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Universal
Precautions: NHO 101
Purpose
of Course:
To
train and provide individuals with an understanding of the intent of the
bloodborne pathogens regulation issued by the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA); how Bloodborne pathogens are spread; how
to help prevent exposure incidents by following work practice controls,
using engineering controls and personal protective equipment, practicing
good personal hygiene and properly cleaning and disinfecting equipment
and supplies; and to recognize, report and follow up on employee exposures
to infectious materials.
Target
Audience:
- Community Based
Residential Facilities (CBRF)
- Community Integrated
Living Arrangements (CILA)
- Developmental Training
Programs
- Transitional Independent
Living Skills Training Program
- Licensed Child
Placing Agency
- Wraparound Programs
- Community Support
Programs
- Supported Independent
Living
- Supported Home
Care Programs
- Medical Day Treatment
Programs
- Mental Outpatient
Health Clinics
- Foster Care Programs
- Healthcare Facilities
- Schools
Course
Length:
3
hours
Course
Components:
Lecture,
Skill Demonstration, Case Studies, Videos and Discussion.
Assessment
of Competency:
Activities,
Assignments, Competency Exams and Participation.
Successful
Completion:
3
hours of classroom attendance, score of 90% or higher on final competency
exams, completion of all assigned activities and active participation
in discussions.
Certification:
Upon
successful completion, all trainees will receive a certificate for NHO
101 Universal Precautions.
Objectives:
- Describe how infections
occur.
- Identify how bloodborne
pathogens are spread.
- Identify tasks
that have a potential for exposure to infectious materials.
- Recognize the importance
of hand washing and personal hygiene in reducing the risk of disease
transmission.
- Recognize the importance
of personal protective equipment and understand the types of equipment
available for use.
- Identify engineering
and work practice controls.
- Identify biohazard
signs and labels.
- Describe the emergency
procedures for exposure incidents involving potentially infectious materials.
American
Red Cross Standard First Aid, Adult and Child CPR: NHO 120
Purpose
of Course:
The
purpose of the Standard First Aid with CPR-Adult/Child course is to train
responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and
recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies
in adults/children. The course provides the responder with knowledge
and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize
pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical
care arrives.
Target
Audience:
- Community
Based Residential Facilities (CBRF)
- Community
Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA)
- Developmental
Training Programs
- Transitional
Independent Living Skills Training Program
- Licensed
Child Placing Agency
- Wraparound
Programs
- Community
Support Programs
- Supported
Independent Living
- Supported
Home Care Programs
- Medical
Day Treatment Programs
- Mental
Outpatient Health Clinics
- Foster
Care Programs
- Healthcare
Facilities
- Schools
Course
Length:
8
hours
Course
Components:
Lecture,
Skill Demonstration, Case Studies, Videos and Discussion.
Assessment
of Competency:
Activities,
Assignments, Competency Exams and Participation.
Successful
Completion:
8
hours of classroom attendance, score of 80% or higher on final competency
exams, completion of all assigned activities and active participation
in discussions.
Certification:
Upon
successful completion, all trainees will receive a certificate for NHO
120 Standard First Aid, Adult/Child CPR.
Resources:
First
Aid/CPR/AED for schools and the Community Participant's Manual Adult/Child
CPR/AED Skills Card First Aid Skills Card
Objectives:
- Recognize an emergency
situation.
- Identify how to
respond correctly to an emergency.
- Identify the purpose
of Good Samaritan Laws.
- Identify the difference
between consent and implied consent.
- Identify standard
precautions to reduce the risk of disease transmission during and after
giving care.
- Identify how to
check the scene for safety.
- Identify how to
check an injured person for consciousness.
- Identify when and
how to move an injured person from a dangerous scene.
- Identify when to
call and how to interact with the emergency medical services.
- Identify how to
prioritize care for life-threatening injuries or sudden illnesses.
- Identify how to
check a conscious person for life-threatening and non-life-threatening
conditions.
- Identify how to
check an unconscious person.
- Recognize the signals
and how to care for shock.
- Identify how to
clear the airway of a conscious choking adult/child.
