Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Required Courses
Do you or your staff provide services to Agency for Persons with Disabilities clients? Then these courses are for you! From Zero Tolerance courses to Health & Safety training, Arc Educates can coordinate with your team or organization for extensive training that leaves them feeling prepared.
Contact our office at (954) 746-9400 to inquire or ask about group rates. To register online, check our Training Calendar for the next APD classes and other opportunities to grow professionally.
Duration: Three (3) Hours
Cost: $25
Approximately 90% of individuals with a disability will be abused in their lifetime. This figure is alarming, yet much can be done to reduce the number of occurrences. This informative course enlightens participants on the many issues relating to abuse, and equips participants with the necessary tools to help reduce and stop abuse from occurring. This interactive seminar allows participants to apply concepts learned by engaging in group activities.
This course is a core requirement for anyone providing service to an APD client and meets the APD requirement for training.
Topics covered include:
- Defining Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
- Recognizing the Sign and Symptoms of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
- Reporting Requirements
- Prevention and Safety Planning
Duration:
Cost: $65 per person
Our Direct Care Core Competencies (DCCC) course combines four sessions: Intro to Developmental Disabilities, Person-Centered Planning, and Health and Safety. These different sessions educate participants on the different types of developmental and functional disabilities.
DCCC includes the following sections:
- Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
- Health & Safety
- Person-Centered Planning
- Choices and Rights
