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Article 9 Course Description Arizona Administrative Code r6-6-901, commonly known as Article 9, is an Arizona law. This law relates to how the Divisions of Developmental Disabilities will proactively and positively support people's positive and adaptive behavior. This course includes a clear definition of techniques that are prohibited from use at any time, techniques that require a division approved behavior plan and/or techniques that require no prior approval. Course taught by a certified Article 9 Instructor. Duration - Approximately 3 Hours  This certificate is valid for 3 years. Course Content for Article 9: Historical Information, Confidentiality, Positive Behavior Supports, Respect, Dignity, and Positive Interactions with Members, Consent, Client Rights, Abuse and Neglect, Proactive Strategies, PRC/HRC Behavior Building Plans, Prohibitions, Emergency Measures, Reporting, Sanctions   You will receive an email with a link to the course. If you don't see an email in your inbox, please check your spam folder. 

DCW: Aging and Physical Disabilities   DCW: Aging and Physical Disabilities AHCCCS has instituted training and testing requirements for Direct Care Workers (DCW) who provide direct care services (Attendant Care, Personal Care and Homemaker) to Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) members residing in their own home. Beginning October 1, 2012, all AHCCCS provider agencies of direct care services must utilize DCWs who have passed the required competency tests within 90 days of hire unless otherwise exempt from the training and testing requirements (e.g. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nurse Aide). The testing records are portable or transferable from one employer to another. DCWs do not have to pass the tests again unless they have experienced a lapse from working in the direct care field for a minimum of two years. ALL CHAPTERS FOR MODULE TWO (Aging and Physical Disabilities) ARE REQUIRED BEFORE TAKING THE CHALLENGE TEST and meets the requirements for Level 2 DD.  In order to receive your certification of completion, you must also take and pass the written exam and skills.   DCW Aging and Physical Disabilities Topics Major Organ System  Behavioral and Emotional Conditions  Personal Care Transfers and Positioning Activity Planning Dementia-specific Care Grief and End of Life Basic Caregiver Skills

DCW: Developmental Disabilities (DD) AHCCCS has instituted training and testing requirements for Direct Care Workers (DCW) who provide direct care services (Attendant Care, Personal Care and Homemaker) to Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) members residing in their own home. Beginning October 1, 2012, all AHCCCS provider agencies of direct care services must utilize DCWs who have passed the required competency tests within 90 days of hire unless otherwise exempt from the training and testing requirements (e.g. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nurse Aide). The testing records are portable or transferable from one employer to another. DCWs do not have to pass the tests again unless they have experienced a lapse from working in the direct care field for a minimum of two years. ALL CHAPTERS FOR MODULE TWO (Development Disabilities - DD) ARE REQUIRED BEFORE TAKING THE CHALLENGE TEST and meets the requirements for Level 2 DD.  In order to receive your certification of completion, you must also take and pass the written exam and skills.  DCW Developmental Disabilities Topics: Introduction to and Role of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Support Planning, Abuse and Neglect Incident Reporting Activities of Daily Living Positive Behavior Support

In this course, you will learn about how pain affects the elderly and common causes and types of pain in the elderly.  We will also discuss why pain may not be fully managed for elderly members and how you can help members cope with pain.

This introductory class reviews how to begin working with a new member before working on program goals. The course serves as a refresher on how to build positive relationships, gain instructional control, and assess for pre-requisite attending skills. This course is recommended for providers working with members of all ages for continuing education.

Providing care for another individual is one of the most rewarding things you can do.  It takes knowledge, empathy, compassion, strength, and much more.  In this training, we will show you the proper ways to provide personal care and how to provide care with dignity and respect.  Topics include: communication, infection control, caregiver code of conduct, personal choice, skin anatomy, oral care, bathing and more.

NEW! This course was designed to give you an overview of Positive Behavior Support that can be used with your members of any age or ability level.  The presenter is Dr. Lindsey Perez.