Thrifty Kitty Pop-Up Boutique
2025-08-07 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary, 1556 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL, 33334, United States
Save the date for our next Thrifty Kitty Pop-Up event on Thursday, August 7, where you can shop incredible fashion finds and support two vital causes (or organizations) at once.
Buy a Bag. Fill a Bag.

$25 Half Bag
$50 Full Bag

Enjoy men’s & women’s fashion, bridal gowns, formalwear, and designer pieces (some items priced separately)
Shop guilt-free—your purchases make a difference!
1556 E. Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park
Early Access: 4–5 PM (RSVP required) | RSVP: thriftykitty@purrr.org
General Admission: 5–8 PM
Proceeds benefit PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary and Arc Broward

HIV/AIDS & BBP
2025-08-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Event Summary

Did you know Broward County has the most new diagnosed AIDS cases per day in ALL of America? With statistic like this, it’s vital to get the most up to date information on HIV/AIDS and learn how to prevent and protect yourself. Topics Covered Include:
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) Bloodborne Pathogens Modules

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Specific Bloodborne Pathogens
Hepatitis B Immunization
Your Company’s Exposure Control Plan
Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens
Methods to Control the Risks of Exposure
When an Exposure Occurs
Housekeeping

HIV/AIDS Florida Health 101 Video

Immunology
Transmission
Testing
Symptoms
Prevention

Weekend Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Initial Training for Level 1 or 2
2025-08-09 08:30 - 17:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Event Summary

Professional Crisis Management (PCM) offers a complete crisis management system made up of prevention, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and reintegration that perfectly aligns with the core principles of Trauma Informed Care. This means PCM’s curriculum, instruction, guiding principles, and procedures directly aid in fostering an environment characterized by safety, trust, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and respect. This 3-day training covers everything you need to become PCM certified as Level-1 practitioner or Level-2 practitioner.
Dates of Training: August 9, 10, and 16 for Level 2, and August 9 and 16 for Level 1
Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) used their experience as Clinicians to create the ONLY training program that is FULLY based on Applied Behavior Analysis!

Practical, Accessible Behavior Science
Create safe and positive learning environments, even during a crisis.

The proven best choice for:

Education
Special Education
Treatment Facilities
Day Treatment
ASD & ABA Clinics
Foster Care
ICF’s
Juvenile Justice

The following elements make Professional Crisis Management unique:

Prevention Focused
Based on true Behavior Science
Trauma Informed
Perfectly Aliened with PBIS

Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Initial 3 Day Training
2025-08-11 08:30 - 2025-08-13 17:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Event Summary

Professional Crisis Management (PCM) offers a complete crisis management system made up of prevention, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and reintegration that perfectly aligns with the core principles of Trauma Informed Care. This means PCM’s curriculum, instruction, guiding principles, and procedures directly aid in fostering an environment characterized by safety, trust, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and respect. This 3-day training covers everything you need to become PCM certified as Practitioner Level, Level-1 practitioner, and Level-2 practitioner. Just let the instructor know which level you would like to be certified in.
Dates: August 11, 12, and 13 2025
Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) used their experience as Clinicians to create the ONLY training program that is FULLY based on Applied Behavior Analysis!

Practical, Accessible Behavior Science

Create safe and positive learning environments, even during a crisis.

The proven best choice for:

Education
Special Education
Treatment Facilities
Day Treatment

ASD & ABA Clinics
Foster Care
ICF’s
Juvenile Justice

The following elements make Professional Crisis Management unique:

Prevention Focused
Based on true Behavior Science
Trauma Informed
Perfectly Aliened with PBIS

CPR/AED by Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
2025-08-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Event Summary

Knowing CPR is a must for ALL! This hands-on course, developed and updated by Health and Safety Institute (HSI), prepares participants to respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Participants are guided through an interactive video, have class room instruction, and practical application of procedures on appropriately sized manikins.
Topics covered include:

CPR for Adults, Children, Infants
AED for Adults, Children, Infants
Rescuing a choking victim

**Must be able to do the chest compressions and rescue breaths from a kneeling position on the floor, and be able to compress the adult manikin greater than 2 inches.

