ANCHOR CENTER
DSP Education and Support
Designed to assist the new case manager in understanding the process and procedure to support participants that choose to hire their own staff.
Designed to ensure that newly hired case managers understand and support the mission and values of Aspire.
A course designed ensure that case managers and those they serve are as prepared as possible to deal with emergency events that could threaten their health, safety, and/or welfare.
Orientation and Onboarding Courses for Aspire Case Management
This course is designed to help you recognize abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, and seclusion, and learn how to protect yourself. We’ll also discuss ways to seek help if these situations happen.
Free
A BLENDED certified CPR, First Aid, and AED certification ONLINE course with IN-PERSON skills check (scheduled with instructor).
$60
An IN PERSON certified CPR, First Aid, and AED certification course with skills check.
$75
This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize assistive technology in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
$20
This course was designed to teach direct support staff how to complete gravity bolus feedings safely and effectively. The course is taught by an RN and students must complete an in person competency evaluation and pass a final.
$50
Designed to educate participants on the principles and practices of fostering community inclusion for individuals IDD, from understanding the barriers to implementing effective strategies that promote a supportive and inclusive community.
$20
Learn the basics of effective documentation, including electronic documentation in the Medicaid Waiver Management Application. Training on both daily documentation and monthly summary writing.
$20
Learn the causes of emotional distress, how to recognize symptoms of distress in co-workers, and how to report emotional distress including ethical and legal considerations.
Free
Learn why the skills of advocacy and empowerment are vital in your work. Learn how to empower others to advocate for themselves as well as how to advocate on their behalf or where to seek assistance with advocacy.
$20
A free course on the HCBS Final Settings Rule for providers and staff covering the federal requirements, provider expectations, and best practice suggestions.
Free
Examine the importance of relationship for physical and mental health, ways to assist those you support to develop and maintain relationships, and the barriers to and strategies for supporting sexuality and sexual health.
$20