About this program
Program Overview
This comprehensive 27-hour training program is designed specifically for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) working in the state of Rhode Island, providing essential knowledge and skills for quality support services.
Training Requirements
This all-inclusive program fulfills the 27-hour training requirement for Direct Support Staff serving individuals with developmental disabilities and other support needs in Rhode Island.
Course Curriculum
This comprehensive package includes:
- Accident Prevention
- Active Shooter Preparedness
- Aging and the Special Needs of the Elderly for DSPs
- Anger Management
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Basic Food Safety
- Bed Bug Prevention
- CLRI Grievance Procedures
- Communicable Diseases
- Communication Skills
- Defensive Driving
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
- Depression: An Introduction
- Diabetes
- Embracing Diversity
- Emergency Preparedness
- Fire Safety for DSPs
- Fundamental Rights for DSPs
- General Characteristics - Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
- HIPAA Compliance
- Human Rights, Dignity, and Respect
- Individual Planning for Individuals
- Person-Centered Planning
- Principles of Behavior Change
- Promoting Community Living
- Sexual Harassment Prevention
Program Benefits
- Complete Rhode Island DSP requirements conveniently online
- Documentation of completion for regulatory compliance
- 24/7 access to accommodate DSP schedules
- Progress tracking for supervisors and quality assurance
- Standardized training aligned with Rhode Island state standards and regulations