First Aid and Universal Precautions by Health and Safety Institute (HSI)
2025-08-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Event Summary

This intensive workshop is ideal for those who are employed in the healthcare industry or parents seeking additional information on how to respond to medical emergencies such as bleeding, burns, bites, heart attacks, stroke, seizures, etc. This workshop also covers universal precautions.
5 Reasons Why You Should Learn First-Aid:
Here are five reasons why you should learn first-aid:

It not only saves lives but saves recovery time. Giving proper first aid immediately can help to reduce a person’s recovery time.
Help increase comfort in a person who has been injured. By knowing how to act even just with simple techniques such as applying an ice pack correctly, or applying appropriate bandaging, you’ll help to relieve the discomfort in a person who has been injured.
You can prevent a situation from getting worse. By being able to provide basic care you can stabilize a person who has been injured until emergency services arrive (if the situation requires medical services).
Confidence. First aid training makes you more confident and comfortable allowing you to be more effective when responding to a situation.
Safe and healthy living. Keeping yourself safe puts you in a position to help others.

PCM Annual Recertification
2025-08-19 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-24 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-10-21 08:30 - 17:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Event Summary

This intensive one day course fulfills the annual renewal requirements for currently certified PCM practitioners eligible for annual renewal. The course focuses on practice of the physical strategies taught in the initial PCM course and review of nonphysical strategies.

Topics covered include:

Review of non-physical PCM strategies
Practice of physical PCM strategies

Cultural Competency
2025-09-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
The goal of this training is to create awareness, increase sensitivity, and promote personal reflection of the importance of diversity competency (defined as the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to individuals, families and communities of all diverse backgrounds). This training increases awareness of the kinds of beliefs, attitudes, values, and practices that promote diversity competency.

Coaching the Van Driver –CVD
2025-09-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Event Summary

Driving accidents are the number one cause of accidental deaths in America. Drivers need to understand the dangers while driving the Florida roads and the difference between driving your personal vehicle and a van. This defensive driving workshop is endorsed by the National Safety Council and presented through video, interactive discussion and lecture.
If you or your organization has to transport individuals on the road, this class is for you!
Topics covered include:

Defensive driving skills
How to prevent and avoid collisions
Transporting passengers
Tips on van inspection
Review documentation necessary to ensure continued safety of passengers

* This is compliance training; therefore, a road test is not included.

Weekend: PCM Annual Recertification
2025-09-13 08:30 - 17:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States

Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Initial 3 Day Training
2025-09-15 08:30 - 2025-09-17 17:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Event Summary

Professional Crisis Management (PCM) offers a complete crisis management system made up of prevention, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and reintegration that perfectly aligns with the core principles of Trauma Informed Care. This means PCM’s curriculum, instruction, guiding principles, and procedures directly aid in fostering an environment characterized by safety, trust, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and respect. This 3-day training covers everything you need to become PCM certified as Practitioner Level, Level-1 practitioner, and Level-2 practitioner. Just let the instructor know which level you would like to be certified in.
Dates: September 15, 16 and 17, 2025
Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) used their experience as Clinicians to create the ONLY training program that is FULLY based on Applied Behavior Analysis!

Practical, Accessible Behavior Science

Create safe and positive learning environments, even during a crisis.

The proven best choice for:

Education
Special Education
Treatment Facilities
Day Treatment

ASD & ABA Clinics
Foster Care
ICF’s
Juvenile Justice

The following elements make Professional Crisis Management unique:

Prevention Focused
Based on true Behavior Science
Trauma Informed
Perfectly Aliened with PBIS

Girls Night Out Round 2
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Rebel Motor Company, 1130 NE 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
Join us for the ultimate girls night out featuring cocktails, appetizers, and a fun, high-energy dance party led by professional dancers and cheerleaders. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just there for the fun, the choreography is beginner-friendly and made for all levels. Wear anything you can dance in — from elevated fitness wear to heels. Just make sure you can move!

American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (blended learning)
2025-09-23 09:00 - 14:00 | FL
The American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed to train healthcare professionals including nurses, physicians, EMS professionals, CNAs, and other healthcare and public safety personnel to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants.
Course Completion Requirements
Online session completion requirements for both initial course participants and certifying course participants are the same. However, the way each participant works through the online session may differ owing to the adaptive learning technology used by the Red Cross course.
Lesson Assessments
Each lesson begins with a pre-assessment and ends with a post-assessment.

Pre-Assessment: The pre-assessment is optional and contains a series of questions that are aligned to the specific topics within the lesson. After completing the pre-assessment, you will receive an independent learning path for the lesson based on the results from the pre-lesson assessment. This learning path provides a guide to completing each lesson. Based on these results, you can completely test out of the lesson, test out of specific topics for the lesson or be required to complete the entire lesson.
Post-Assessment: At the end of each lesson, you will be presented with the BLS Team Response Scenario(s). These scenarios evaluate your ability to provide emergency care as part of a high-performance team. You are required to successfully pass the post-assessment before completing the lesson.

