COACHING AND SUPERVISION OF DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF
A two-hour course that supports supervisors and administrators with a coaching-based approach to supervision, training and counseling of direct support staff. ARF Course Approval #208-0203-29415; 2 CEUs.

PERSON-CENTERED THINKING AND THE HCBS FINAL RULE
As part of the Person-Centered Planning Comprehensive System Transformation Statewide Training Initiative, the New York State Department of Health – in partnership with Support Development Associates (SDA) and Public Consulting Group (PCG) – is pleased to offer this virtual training opportunity. Person-Centered Thinking and the HCBS Final Rule is a 2-hour interactive virtual training that will provide an overview of the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule, its application to New York State services and supports, and will help participants understand how person-centered thinking skills support compliance with the HCBS Final Rule.

COMMON SENSE STRATEGIES FOR SAFETY AND HARMONY
Create a safe and harmonious environment by focusing on the residents’ needs; keeping the home safe and sanitary; creating a consistent and predictable daily structure; and training staff in all of these areas. ARF Course Approval #208-0403-30206; 4 CEUs.

EMERGENCY & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
How to prepare for and respond to natural disasters and other emergencies to best ensure the health and safety of the residents. ARF Course Approval #208-0401-28666.

EMPLOYMENT LEAVE REGULATIONS
Understand employee and employer rights and responsibilities under employment leave regulations, specifically the Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Pregnancy Disability Act and the California Paid Sick Leave Law. ARF Course Approval #208-0201-29626; 2 CEUs.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE & RESPOND TO MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
How to respond appropriately to a wide variety of medical emergencies such as seizures, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions, and physical injuries. ARF Course Approval #208-0406-27873.

RESIDENT RIGHTS, ABUSE AND SPECIAL INCIDENT REPORTING
Understand the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities; and abuse and special incident reporting regulations. ARF Course Approval #208-0401-30939; 4 CEUs.