NEWS


Quarterly Training Schedule


Florida Family Care Services, Inc.


 
ZERO TOLERANCE
 
Facilitator:                 Diane Whisman
                                   Agency for Persons with Disabilities
 Dates:                        April 14,  2011
                                  May  19,  2011
                                  June    2,  2011
 Time:                         9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 Location:                   Room 14
Joseph P. D’alessandro Office Complex
2295 Victoria Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Description: Participants will receive information on abuse, neglect, and exploitation and domestic violence; including definitions, mandatory reporting requirements, and related laws and rules. This training includes the Zero Tolerance Initiative on Sexual Abuse against People with Disabilities module. May be taken at the Area office through classroom training or online through Tallahassee Community College (see below*).
Note: This training is mandatory/required for all support coordinators and providers who have not previously attended.
** It is required this training be taken once every three years.
Registration Required

This training is limited to 25 participants


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 Florida Family Care Services, Inc.
Medicaid Provider/Medicaid Waiver Provider

DIRECT CARE CORE COMPETENCIES
PART I
Introduction to Developmental Disabilities


Description: Mandatory/required training for all providers. May be taken online through Tallahassee Community College (see below*). This training consists of two modules. Both modules must be completed before a certificate will be issued to the participant.
Part I Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
This training is designed to introduce the participant to the philosophies, terminologies and concepts that will allow them to support people with developmental disabilities.
All providers and staff are required to take both parts.
 *Tallahassee Community College
Website: www.TCC.fl.edu
Select: “Search TCC”
Type in: “APD training”
Cost: $15.00
DIRECT CARE CORE COMPETENCIES
PART II
Health & Safety


Description: Mandatory/required training for all providers. May be taken online through Tallahassee Community College (see below*). This training consists of two modules. Both modules must be completed before a certificate will be issued to the participant.
Part II Health & Safety
This training is designed to equip the participant with the basic knowledge and skills to provide/apply health and safety standards to people with developmental disabilities and to be able to share this knowledge with the individuals they serve.
All providers and staff are required to take both parts.
 *Tallahassee Community College
Website: www.TCC.fl.edu
Select: “Search TCC”
Type in: “APD training”
Cost: $15.00