tool, Emergency Numbers, Fire Safety, F.A.C. 69-A-38, CHAMPS and Delmarva RH checklist. Three hours of in-service credit will be earned for this of training. Class must be taken at Area 13 office.

Residential Habitation Module 3

This course will provide Group Home owners with additional tools and other necessary documentation to hire and train staff. The training includes the Personnel Checklist, direct care staff requirements, HIPPA, RH/Staffing ratios, Recoupment/IP, Disciplinary Action, Room & Board & Incident Reporting. Three hours of in-service credit will be earned for this of training. Class must be taken at Area 13 office.

Residential Habitation Module 4

This is a required course and you will be sent an invitation when you have completed your license application, received your license and have resident's in your agencies. This course will provide an overview on training requirements, writing your agencies policy & procedures, background screening requirements, medication policy and reactive behavioral strategies.

Support Coordination

State Pre service for Waiver Support Coordinators is available from outside resources at a cost. Please call Karen Eramo at 352 330-2732 for list of certified trainers who meet the required 34 hours of State Pre-Service Training in order to become a Waiver Support Coordinator. This training must be taken prior to attending District Specific Training Modules.

District Specific Training for Waiver Support Coordinators includes Modules 1-6 offered at the Area 13 Program Office.

Security Awareness Training on line http:dcfstate.fl.us/sa

Supported Employment

Supported Employment coaches are required to attend 18 hours of Pre-Service training prior to assuming job responsibilities and eight hours of annual in-service training. Training must be provided by a Certified Trainer who's curriculum is approved by Tallahassee.

Pre-service Training is available at Area 13 Office at no charge. Training can also be obtained through state wide trainers Leslie Wilson or Dale Di Leo. Cost is incurred by the provider. If you chose to take pre-service training through an outside provider please call Cindy Drew (352) 330-2747 to confirm training is appropriate since names of training classes can be confusing.

Supported Living

Supported Living coaches are required to attend 18 hours of Pre-Service training prior to assuming job responsibilities, and eight hours of annual in-service training. Training is available at Area 13 Office. Participants must attend all days completely to receive certificates.

Waiver Support Coordinator Meetings

These meetings are designed to provide information and foster shared problem-solving with Waiver Coordinators. Please note: There are three types of meetings held – Independent Coordinators planning, Supervisors Meetings, and all support coordinators… All Coordinators are welcome to attend!

Check the calendar to ensure the correct location. For additional information, e-mail only: David_Hogg@apd.state.fl.us

Partners for Success

Joint Coordinators & Providers Meeting

These meetings are designed to provide information and foster shared problem-solving, and training with all who attend. These meetings will be held twice a year in June and December, from 8:30 AM to approximately 12:30 P.M. Please note: These meetings are generally held at the Wildwood Community Center.

Check the calendar to ensure the correct location. For additional information, e-mail only: Karen_Eramo@apd.state.fl.us

Supported Living Coaches Meetings

These meetings are designed to provide information and foster shared problem-solving with Supported Living Coaches. These meetings will be held the forth Thursday of each month, from 9:00 to approximately 12:00 A.M. Please note: These meetings are generally held at the Bellview sheriff sub station.

Check the calendar to ensure the correct location. For additional information, e-mail only Susan_Clark@apd.state.fl.us.

Supported Employment Coaches Meetings

These meetings are designed to provide information and foster shared problem-solving with Supported Employment Coaches. These meetings will be held the forth Thursday of each month, from 9:00 to approximately 12:00 A.M. Please note: These meetings are generally held at different locations check the calendar.

Check the calendar to ensure the correct location. For additional information, e-mail only Cindy_Drew@apd.state.fl.us.

Local Review Committee

Third Thursday of each month, the Local (Behavior Analysis) Review Committee meets to review individual behavior plans to ensure that the provision of behavior analysis services and the procedures used are humane, ethical and effective. Please note: These meetings are generally held at 1601 West Gulf Atlantic Hwy.

Check the calendar to ensure the correct room. If you are not a regular member of the committee, and desire to attend, please contact Judy Presley at Judy_Presley@apd.state.fl.us so we can ensure the confidentiality of all plans being presented.

Area 13 is pleased to announce Learn, Explore & Experience, Network, Strategize & Share (LENS)

A LENS is a channel through which something can be seen or understood; it is used to concentrate light on a subject. It brings things into focus.

The Council on Quality and Leadership in partnership with APD will facilitate an on–site workshop May 13, 14, and 15th. This is a unique opportunity to explore community resources and network with community leaders. You go out into your community and: Learn, Explore & Experience, Network, Strategize & Share. The end objective of this training will be to gather all local resources which will be used to produce an electronic resource book for consumers and the community at large. Initial emphasis will be on Sumter County; however, information gathering has already begun by the AQL Steering/Advisory Committee on all five counties for a complete electronic edition of resources for Area 13.

