Course Descriptions

The Provider Trainings and Medication Administration Trainings will be held at 167 West Main Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Parking: Turn off Main Street into the parking lot on the left side of the building. Parking is available in our lot - if need be overflow parking is in the church lot next door. Doors open at 9:00 am with registration from 9:00 to 9:15 am. Pre-registration is required for all classes as classes may be cancelled if inadequate registration. Dates for classes are found by clicking on the Current Schedule. Brief descriptions for all classes are provided below. Call to register if paying by check or in person. Register online if paying by credit card.

Provider Trainings

11:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M.

Overview of Serving Individuals with DD

Characteristics of individuals with DD, service planning, team processes, communication, resources
Implementation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP)
Overview of homemaker personal care waivers

Role and Responsibilities of the Independent Provider

Person Centered Planning
Community Integration
Self-Determination
Self-Advocacy

Lunch

Behavior Support Rule

Review the new Behavior Support Rule
Factors impacting behavior and your role in providing behavior supports
Restraints: definitions and review of prohibited measures
Steps to implement a behavior plan

MUI and Rights

Requirements of rule 5123:2-17-02 of the Administrative Code including a review of Health and Welfare Alerts issued by DODD
The rights of individuals as set forth in section 5123.62 to 5123.64 of the Revised Code

Universal Precautions

Overview of blood borne pathogens
Infection control through prevention strategies
Safe practices such as proper hand washing, disposal of bodily wastes and handling of sharps

Quarterly/Semi-Annual Trainings

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION REFRESHER
9:00 am To 11:00 am (offered on Zoom)

Review of current Medication Administration rules
Review of current area(s) of interest
Completion of a “medication pass”

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION:
9:15 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

A 2-day,16-hour course for certified providers or staff of certified providers only.
Complete instruction to fulfill the requirements for Medication Administration Personnel (MAP) Certification I for oral and topical medications and health related activities.
Agency and Independent Providers, County Board Staff
Bring a criminal background check and high school diploma or GED.

FIRST AID/CPR:
9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

Training meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid Programs and combines lecture, interactive video demonstrations featuring emergency scenarios that are likely to occur in a workplace environment and hands-on training to teach participants lifesaving skills.

First Aid: Participants learn first aid skills for treating a variety of injuries, such as burns, wounds, head, neck and back injuries, and heat and cold emergencies. Participants also learn to manage sudden illnesses, stroke, seizure, bites and poisoning.
CPR-Adult: Participants learn how to perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. This includes AED training.

Agency and independent providers. (2 year ASHI Certification awarded) American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR, AED, and First Aid training programs are developed by the Health and Safety Institute (HSI). HSI is a large privately held emergency care and response training organization, joining together the training programs of ASHI, MEDIC First Aid, 24-7 EMS, 24-7 Fire, First Safety Institute, GotoAID, EMP Canada, and Summit Training Source. ASHI training programs are current, evidence-based, and peer-reviewed.

G-TUBE TRAINING REFRESHER

1-hour refresher course to providers and staff of certified providers to maintain their current Medication Administration Personnel (MAP) Certification II.
A review of the curriculum, complications and possible solutions and any new material available. A skills check for G/J tubes will be included in this course.
Current MRP certification for Certification1
Current MRP certification for Certification 2
High School Diploma/GED
Current independent provider number or employee of a DODD certified agency.
A minimum of five attendees are needed to hold the class. Call to be put on a waiting list.

INSULIN INJECTION REFRESHER

A 1-hour refresher course for providers and staff of certified providers to maintain their current Medication Administration Personnel (MAP) Certification III.
A review of the curriculum, complications and possible solutions and any new material available.
A skills check for G/J tubes will be included in this course.
Required current MRP certification for Certification1
Required current MRP certification for Certification 3
High School Diploma/GED
Current independent provider number or employee of a DODD certified agency.
A minimum of five attendees are needed to hold the class. Call to be put on a waiting list.

G-TUBE TRAINING

Identify the various kinds of enteral feeding tubes and their components
Describe the internal and external placement of enteral feeding tubes
Demonstrate the techniques for administering formula and medication
Distinguish G / J tubes.
Describe how to respond to common complications and / or emergency situations.
Explain each point of the daily maintenance checklist for enteral feeding tubes
Understand that prior to the licensed nurse delegating to certified DD personnel feeding or medication administration per G / J tube, the nurse must determine that:
- the individual’s condition is stable
- the gastrostomy or jejunostomy tube is stable and labeled
- DD personnel who will be receiving the delegation have had individual specific training for administering feeding or medication to the patient receiving these procedures from the delegated DD personnel
A minimum of five attendees are needed to hold the class. Call to be put on a waiting list.

INSULIN INJECTION TRAINING

Information on the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus.
Correct and safe practices, procedures and techniques for administering subcutaneous insulin.
Signs and symptoms of subcutaneous injection complications.
Safe handling and disposal of sharps
Documentation requirements for subcutaneous insulin administered, missed, held or refused
Documentation requirements for errors of subcutaneous insulin injection or via insulin pump
Proper storage, care, and preparation of insulin to be administered via injection or pump
Signs and Symptoms of hypoglycemia / hyperglycemia and procedures for intervention and notification of the nurse, doctor, or emergency medical services.
Use of commercially packaged Glucagon for treatment of hypoglycemia as prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional.
Instruction that only a licensed nurse shall transcribe an insulin prescription on the medication administration record.
Requirements for nursing delegation of subcutaneous insulin injection.
A minimum of five attendees are needed to hold the class. Call to be put on a waiting list.

Service And Support Administration (SSA) Trainings

AAI TRAINING FOR SSAS

Acuity Assessment Instrument (AAI) training covers the utilization of the AAI to assess the relative needs and circumstances of an individual compared to other adults in a non-residential setting when receiving Adult Day Support, Vocational Habilitation, Supported Employment-Enclave, and/or Support Employment-Community services. Scores are grouped into ranges and linked with staff intensity ratio expectations which result in payment rates calibrated on group size. The AAI is to be completed for each waiver recipient and ensures similarly situated individuals have access to comparable waiver services and reimbursement.
AAI training ensures the instruments are used accurately and consistently for all individuals across the state. The course is presented by a certified AAI trainer.
Contact SOCOG (740-775-5030) to schedule this course.