- Recognize the signals
of a heart attack in an adult/child.
- Identify what care
to give to a person who is having a cardiac emergency.
- Identify the steps
for giving adult/child CPR.
- Identify the steps
for clearing the airway of a conscious and unconscious choking adult/
child.
- Recognize and care
for a victim of sudden illness.
- Recognize and care
for soft tissue injuries, including controlling bleeding.
- Recognize and care
for different types of burns.
- Recognize and care
for injuries to the muscles, bones, and joints.
- Recognize and care
for injuries to the head, neck and back.
- Recognize and care
for a victim of a heat-related emergency.
- Demonstrate how
to practice standard precautions to reduce the risk of disease transmission.
- Demonstrate how
to clear the airway of a conscious choking adult/child.
- Demonstrate how
to check an unconscious adult/child.
- Demonstrate how
to give CPR to an adult/child.
- Demonstrate how
to clear the airway of an unconscious choking adult/child.
- Demonstrate how
to control external bleeding.
- Demonstrate how
to immobilize muscle, bone and joint injuries.
Fire
Safety: NHO 150
Purpose
of Course:
This
course provides instruction in regards to fire prevention, response and
evacuation procedures. Information is presented on the types of
fire extinguishers and proper usage. An overview on the types of
alarms and emergency notification systems is discussed. A discussion
on fire drills and proper documentation is reviewed. In addition,
information is provided on the necessary components of a fire inspection
and maintaining client safety.
Target
Audience:
- Community
Based Residential Facilities (CBRF)
- Community
Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA)
- Developmental
Training Programs
- Transitional
Independent Living Skills Training Program
- Licensed
Child Placing Agency
- Wraparound
Programs
- Community
Support Programs
- Supported
Independent Living
- Supported
Home Care Programs
- Medical
Day Treatment Programs
- Mental
Outpatient Health Clinics
- Foster
Care Programs
- Health
Care Facilities
- Schools
Course
Length:
6
hours
Course
Components:
Lecture,
Skill Demonstration, Case Studies, Videos and Discussion.
Assessment
of Competency:
Activities,
Assignments, Competency Exams, and Participation.
Successful
Completion:
6
hours of classroom attendance, score of 90% or higher on final competency
exams, completion of all assigned activities and active participation
in discussions.
Certification:
Upon
successful completion, all trainees will receive a certificate for NHO
150 Fire Safety.
Objectives:
- Identify
hazardous environments and develop appropriate fire prevention strategies.
- Recognize and categorize
types of fires as they pertain to fire extinguishers.
- Identify a variety
of alarm systems and demonstrate appropriate response to an alarm.
- Understand the
importance of conducting Evacuation Assessments for all clients.
- Demonstrate competency
in Fire Inspection Guidelines.
- Identify weather
emergencies and understand best practice standards to ensure client
safety.
Human
Rights and the Grievance Procedures: NHO 201
Abuse,
Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation:
NHO
202
Purpose
of Course:
To
prepare individuals to recognize and protect the rights of the individuals
they assist in the intellectual and developmental disability and mental
illness support systems. To prepare individuals to recognize abuse
or neglect of individuals. To know when and how to report abuse
or neglect and how to prevent it from happening and to understand the
role of a mandated reporter.
Target
Audience:
- Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF)
- Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA)
- Developmental Training Programs
- Transitional Independent Living Skills Training Program
- Licensed Child Placing Agency
- Wraparound Programs
- Community Support Programs
- Supported Independent Living
- Supported Home Care Programs
- Medical Day Treatment Programs
- Mental Outpatient Health Clinics
- Foster Care Programs
- Healthcare Facilities
- Schools
Course
Length:
8 hours
Course
Components:
Lecture, Skill
Demonstration, Case Studies, Videos and Discussion
Assessment
of COmpetency:
Activities, Assignments,
Competency Exams and Participation.
Successful
Completion:
8 hours of classroom
attendance, score of 90% or higher on final competency exams, completion
of all assigned activities and active participation in discussions.
Certification:
Upon successful completion,
all trainees will receive a certificate for NHO 201 Human Rights and the
Grievance Procedures and NHO 202 Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation.