Final Assessment
Once you complete all lessons, you must pass a 25-question exam in order to complete the online session.
In-Person Skills Session
In order to receive a BLS certificate, you must successfully complete the online session and attend an in-person skills session where you will perform the skills you learned in the online session.

ASHI Instructor Development Course (IDC) Blended Training
2025-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Become a certified American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) Instructor. We are offering a special class for those interested in becoming a certified ASHI Instructor to teach others the following courses:

CPR and AED for Adults, Children and Infants
First Aid w/ Universal Precaution
HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogens.

This is a Blended Learning course: The online information will be emailed to you from The Health and Safety Institution HSI/ASHI, and must be successfully completed prior to the Face-to-Face class on September 26, 2025 at 9:00AM to 3:00PM.
Registration is open until September 19, 2025.
Arc Educates is now offering a Blended learning course for those who are interested in becoming a certified American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) Instructor. After taking this course, you will be certified to teach CPR and AED for Adults, Children and Infants, First Aid w/ Universal Precaution, and HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogens.
In our upcoming class on 09/26/25, each of you will need to show two essential skills:

CPR – compression and rescue breath
Teaching

As part of the assessment, you’ll be preparing a 10-minute presentation. You can pick a topic from either CPR or First Aid, and make sure to bring some materials for your presentation—whether it’s a PowerPoint, whiteboard, handouts, or anything else.
**The online portion MUST to be completed before the face-to-face portion of the training. If not completed, you will have to reschedule and pay the a $35.00 fee.
Topics:

ASHI Instructor: Foundation and concepts of teaching skills; Roles and responsibilities of an instructor; Legal Issues and Ethics; Learning Environment and Learning; Styles/Domain of Learning; Presentation Skills, and Facilitation Techniques
ASHI Specific Content: ASHI Training Center, ASHI Programs Standards and Objectives; ASHI Materials and Equipment; ASHI Website

InspHired Luncheon
2025-10-03 11:00 - 13:30 | Bahia Mar, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316, United States
Save The Date!

October 3rd 11:00AM – 1:30PM
Bahia Mar 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Registered Behavior Technician Course (40 hour) In-Person/Zoom
2025-10-04 09:00 - 16:15 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Event Summary
Class hours are from 9:00am to 4:15pm on each of the following Saturdays with a working lunch. You must attend all classes to meet the 40-hour BACB Requirements for training certificate.
Six (6) Saturdays through out October and November 2025.
Class dates are: October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2025
Registration Cost: $425 until September 5, 2025 then $450…. NO REFUNDS
Package includes lecture notes, 1 mock exam, practice worksheets to assist with course examples, and visual study guides for preparing for the board exam.
You must attend and participate in all classes to meet the 40-hour BACB Requirements for training certificate.
About the Course:
Registered Behavior Technicians work in home-care environments, in centers, or in schools providing one-on-one therapy and behavioral assistance to those diagnosed with autism, other developmental disabilities, and behavioral disorders. They are responsible for implementing behavioral plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and collecting and charting data on the progress and improvement in the abilities of the clients they work with.
This course is advanced training that consists of 40 hours of in-person skills instruction provided by Board Certified Analysts with over 15 years of clinical and training experience.
The focus on the instruction will be on The Second Edition, Registered Behavior Technician Task List, published by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Instruction topics include:

Measurement
Assessment
Skill acquisition
Behavior reduction
Documentation, Reporting, and Professional Conduct
Ethics
Scope of practice

Participants will not only learn terminology, concepts, and methods but will be continuously engaged in role playing scenarios to work towards application and skill competency. A small class instructor-to-participant ratio will allow participants to receive individualized attention and ongoing feedback. Participants will also receive practice examinations.
This course will prepare participants to take the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam but will not guarantee a successful passing of the exam. It will also include a mock competency assessment. Formal competency assessments required to obtain the RBT certification can only be conducted by the participant’s supervising behavior analyst.
Please contact Lashaon Machado-Brinson, Training Coordinator, with any questions.