This is not a first come first serve registration. Due to the nature of this training, we are looking for all five counties to be represented by a variety of individuals. Participants to include but not limited to Wavier Support Coordinators, Providers, Consumers with Family Member or supports, Area agencies/non- profits, and members of the community.

Maximum participation will be capped at 32 participants. Pre-registration through the APD training email is necessary in order to be considered for selection. Final confirmation will be determined based on location and optimal group perspective. Participants need to be prepared to commit to the full 2.5 days in order to receive a training certificate for 20 hours. Area 13 Delmarva Reps will be promoting this valuable training to WSC's and other providers.

POM Training 5 days course for WSC's

The Council on Quality and Leadership in Support for People with Disabilities (The Council) has developed this five day Skill Building for Support Coordinators Training for the State of Florida. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce you to the process of interviewing people with disabilities using the Personal Outcome Measures (POM) instrument and then applying the results in planning for individuals. This training is mandatory for all support coordinators, and will include 2 team interviews. The interviews will be conducted in the community and at the convenience of the consumer. Participants should bring one consumer file with them after securing their release of confidential information. This training will include planning with personal outcomes and identifying outcomes for children and youth. Be prepared to make a five day commitment.

This Training is Limited to 12 Participants Only. It is Mandatory That You Attend All Five Days in Tandem In Order To Be Certified (No Exceptions)

Consumer Directed Care Plus

CDC+ Training; This is a certificate class for new consultants. This class is offered as a training course for Waiver Support Coordinators wishing to become a CDC consultant. It is Mandatory That You Attend Both Days in Tandem In Order To Be Certified (No Exceptions). Sixteen hours of in-service credit will be earned for this of training.

Basic Social Security

Your consumer, Sam or Sally is now working 35 hours a week and they have SSDI. Are you wondering how their new employment may impact Their Social Security Benefits? Do you find understanding Social Security benefits a little confusing? Ever wonder how Social Security Benefits impact on an individual going to work? Do you want to understand what a job coach should be doing once a person obtains a job? Want to understand what to do if the individual has a job and no job coach? Have you ever wondered how to protect an individual's Medicaid if they go to work? Do you want to know what to "watch out for" once an individual goes to work? Then, you may be interested in a four hour class offered to Waiver Support Coordinators, Supported Living Coaches & Supported Employment Specialist interested in learning the basics about SSI and SSDI benefits. This in not an advanced course but a "nuts and bolts" approach to how going to work can affect a persons benefits. The course will emphasize: The basics of SSI. The basics of SSDI including: Trial work Periods, The Extended Period of Eligibility, Grace months & Substantial Gainful Activity. Also included will be a look at: PASS Plans, Income Limits for the Medicaid Waiver, IRWES, Subsidies, The Ticket To Work, Student Earned Income Exclusion and Blind Work Expense.

Three hours of in-service credit will be earned for this of training.

Improved Documentation Practices For All Providers

Want to be able to write a professional progress note? Would you like to be able to polish your professional writing skills? The class will focus on key elements of writing and examine a rage of documentation from "excellent" to "unacceptable." Because participants will need to be seated at tables in order to write, the class size will be limited to 17. Four hours of in-service credit will be earned for this of training.

Supported Employment Documentation

Want to be able to write a professional progress note? Ever wonder what constitutes proper supported employment documentation? Would you like to be able to polish your professional writing skills? Then, you may want to consider taking Supported Employment Documentation. This class will focus exclusively on best practices as related to Supported Employment documentation. In order to give participants a chance to practice what they have learned, the class features a series of writing sessions. This is the sister class to Improved Documentation Practices For All Providers. Class size will be limited to 17.

Six hours of in-service credit will be earned for this of training.

Background Screening

Background screening is an important component in the delivery of services to people with developmental disabilities. In turn, Area 13 extends its effort in assuring providers are in compliance and understanding of this requirement. This training is recommended for all agencies and group home providers, in order to improve their knowledge and skills in this area. Training to include interpretation of charges and the exemption process.

Please print the FDLE Booklet for use in classroom instruction. Please bring the FDLE Booklet to class.

FDLE Handbook

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Want an extra way to help obtain jobs for individuals in a tough economy? Because economic times are hard, employers are sometimes reluctant to hire. However, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit can be a considerable help. If numbers aren't your strength, don't worry, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit actually isn't hard to understand or do. The instructor will explain everything and answer all your questions. Large corporations such as Publix and Winn Dixie automatically take advantage of the WOTC because they realize how important it is. The tax credit is not something you have to offer if your are a job coach but, as mentioned, in a difficult economy, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit can sway a potential employer towards hiring an individual with a disability when the employer might be hesitant.

Three hours of in-service credit will be earned for this of training.