Objectives:
- Contribute to the normalized living environment.
- Utilize person centered language and concepts.
- Utilize age appropriate activities.
- Provide advocacy.
- Demonstrate an ability to build a rapport.
- Offer opportunities for choice.
- Recognize human rights violations.
- Identify available community resources.
- Educate individuals in choice making and their potential
outcomes.
- Assist in individual self-advocacy.
- Protect the rights and confidentiality of individuals.
- Recognize the forms of abuse.
- Recognize the forms of neglect.
- Follow rules and procedures related to preventing,
identifying and reporting abuse and neglect.
- Develop strategies for preventing abuse and neglect.
Introduction
to Nursing and Medications: NHO 401
Purpose
of Course:
Introduction
to basic nursing tasks and responsibilities. Basic anatomy
and physiology overview. Provides an overview for recognizing the
signs and symptoms of illness and injury. Training on obtaining
vital signs and medical documentation. Introduction to safe medication
administration,.
Target
Audience:
- Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF)
- Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA)
- Developmental Training Programs
- Transitional Independent Living Skills Training Program
- Licensed Child Placing Agency
- Wraparound Programs
- Community Support Programs
- Supported Independent Living
- Supported Home Care Programs
- Medical Day Treatment Programs
- Mental Outpatient Health Clinics
- Foster Care Programs
- Healthcare Facilities
- Schools
Course
Length:
4 hours
Course
Components:
Lecture, Skill
Demonstration, Case Studies, Videos and Discussion
Assessment
of Competency:
Activities, Assignments,
Competency Exams and Participation
Successful
Completion:
4 hours of classroom
attendance, score of 90% or higher on final competency exams, completion
of all assigned activities and active participation in discussions.
Certification:
Upon successful
completion, all trainees will receive a certificate for NHO 401 Introduction
to Nursing and Medications.
Objectives:
- Develops an understanding of body structure and functions
- Be able to identify and name parts of the body
- Understands the chain of infection and how to prevent
the spread of illness
- Identifies and understands body systems
- Understands the functions of body systems
- Develops an understanding of signs and symptoms of
illness
- Understands the difference between objective and subjective
reporting
- Recognizes changes in a consumer's conditions
- Develops an awareness of certain life-threatening conditions
- Understands how to take vital signs
Management
and Administration of Medications: NHO 402
Purpose
of Course:
To
prepare non-licensed direct care staff to be authorized to administer
medications as a delegated task to them by Department of Human Services
approved RN Nurse-Trainers. This module prepares authorized direct care
staff for the following: To be knowledgeable of health and safety
factors impacting the administration of specific individuals. To
use correct and safe procedures for medication administration to minimize
health and safety risks and errors. To recognize and report medical
and medication related observations, as well as medication errors to the
RN nurse-trainer, who is legally and professionally responsible for the
delegated task of medication administration carried out by authorized
direct care staff.
Target
Audience:
- Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF)
- Community Integrated LIving Arrangements (CILA)
- Developmental Training Programs
- Transitional INdependent Living Skills Training Program
- Licensed Child Placing Agency
- Wraparound Programs
- Community Support Programs
- Supported Independent Living
- Supported Home Care Programs
- Medical Day Treatment Programs
- Mental Outpatient Health Clinics
- Foster Care Programs
- Healthcare Facilities
- Schools
Course
Length:
8 hours, (12
hours in Wisconsin)
Course
Components:
Lecture, Skill
Demonstration, Case Studies, Videos and Discussion.
Assessment
of Competency:
Activities, Assignments,
COmpetency Exams and Participation.
Successful
Completion:
8 hours of classroom
attendance, score of 90% or higher on final competency exams, completion
of all assigned activities and active participation in discussions.
Certification:
Upon successful
completion, all trainees will receive a certificate for NHO 402 Management
and Administration of Medications.
Objectives:
- Authorized
direct care staff documents and safely administers medications to identified
individuals, using appropriate administration techniques.
- Oral medications
- Eye medications
- Ear medications
- Nasal
medications
- Inhaled
medications
- Topical
medications
- Authorized direct care staff recognize medication errors
and or incidents and follows agency specific policies and procedures
to insure the individual's health and safety.