Weekend Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Initial Training for Level 1 or 2
2025-10-11 08:30 - 17:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Event Summary

Professional Crisis Management (PCM) offers a complete crisis management system made up of prevention, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and reintegration that perfectly aligns with the core principles of Trauma Informed Care. This means PCM’s curriculum, instruction, guiding principles, and procedures directly aid in fostering an environment characterized by safety, trust, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and respect. This 3-day training covers everything you need to become PCM certified as Level-1 practitioner or Level-2 practitioner.
Dates of Training: October 11, 12, and 18 for Level 2, and October 11 and 18 for Level 1
Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) used their experience as Clinicians to create the ONLY training program that is FULLY based on Applied Behavior Analysis!

Practical, Accessible Behavior Science

Create safe and positive learning environments, even during a crisis.

The proven best choice for:

Education
Special Education
Treatment Facilities
Day Treatment

ASD & ABA Clinics
Foster Care
ICF’s
Juvenile Justice

The following elements make Professional Crisis Management unique:

Prevention Focused
Based on true Behavior Science
Trauma Informed
Perfectly Aliened with PBIS

Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Initial 3 Day Training
2025-10-13 08:30 - 2025-10-15 17:00 | Arc Broward, 10250 NW 53 Street, Sunrise, FL, 33351, United States
Event Summary

Professional Crisis Management (PCM) offers a complete crisis management system made up of prevention, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and reintegration that perfectly aligns with the core principles of Trauma Informed Care. This means PCM’s curriculum, instruction, guiding principles, and procedures directly aid in fostering an environment characterized by safety, trust, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and respect. This 3-day training covers everything you need to become PCM certified as Practitioner Level, Level-1 practitioner, and Level-2 practitioner. Just let the instructor know which level you would like to be certified in.
Dates: October 13, 14, and 15, 2025
Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) used their experience as Clinicians to create the ONLY training program that is FULLY based on Applied Behavior Analysis!

Practical, Accessible Behavior Science

Create safe and positive learning environments, even during a crisis.

The proven best choice for:

Education
Special Education
Treatment Facilities
Day Treatment

ASD & ABA Clinics
Foster Care
ICF’s
Juvenile Justice

The following elements make Professional Crisis Management unique:

Prevention Focused
Based on true Behavior Science
Trauma Informed
Perfectly Aliened with PBIS

PCM: Everyday Behavior Tools (EDBT)
2025-10-20 09:00 - 2025-10-21 16:00 | FL
This training is an extension to Professional Crisis Management training, but can stand alone. It is perfect for anyone who works in schools or institutions with children, adolescents, and/or adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, like parents, support staff, nurses, teachers, administration.
Although similar topics are discussed within PCM, our crisis management curriculum, we use a different approach to teach these skills in our EDBT curriculum. During the EDBT training, you will learn when and how to use these tools through role play sessions and are trained to fluency.
DRASTICALLY REDUCE PROBLEM BEHAVIORS WITH EVERYDAY BEHAVIOR TOOLS

Do your staff struggle to maintain a positive relationship with the individuals they work with?

What if your staff could really work together with their clients/students so that they do what they need to do? what if all your staff would look forward to working with your clients/students?

Are your staff having limited success in redirecting individuals away from potentially dangerous behaviors?

Would you like your staff to be able to de-escalate even the most challenging individuals they work with?

Do you think your staff’s interactions are contributing to higher levels of problem behavior?

What if their interactions resulted in calm, appropriate behavior?

ELEVATE ONGOING PROBLEM BEHAVIORS INTO GOOD INTERACTIONS

The way to drastically reduce problem behaviors is by using the seven tools from the Everyday BehaviorTools Toolbox

This map illustrates the choices available to the Everyday BehaviorTools Practitioner, and are selected based on the current behavior of the individuals they work with. The behavioral tools are hierarchal in nature. Strengthen Behavior and Maximize Relationships are to be used all day, every day when interacting with those you serve. From there, the remaining tools are intended for Practitioners to use in order to address on current, ongoing challenging behavior, or to prevent the continued use of frequent misbehavior. Applying these tools is critical to increasing appropriate behavior, preventing disruptive behavior, reinforcing expectations, and creating an overall positive culture.

Using the seven tools from the toolbox will make the individuals you serve run towards your staff rather than run away from them. You always hear, “I liked that teacher, and I learned a lot from them” but never “I hated that teacher, but I learned a lot from them.”

These seven tools are called ‘EveryDay BehaviorTools, because they should be used all the time, every day, and in every interaction, to help maintain clinical and positive relationships.

Depending on where an individual is along the Cycle of Crisis, these non-physical interventions will serve different functions. The tools are used as prevention strategies when an individual is in stable functioning, as de-escalation strategies when the individual is in pre-crisis, and as reintegration strategies during post-crisis.
