All Courses

APT provides professional instruction in caregiving by state-approved instructors who provide up-to-date information, skills testing, and guidance for you to become a Direct Care Worker (DCW), as envisioned by the State of Arizona (azahcccs.gov and azdirectcare.org). All students earning a Direct Care Worker (DCW) certificate will be recognized by any caregiver employer in the state of Arizona.  APT adheres to the Principles of Caregiving (azdirectcare.org) as the core of its Direct Care Worker (DCW) classes. DCW Aging and Physical Disabilities TopicsMajor Organ System Behavioral and Emotional Conditions Personal CareTransfers and PositioningActivity PlanningDementia-specific Care Grief and End of LifeBasic Caregiver Skills 

APT provides professional instruction in caregiving by state-approved instructors who provide up-to-date information, skills testing, and guidance for you to become a Direct Care Worker (DCW), as envisioned by the State of Arizona (azahcccs.gov and azdirectcare.org). All students earning a Direct Care Worker (DCW) certificate will be recognized by any caregiver employer in the state of Arizona.  APT adheres to the Principles of Caregiving (azdirectcare.org) as the core of its Direct Care Worker (DCW) classes.DCW Developmental Disabilities Topics:Introduction to and Role of the Division of Developmental DisabilitiesSupport Planning, Abuse and NeglectIncident ReportingActivities of Daily LivingPositive Behavior Support

APT provides professional instruction in caregiving by state-approved instructors who provide up-to-date information, skills testing, and guidance for you to become a Direct Care Worker (DCW), as envisioned by the State of Arizona (azahcccs.gov and azdirectcare.org). All students earning a Direct Care Worker (DCW) certificate will be recognized by any caregiver employer in the state of Arizona.  APT adheres to the Principles of Caregiving (azdirectcare.org) as the core of its Direct Care Worker (DCW) classes.DCW Fundamentals of Caregiving Topics:Overview • Legal and Ethical Issues • Communication • Cultural Competency • Job Management Skills • Observing, Reporting and Documenting • Infection Control (Air- and Blood-Borne Pathogens / Universal Precautions) • Nutrition and Food Preparation • Fire, Safety, and Emergency Procedures • Home Environment Maintenance

This course includes strategies, tips, and techniques for conflict resolution in the workplace.

Todos tenemos puntos altos y puntos bajos a lo largo de nuestra vida. Es una parte normal de la vida. La mayoría de nosotros podemos identificarnos cuando alguien que conocemos pasa por un período de inactividad después de experimentar algún tipo de pérdida u otro evento angustioso. Incluso cuando personalmente tenemos que pasar por una ola ocasional de tristeza, generalmente no entramos en pánico porque sabemos que con el tiempo, tal vez en cuestión de horas o días, los sentimientos de tristeza se desvanecerán gradualmente. Cuando los sentimientos de tristeza y desesperanza no desaparecen, esto podría ser un indicador de un trastorno depresivo. La depresión no es un defecto de carácter ni una debilidad personal. La depresión es una condición compleja con una serie de aspectos emocionales, cognitivos, físicos y conductuales.  

We all face ups and downs from time to time. It’s a normal part of life. Most of us can relate when someone we know goes through a down period after experiencing some type of loss or other distressing event. Even when we personally have to ride out an occasional wave of sadness, we usually don’t panic because we know that in time-maybe in just a matter of hours or days, we’ll bounce back and the sad feelings will gradually fade. When feelings of sadness and hopelessness don’t fade, this could be indicative of a depressive disorder. Depression isn’t a character defect or personal weakness. Depression is a complex condition with a number of emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral aspects.  This course will help you develop and utilize strategies, tools, and resources to help those suffering from depression.

En este curso, aprenderá acerca de las directivas anticipadas, incluyendo las definiciones. También aprenderá sobre la conexión entre las directivas anticipadas y los derechos de los pacientes, así como sobre cómo respaldar los deseos de sus miembros.  

This course will provide information about defensive driving techniques, how to manage distractions while driving, and other safe driving techniques.

This course will provide information about defensive driving techniques, how to manage distractions while driving, and other safe driving techniques.

This course will provide information about defensive driving techniques, how to manage distractions while driving, and other safe driving techniques.

This course will provide general information to providers, parents, and other caregivers who provide transportation support to individuals having developmental disabilities.  In this course, we will also cover defensive driving techniques, how to manage distractions while driving, and other safe driving techniques.