- Definition of a medication error
- Violation of the seven rights of medication administration
- Medication omission errors
- Procedure for contacting the RN
- Agency specific policies and procedures for medication
errors
Dietary
Needs: NHO 410
Purpose
of Course:
This
course provides information regarding healthy eating, food safety, food
allergies, nutrition, special diets and sanitation. Information
is provided on recognition and interventions for individuals with feeding
disorders.
Target
Audience:
- Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF)
- Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA)
- Developmental Training Programs
- Transitional Independent Living Skills Training Program
- Licensed Child Placing Agency
- Wraparound Programs
- Community Support Programs
- Supported Independent Living
- Supported Home Care Programs
- Medical Day Treatment Programs
- Mental Outpatient Health Clinics
- Foster Care Programs
- Healthcare Facilities
- Schools
Course
Length:
3 hours
Course
Components:
Lecture, Skill
Demonstration, Case Studies, Videos and Discussion.
Assessment
of Competency:
Activities, Assignments,
Competency Exams and Participation.
Certification:
Upon successful
completion, all trainees will receive a certificate for NHO 410 Dietary
Needs.
Objectives:
- Recognize the components of a balanced diet.
- Utilize basic food safety and sanitation techniques.
- Understand how to recognize and report individuals
who are experiencing feeding difficulties.
- Implement and follow special diet orders.
Introduction
to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness: NHO
504
Purpose
of Course:
To provide an
introduction to developmental disabilities and mental illnesses and their
role in supporting these clients.
Target
Audience:
- Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF)
- Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA)
- Developmental Training Programs
- Transitional Independent Living Skills Training Program
- Licensed Child Placing Agency
- Wraparound Programs
- Community Support Programs
- Supported Independent Living
- Supported Home Care Programs
- Medical Day Treatment Programs
- Mental Outpatient Health Clinics
- Foster Care Programs
- Healthcare Facilities
- Schools
Course
Length:
4 hours
Course
Components:
Lecture, Skill
Demonstration, Case Studies, Videos and Discussion.
Assessment
of Competency:
Activities, Assignments,
Competency Exams and Participation.
Successful
Completion:
4 hours of classroom
attendance, score of 90% or higher on final competency exams, completion
of all assigned activities and active participation in discussions.
Certification:
Upon successful
completion, all trainees will receive a certificate for NHO 504 Introduction
to Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness.
Objectives:
- Create opportunities for the individual to speak on
his/her behalf.
- Gather information and document information correctly.
- Provide information needed to complete assessments
that are relevant to the individual's goals, interests and preferences
that are consistent with relevant professional practice.
- Name and define life skill areas and demonstrate observable
skills and tasks.
- Define developmental disabilities and list associated
characteristics.
- Document and communicate identified strengths, needs,
abilities and preferences.
- Follow established directions and procedures.
Needs
Assessment and the
Individualized
Service Plan: NHO 510
Purpose
of Course:
To
provide preparation in effectively supporting clients in programs through
appropriately developed and implemented service plans.
Target
Audience:
- Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF)
- Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA)
- Developmental Training Programs
- Transitional Independent Living Skills Training Program
- Licensed Child Placing Agency
- Wraparound Programs
- Community Support Programs
- Supported Independent Living
- Supported Home Care Programs
- Medical Day Treatment Programs
- Mental Outpatient Health Clinics
- Foster Care Programs
- Healthcare Facilities
- Schools
Course
Length:
4 hours
Course
Components:
Lecture, Skill
Demonstration, Case Studies, Videos and Discussion.
Assessment
of Competency:
Activities, Assignments,
Competency Exams and Participation.
Successful
Completion:
4 hours of classroom
attendance, score of 90% or higher on final competency exams, completion
of all assigned activities and active participation in discussions.
Certification:
Upon successful
completion, all trainees will receive a certificate for NHO 510 Needs
Assessment and the ISP.
Objectives:
- Actively participate in the development of an individual's
service plan.
- Involve the individual in identifying and choosing
activities and supports.
