About this program
This program brings together linked course materials covering Person-Centered Planning for Direct Support Professionals, Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Promoting Community Integration and Inclusion for Direct Support Professionals, Empowering Choice: Supporting Individuals and Families in Direct Support Settings, and Basic First Aid: Essential Skills for Emergency Response.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this program, learners will be able to:
- Define person-centered planning and how it differs from program-centered planning
- Explain why focusing on individual preferences and goals is important
- Identify key components of a person-centered plan
- Describe your role in supporting goal setting, choice, and follow-through
- Recognize barriers to effective planning and ways to overcome them
- Collaborate with team members to implement and adjust plans
- You will explain why focusing on the individual's preferences and goals is essential for meaningful support