Module 1 - Introduction to Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities
(45 minutes *)
- People-first language
- Types of developmental disabilities
- Understanding Ohio’s support system
- Individual service plans
- Service documentation
Module 2 – The Bill of Rights for People with Developmental Disabilities and the
NADSP Code of Ethics (35 minutes *)
- Bill of Rights for people with developmental disabilities
- NADSP Code of Ethics
Module 3 – Trauma Informed Care and Restrictive Measures (40 minutes *)
- Trauma and People with Developmental Disabilities
- How to respond to trauma
- Positive behavioral strategies and restrictive measures
Module 4 – Health and Safety (Part 1) (35 minutes *)
- Definitions of Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs) and Unusual Incidents (UIs)
- Reporting and documenting incidents
- Required elements of a MUI report
- Universal Precautions
- Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE
- Responding to exposure
Module 5 – Health and Safety (Part 2) (20 minutes *)
- MUI categories
- MUI types and definitions
- UI types
Module 6 – Valued Roles (25 minutes *)
- Community integration
- Valued social roles
- Community employment
- Using technology to promote independence
- Self-determination and self-advocacy
Module 7 – Introduction to Empathy Based Care (30 minutes *)
- Empathy is important
- Listening and noticing
- Empathy “did you notice” 4-part video series
Total running time for this course is approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes. *
* Times are estimated and will vary from person to person.