- Schedule events and needed supports as requested.
- Monitor success in achieving outcomes,.
- Serve as a professional and active member of the Interdisciplinary
Team
- Communicate effectively with the individual and the
Interdisciplinary Team.
- Review and complete assessments.
- Facilitate choice in the person's life by asking questions.
- Encourage and develop individual's leisure activities.
- Complete required documentation.
Van
Driving Principles: NHO 910
Purpose
of Course:
To
provide preparation for operating a passenger van and transporting clients
according to all state and company policies.
Target
Audience:
- Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF)
- Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA)
- Developmental Training Programs
- Transitional Independent LIving Sills Training Program
- Licensed Child Placing Agency
- Wraparound Programs
- Community Support Programs
- Supported Independent Living
- Supported Home Care Programs
- Medical Day Treatment Programs
- Mental Outpatient Health Clinics
- Foster Care Programs
- Healthcare Facilities
- Schools
Course
Length:
3 hours
Course
Components:
Lecture, Skill
Demonstration, Case Studies, Videos and Discussion.
Assessment
of Competency:
Activities, Assignments,
Competency Exams and Participation.
Successful
Completion:
3 hours of classroom
attendance, score of 90% or higher on final competency exams, completion
of all assigned activities and active participation in discussions.
Certification:
Upon successful
completion, all trainees will receive a certificate for NHO 910 Van Driving
Principles.
Resources:
Phoenix Care
Systems Transportation Policy, Coaching the Van Driver Curriculum and
Delivering "Ten Minute Training" Topics to Drivers.
Objectives:
- Abide by Driver Qualification Policy.
- Demonstrate appropriate driving according to state
and company policies.
- Implement Vehicle Usage/Safety Rules Policy.
- Demonstrate understanding of Vehicle Maintenance Policy.
- Demonstrate appropriate Pick-up/Drop off Procedure.
- Utilize Vehicle Accident Reporting Procedure.
- Implement Personal Vehicle Usage Policy.
- Demonstrate Emergency Plan - Transportation Policy.
- Abide by Cell Phone USage Policy.
- Abide by Van Pool Usage Policy.
- Implement defensive driving.
Van
Driving Behind the Wheel: NHO 915
Purpose
of Course:
To provide
preparation for operating a passenger van and transporting clients according
to all state and company policies and to allow employees an opportunity
to participate in a behind the wheel experience.
Target
Audience:
- Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF)
- Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA)
- Developmental Training Programs
- Transitional Independent Living Skills Training Program
- Licensed Child Placing Agency
- Wraparound Programs
- Community Support Programs
- Supported Independent Living
- Supported Home Care Programs
- Medical Day Treatment Programs
- Mental Outpatient Health Clinics
- Foster Care Programs
- Healthcare Facilities Schools
Course
Length:
3 hours
Course
Components:
Lecture, Skill
Demonstration, Case Studies, Videos and Discussion.
Successful
Completion:
3 hours of classroom
attendance, score of 90% or higher on final competency exams, completion
of all assigned activities, active participation in discussions and successful
completion of a behind the wheel experience.
Certification:
Upon successful
completion, all trainees will receive a certificate for NHO 915 Van Driving
Behind the Wheel.
Resources:
Phoenix Care
Systems, Inc. Transportation Policy, Coaching the Van Driver Curriculum
and Delivering "Ten Minute Training" Topics to Drivers.
Objectives:
- Abide by Driver Qualifications Policy.
- Demonstrate appropriate driving according to state
and company policies.
- Implement Vehicle Usage/Safety Rules Policy.
- Demonstrate understanding of Vehicle Maintenance Policy.
- Demonstrate appropriate Pick-up/Drop off Procedure.
- Utilizes Vehicle Accident Reporting Procedure.
- Implement Personal Vehicle Usage Policy.
- Demonstrate Emergency Plan - Transportation Policy.
- Abide by Cell Phone Usage Policy.
- Abide by Van Pool Usage Policy.
- Implement defensive driving.
Disclaimer...
**For Non-PCS
Employees, certificates of completion will be provided by meeting the
above stated criteria and full payment of course.
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