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DSP Essentials Course Outline

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  • Required for new-hire training
  • Required to be taken annually
  • Required for both

Although some of the lessons in this course are considered optional, we encourage you to take some
time to go through them as they can help to better prepare you to serve individuals with DD.


     Module 1 - Overview of caring for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD)
     (Total learning time for this module: 3 hours 25 minutes*)
         History of the treatment of individuals with DD (Learning time: 1 hour*)

    • Historical attitudes towards people with DD

         Definition, scope, and common forms of DD (Learning time: 5 minutes*)

    • Definition of DD
    • Causes of DD
    • Overview of the common forms of DD

         Nervous system disabilities (Learning time: 30 minutes*)

    • Overview of the types of nervous system disabilities

         Sensory disabilities (Learning time: 20 minutes*)

    • Overview of the types of sensory system disabilities

         Metabolic system disabilities (Learning time: 15 minutes*)

    • Overview of the types of metabolic system disabilities

         Degenerative conditions (Learning time: 15 minutes*)

    • Overview of the types of degenerative conditions affecting individuals with DD

         Module review (Learning time: 10 minutes*)

    • Interactive exercise that covers the conditions that affect those with DD

         Identifying the three common types of DD (Learning time: 40 minutes*)

    • Definition of the three most common forms of DD (Intellectual, Cerebral Palsy, Autism
      Spectrum Disorder)
    • Characteristics of common types of DD
    • Causes of common types of DD
    • Prognosis for common types of DD

Module 2 - Individual Service Plans (including person-centered-planning, self-advocacy, and self determination)
(Total learning time: 45 minutes*)
         Individual Service Plans (Learning time: 30 minutes*)

    • What is an ISP?
      • Assessment for services
      • Development of the ISP
    • The roles and responsibilities for providing services
      • The role of the DSP
      • The roles of the County Board and SSA
      • The role of the team
    • The purpose, scope, and implementation of ISPs
    • Overview of Home and Community Based Waiver services (HCBS)
    • Person centered planning (what is important TO and individual and what is important FOR and individual)
      • Positive behavior strategies
    • Self-advocacy (individuals with DD should be able to communicate, and negotiate on their
      own behalf, their interests, needs, wants, and rights, and be able to make informed decisions regarding these choices)
    • Self-determination (individuals with DD should have the desire and freedom to make their
      own choices that affect their lives)
    • Family involvement and their role in the team
    • Working effectively with families of people served and team members

         Developmental disabilities Waivers (Learning time: 15 minutes*)

    • What are development disability waivers
    • What are the types of development disability waivers
    • What are the eligibility criteria development disability waivers
    • What authorizations are needed
    • Common services and supports through administered waivers

Module 3 – Rights and restrictive measures of individuals served
(Learning time: 35 minutes*)

    • Review of each right as written in the statute (rule 5123.62)
    • Practical examples that demonstrate how the rights are exercised in the everyday life of a person with a developmental disability
    • Rights of individuals regarding self-determination
    • Restrictive measures
    • Behavior support strategies
      • Positive culture
      • Staff’s role in providing behavior support
    • Role of the Human Rights Committee (HRC)

Module 4 - Incidents adversely affecting health and welfare of individuals with DD
(Learning time: 40 minutes*)

    • Requirements of rule 5123.2-17-02 of the OAC relating to incidents adversely affecting
      health and welfare
    • Overview of Unusual Incidents (UIs)
    • Review the three categories of major unusual incidents (MUIs) with emphasis on the most common
    • Discuss providers’ responsibilities including:
      • Reporting responsibilities,
      • trends and patterns
      • immediate response
      • prevention plans
    • Review the Abuser Register
    • Review Health and Safety Alerts

Module 5 - Universal precautions and infection control
(Learning time: 45 minutes*)

    • What are Universal Precautions
    • When to use Universal Precautions
    • Proper hand hygiene including hand washing techniques
    • What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
      • Using PPE
    • Disposal of contaminated items
    • Sharps exposure
    • Sharps disposal

Module 6 - Community integration (the full participation of all individuals in community life)
(Learning time: 45 minutes*)

    • Definition of community integration
    • What inclusion IS and what inclusion IS NOT
    • Becoming independent
    • Personal responsibility
    • Becoming integrated into the community
    • Making connections with others
    • Contributing to the community
    • Responsibilities of the support team
    • Health and safety

Module 7 - Trauma-informed care
(Learning time: 30 minutes*)

    • Identify trauma
    • Understand trauma informed care
    • Respond to trauma
    • Recognize trauma and signs of abuse

Module 8 – Personal Funds Management
(Learning time: 30 minutes*)

    • The differences between Personal Funds Management and Money Management
    • The importance of Personal Funds Management
    • Misappropriation
    • The assessment process
    • An individual’s right for Self-Advocacy
    • The role of the team
    • The role of the provider

* Learning times are approximate and will vary from person to person.